The drawstring backpack is a fun accessory and a quick sew! The look can be stylish, casual, or sporty depending on the fabric and trim you choose. It features a simple backpack that is cinched closed by pulling the ribbon straps. It is designed to work with woven or knit fabric for a variety of looks. Variation instructions are included to add a wide piece of trim to double as an outside pocket and thin trim to embellish the casing seam.
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT:
- Drawstring Backpack Pattern and Instructions- 11 pages
- Sewing Guide- 34 pages
*No print copies available
This doll clothes pattern is for 18 inch dolls. It is fitted to dolls with the waist measurements of 10 1/2″-11″.
Materials and Supplies:
- Main Fabric-Light to medium weight knit or woven fabric-1/8 to 1/3 yard (You can cut it out with the grain or against the grain.)
- 1/8″ or 1/4″ Ribbon- 22″ long for the straps
- 2 small safety pins
- Optional-1/4″ to 3/4″ trim- 4 1/2″ long (for the casing edge)
- Optional- 2 1/2″ or 3 1/2″ trim – 4 1/2″ long (for the outside pocket)
- Coordinating thread
- Basic sewing supplies (Pins, scissors, pinking shears, iron, seam ripper, ball point sewing machine needle and a sewing machine.)
- Pattern cutting supplies (28 mm and 18 mm rotary cutters, cutting mat, pattern weights)
It’s easy to get started! Download, print and sew. After you buy the pattern you will immediately be sent an email with a link to the Drawstring Backpack Pattern. All patterns are designed by Anna Allen. All rights reserved, copyright 2024. Sharing or distributing the pattern electronically or in hard copy is illegal without permission. Since this is a digital download, you will understand there are no refunds or returns.