Sew Your Style with the Wayfarer Sling Backpack
Designed for modern trendsetters, the Wayfarer Sling Backpack is more than just a bag—it’s an essential companion for those who need convenience without sacrificing style. This pattern is perfect for makers looking to create a high-quality, functional accessory for travel, hiking, or daily commutes.
Choose Your Difficulty: Two Styles Included
We provide separate instruction files for the two distinct versions to ensure a smooth sewing experience:
Style 1 (Intermediate): A streamlined backpack featuring a single zippered compartment. (33 pages of instructions).
Style 2 (Advanced): A robust, double-zippered compartment version for those who need extra organization. (36 pages of instructions).
Style 1 pattern includes 33 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help you through each step. Style 2 includes 36 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs. The pattern pieces are provided in a separate document comprising printable full pattern pieces including rectangular pattern pieces. All pattern pieces include seam allowance.
PDF only and PDF+SVG options are available during purchase. Cut files for use with popular cutting machines, for example, Brother Scan n Cut, are provided in DXF and SVG formats. Note: A 12″ x 24″ mat is required to cut the pattern pieces. Cut files have been thoroughly tested on multiple cutting machines.
Disclaimer: No technical support or assistance in any form will be provided for said cut files. Please purchase the cut files only if you are proficient in using your cutting machine.
Finished Size:
Style 1: 8” W x 14.5″ H x 3.5” D
Style 2: 8” W x 14.5” H x 4.5” D
Key Features & Functionality
Convertible Design: Seamlessly switch between an adjustable sling strap or traditional backpack straps.
Superior Organization: Includes a zippered front flap pocket, interior storage slots, and a secure zippered back pocket (perfect as a concealed carry or passport pocket).
Multiple Assembly Methods: Choose between Binding or Birthing (turning) methods based on your preference.
Digital Ready: Includes A0 and Projector files for paperless sewing, plus optional SVG/DXF cut files for Cricut and Silhouette users.
- Extras: Old version with slanted zipper included
The main zipper compartments contain interior zippers and storage slots to organize basic everyday essentials and the front flap pocket is perfect for storing quick-access items. The back pocket can function as a concealed carry pocket to keep your wallet safe and reachable while traveling.
Basic Skills Needed:
– Basic sewing skills
– Familiarity with sewing patterns.
– Sewing curved seams
– Installing a zipper
– Determine Interfacing requirements
Materials Required:
1 yard (1 meter) of exterior fabric
2 yards (1.8 meters) of lining fabric
7” x 10” (18 x 25.4 cm) piece of leather/vinyl/cork for accent piece
3 yards (2.7 meters) of fusible medium weight woven interfacing
¾ yard (0.7 meters) of foam/fusible fleece interfacing
3” x 5” (7.6 x 12.7 cm) piece of stabilizer
Three 1” D-rings
One 1” wide side release buckle
One 6.5” (16.5 cm) long #5 zipper for exterior front pocket
One 9” (23 cm) long #5 zipper for exterior back pocket
Two or Four 12” (30.5 cm) long pieces of 3 mm cording for the bottle holders
One or two cord stops
¼ yard (0.25 meters) of mesh fabric for bottle holders
Style 1:
One 7.5” long (19 cm) zipper for bag interior
One 16.25” long (41.27 cm) #5 for bag compartment
Style 2:
Two 7.5” long (19 cm) zippers for bag interior
Two 16.25” long (41.27 cm) #5 for bag compartments
Sling Strap:
One 1″ swivel clasp
One 1″ tri-glide slider
1.5 yards (1.4 meters) of 1” wide webbing/strapping
Convertible Strap:
Two 1″ swivel clasps
Two 1″ tri-glide sliders
2 yards (1.8 meters) of 1” wide webbing/strapping
One 16” long (41 cm) #5 zipper
Other Notions:
– 3/16” or 9 mm Grommets/eyelets for bottle holder and grommet setting tools
– Wonder clips/Pins
– Double sided tape or glue
– Erasable fabric marker
– Co-ordinating thread
– Edge Paint (Optional)
– Teflon foot or walking foot if using vinyl or leather
– 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of ⅜” to ½” wide pre made Bias tape or 1” wide Fold Over Elastic (or)
– Two 45” (115 cm) long (or cut width of fabric) strips of waterproof canvas for the binding method
Please note that all measurements provided are approximate and do not account for directional or fussy cutting. We invite you to handcraft and sell your own versions of the Small Wayfarer Sling Backpack; while not required, credit to A Quaint Stitch for the design is always greatly appreciated!
The Large Wayfarer Series:
Need more space? Check out the Large Wayfarer 2.0 (Style 1) or the Large Wayfarer 2.0 (Style 2).
Get the Wayfarer 2.0 collection with the Wayfarer Bundle.
Detailed Overview of the Small Wayfarer Sling Backpack:
By purchasing this pattern, A Quaint Stitch grants the purchaser a non-exclusive, non-transferable, simple right of use license to use the sewing pattern for personal or limited commercial use. The rights to reproduce, publish or distribute the sewing pattern in whole or in part, to allow third parties to use it, to edit it or to change it in any form is strictly prohibited. Commercial use is limited to individual brand sales and is prohibited for mass production or manufacturers. No refunds will be entertained because of the nature of this product!
