Sonja Backpack-to-Bag Pattern *

The Sonja Backpack-to-Bag Pattern by Hemma Design is a lined backpack that converts to a cross-body bag easily by re-tying the shoulder straps!  Us your imagination and choose from a foundation pieced or color-blocked option to make your own unique bag. Finished size about 10 1/4 x 11 x 4 1/2 without gussets. Includes instructions, diagrams, and tissue paper patterns.

Materials Needed: Fabric - 44" wide

• Main fabric A - 1 and 1/8 yards
• Lining and contrast fabric B - 5/8 yard
• Bias binding and gusset fabric C - 7/8 yard
• Interfacing 44" wide - fusible fleece 7/8 yard OR thick bag interfacing such as Annie's Soft & Stable (18" x 58")
• 20" wide fusible lightweight or midweight interfacing - 7/8 yard
• Hardware & Trims:
• (1) 24" separating or non-separating zipper
• (1) 9" polyester zipper for lining
• (2) 3/4" magnetic snaps
• (2) 1" D-rings
• (1) 1" to 1 and 1/4" button
• 3/8" grosgrain ribbon - 1/4 yard
• Pieced Backpack:
• 44" wide fabric
• Muslin or white fabric for foundation - 1/3 yard
• Additional 1 to 3 fabrics for piecing - 1/4 yard each
• Rotary cutter & cutting mat
• clear gridded ruler
• removable fabric pen or pencil
• Color-Blocked Backpack
• Trim - 3/4" to 1" wide ribbon - 1/2 yard
• Tape
• Clear gridded ruler
• SUGGESTED FABRICS:
• Cotton sheeting, gingham