The Noodlehead Range backpack pattern is for a useful and fun backpack. It has a fold-over top and closure, keeping things secure, while the front zippered pocket keeps essentials within easy reach. Additionally, it has adjustable straps making it wearable in any season. RANGE BACKPACK FEATURES: fold-over top with closure front exterior zippered pocket adjustable straps interior slip pocket hang loop Approx. Finished Dimensions: 15” tall (closed), 10 ½” wide x 4” deep (at base) PATTERN DETAILS: All seam allowances are included in the pattern. FABRIC SUGGESTIONS Waxed canvas (10-12 oz. weight), cork fabric, cotton canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim for exterior and contrast bottom fabrics (quilting cotton may be substituted for exterior fabric requirement, add ½ yard of 6-9 oz. weight 44”-wide cotton canvas/duckcloth for stabilizer and an 18” square of low-loft cotton batting). Quilting cotton for lining fabric. ^=omit if using waxed canvas/cork FABRIC & MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS: Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric. ¾ yard (½ yard if 54”-wide fabric) Exterior Fabric ½ yard Contrast Bottom Fabric 1 ½ yards Lining Fabric (includes exterior closure, straps, and interior pocket) 3 ½ yards Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20″-wide) 1 yard Medium-Weight Fusible Interfacing (Pellon 809 – 44” wide) ^ (2) 1 ½”-wide rectangle rings & (2) 1 ½”-wide strap sliders (1) 8” zipper* for front zippered pocket (2) 1″-wide d-rings *PLEASE NOTE: this pattern is written for fixed-length zippers (not zipper by the yard, if using zipper by the yard please add 1.5″ to the length of each designated zipper) OTHER SUPPLIES/NOTIONS: Polyester thread water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk cutting mat ruler rotary cutter glue pen size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle turning tool (optional) 9” length of 1”-wide cotton webbing/leather (replaces Hang Loop cut from Lining fabric) if using quilting cotton for exterior fabric requirement- quilter’s spray baste hera marker walking foot
