Drawstring Backpack Pattern

The Drawstring Backpack pattern has strips of different color fabric and a secure drawstring top.  Finished size is 12" x 14" x 3".

 Materials Needed:

• Fabric scraps - total 1/2 yd
• Side and center strips - 1/8 yd
• Bottom - 4 1/2" x 13"
• Top cloth - 1/3 yd
• Binding (bias) - two, 2" x 27"
• Batting for the bag - 12 1/2" x 28"
• Batting for the bottom - 6 1/2" x 15"
• Backing for the bag - 14 1/2" x 30"
• Backing for the bottom - 8 1/2" x 17"
• Colored cord (3-5mm diameter) - 146" long
• Barrel shaped wooden button (optional)
• Quilter's plastic sheet