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How to sew a quilted fabric backpack - tutorial and PDF pattern

Updated: Apr 14

In this tutorial, I show you how to make a pretty quilted fabric backpack. The bag has inside and outside pockets and its lining is simple to make, as it doesn't have a bias.


Before starting


Download the backpack PDF sewing pattern


To follow this tutorial, you can download the quilted fabric backpack pattern in PDF from our store. All the instructions for printing, cutting and assembling the parts of the pattern are included in the PDF.





Supplies to make the backpack


To make this project, you'll need:


  • a 95cm x 80cm (37 1/2 in x 31 1/2 in) quilted cotton or nylon fabric for the outside of the bag;

  • a 95cm x 110cm (37 1/2 in x 43 1/2 in) lightweight cotton or nylon fabric for the lining;

  • a 57cm (22 1/2 in) long zipper;

  • a 29cm (11 3/8 in) long zipper;

  • two 3cm (1 3/16 in) wide sliding buckles;

  • a 3cm (1 3/16 in) wide, 2.75m (2.2yards) long strap;

  • two pieces of elastic 8mm (3/8 in) wide and 14 cm (5 1/2 in) long.


Making the backpack


All the steps to make the backpack are explained in this tutorial, and are also available in the following video:


How to sew an easy quilted fabric backpack

Step 1: preparing the pieces

  • Fold the outer fabric and cut the pattern pieces as shown on the cutting layout.



  • Before removing the patterns, transfer the important markings to the fabrics. 

  • Cut the lining pieces in the same way as for the outer fabric.



Step 2: making the lining

Step 3: making the side pockets

Step 4: making the perimeter

Step 5: making the bag faces

Step 6: bag assembly (outer fabric)

Step 7: attach the lining to the outside



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