Convertible Bag SEWING PATTERN, Annika Shoulder Bag Backpack Tutorial with Video, PDF Instant Download, Unisex Pattern, Full Pattern Pieces

This is a downloadable PDF PATTERN ONLY, not a finished bag. The PDF file in English will be available for download after checkout. The file features many color photos and step by step instructions. Pattern pieces are provided for ALL pattern pieces, including rectangles. For rectangle pieces measurements are also given. Pattern pieces are for full pieces, no need to cut anything on the fold.

Finished size approx:

10.5" tall
10" wide
4.5" deep

Skill level: Intermediate (there are some tight curves)

Binding: Yes
Video: Yes
Full written instructions: Yes
Full Pattern Pieces: Yes
Measure & Cut: No (but measurements given for rectangle pieces)
Standard seam allowance: 3/8" (1/4" at the zippers)

The Convertible Annika bag is the perfect size for carrying everyday items - as a shoulder or a crossbody bag or as a backpack. Convert this bag from a shoulder bag to a backpack by unclipping the strap from side connectors to back connectors. It features 2 front zipper pockets (the smaller one is optional), 1 back zipper pocket (optional), 1 interior zipper pocket (optional) and 1 interior slip pocket (optional). This bag is finished with binding.

VIDEO TUTORIAL by Bean's Bags and Handicrafts Co: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYyrFQ1tpak

Big THANK YOU to Brandy for taking the time to make the video for this pattern!!

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Fabrics needed:

- Exterior (vinyl, cork, canvas or quilt weight cotton) – ½ yard, width 44” (For best results I recommend mid weight vinyl or thicker canvas fabric)
- Lining – ¾ yard, width 44” or WPC ½ yard, width 60”
- 1 yard woven fusible interfacing (if using canvas and/or quilt weight cotton)
- 5” Decovil Heavy, Peltex or other similar stabilizer
- 1 yard Decovil Light if using quilt weight cotton for the exterior
- 3 yards 1.5” webbing
- 2½ yards of ½” double fold bias tape or 1” wide WPC strips
- Double sided tape
- A stiletto to help sewing the corners

Hardware needed:

- 30”-56” #5 zipper tape (depending on if and how many optional zipper pockets you choose to add)
- 2-6 #5 zipper pulls (depending on if making all optional zipper pockets and optional double pull on main zipper closure)
- 4 x1” D-rings
- 1 x 1.5” D-ring
- 8 rivets
- 2 x 1.5” swivel hooks
- 1 x 1.5” slide adjuster