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Foldover Backpack Torben (English Pattern)
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.
Material Needed
- 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.
Sewing Level
Beginners with bag sewing experience
Language of the pattern
English
What is included?
- Illustrated step-by-step instructions
- Tested by test sewers of all skill levels
- Patterns in A4 and A0 for printing at home
- Suitable for household sewing machines
Important information about purchasing and copyrig
The pattern does not include a finished bag, but a digital file. The pattern must be printed out. Due to the nature of the product, no refunds can be offered for products with digital files—please read this listing carefully before purchasing. No liability is accepted for errors. Copyright by Cutting Corners Design.
Contents may not be passed on, exchanged, copied, or published (even in part). The design may not be used as the basis for other designs (even in part). The design may not be used as a template for acrylic or other stencil templates.
