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Are you looking for a new sewing project and want to sew your own backpack that is not only stylish but also practical? Then the pattern for the Torben roll-top backpack is just right for you!
With this versatile backpack, you'll be well equipped—whether for work, sports, or your favorite leisure activities.
🪡The Torben roll-top backpack is the third project idea from my book “The Ultimate Guide to Bag Sewing.”
The Torben roll-top backpack impresses with its generous size of 37 cm (55 cm with roll-top unfolded) x 30 cm x 15 cm. It offers enough space to carry a wide A4 folder and a laptop, while clever features such as the practical bottle holder, external carrying strap, and numerous zippers provide additional storage space and organization. An optional laptop compartment offers extra protection for your technology.
This pattern is perfect for beginners with experience in bag sewing who are looking for a new and exciting project. Try your hand at this creative sewing project and create a backpack that not only looks great, but also accompanies and supports you in your everyday life.
Get the pattern for the Torben roll-top backpack now and start your next DIY adventure! Ideal for anyone looking for unique and functional sewing projects.
Foldover Backpack Torben (English Pattern)
- 1 m outer fabric
- 1.5 m lining fabric
- 0.4 m mesh fabric
- 1 m foam (e.g. Style-Vil) or strong fleece
- 0.5 m medium-weight fleece
- 0.5 m light fleece
- 1 clip buckle (4 cm)
- 1 bar buckle (4 cm)
- 2 clip buckles (4 cm)
- 27 cm continuous zipper (wide) and 1 zipper (wide) for each zipper compartment you want to attach.
- 3.5 m webbing (4 cm)
- Of this, 45 cm of webbing for the handle, 37 cm of webbing for the lower part of the buckle, 45 cm of webbing for the upper buckle, 2x 50 cm of webbing for the upper strap, and 2 x 50 cm - 55 cm (depending on the desired length) of webbing for the lower strap holder of the backpack.
- 17 cm elastic band (2.5 cm or smaller)
- 1 label or rivet to divide the outer compartment.
- If necessary, 5 cm Velcro fastener for closing the laptop compartment or a magnetic button.
- Optional for the roll-top opening: 35 cm Velcro tape, a LOXX button or 3 snap fastener sets.
