Mercury Backpack - PDF Sewing Pattern

This is a PDF Pattern in English available for instant download, not a physical product.

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The Mercury Backpack is a zippered top backpack with multiple pockets to keep your belongings organized. The pattern comes in two sizes - Mini and Large. The Mini size is perfect for everyday use and can carry all your essentials, while the Large size will make a great work bag, diaper bag or travel bag. The Large size Mercury Backpack can hold up to a 15.6" laptop, A4 or Letter-sized files, books, and more.

Exterior features:

• A zipper pocket under the flap on the front top
• Hidden zipper pocket on the front bottom
• Two pockets on the sides
• A back zipper pocket.
• The Mini size has a small grab handle while the Large size has 2 grab handles
• Adjustable side straps that make the wings go inward for additional security.
• Optional trolley sleeve for the Large size.
• The Mini size has a 1" wide adjustable shoulder strap, and the Large size has adjustable padded shoulder straps for extra comfort.

Interior features:

• Slip pockets
• An interior bottle sleeve
• A zipper pocket
• Optional laptop sleeve for Large size

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Finished Size:
Mini - 9" W at the base x 13" W at the top x 12.25" H x 4.5" D
Large - 12" W at the base x 18" W at the top x 16.25" H x 6" D

The pattern includes 33 pages of step-by-step instructions with 330 colour photographs to help you through each step. Also included in the PDF pattern are printable pattern pieces for your home printer.

The following files will all be included with your PDF pattern purchase:

• SVG files (for Cricut Maker, Brother Scan N Cut & Silhouette)
• A0 size (for printing at your local copy shop - if you do not wish to tape together the pattern pages included in the PDF pattern or to use with a home projector to cut out fabric).

Video Tutorials:

1. Mini size Mercury Backpack tutorial by Monica Bernstine of Castine Handcrafted

2. Cutting the Large size Mercury Backpack video by Lauren Mormino


3. Large size Mercury Backpack tutorial by Lauren Mormino


4. Mini size Mercury Backpack tutorial by Lauren Mormino



Materials Required for Mini Size:

• Exterior fabric - 1 ¼ yards (44” wide)
• Lining fabric - 1 yard of woven fabric (44” wide) OR 1 yard of waterproof canvas (54” wide)
• Medium weight fusible woven interfacing - 2 yards (45” wide). If using waterproof canvas for the lining, then you only need 1 yard of woven interfacing for the Exterior pieces.
• Decovil Light - 3/4 yard (17” wide)
• Ultra Firm Stabilizer - 8 ¾” x 4 ¼” piece
• One 9” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 8” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 9” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 8” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 13” #5 zipper & one pull
• 3/4” wide nylon webbing - 3/8 yard
• Two 1” wide rectangle rings
• Four 3/4" wide d-rings
• Two 1” wide sliders
• Coordinating thread
• Erasable marking pen or chalk
• Double-sided tape (Recommended)
• Quick dry fabric glue or super glue (Optional)

Materials Required for Large Size:

• Exterior fabric - 1 ¾ yards (44” wide)
• Lining fabric - 2 yards of woven fabric (44” wide) OR 1 5/8 yards of waterproof canvas (54” wide)
• Medium weight fusible woven interfacing - 3 ½ yards (45” wide). If using waterproof canvas for the lining, then you only need 1 ½ yards of woven interfacing for the Exterior pieces.
• Decovil Light - 1 3/8 yards (17” wide)
• Ultra Firm Stabilizer - 11 ¾” x 5 ¾” piece 
• Fusible OR Sew-In Foam - 1 yard (20” wide) 
• Light weight fusible woven interfacing - 13” x 17” piece
• 1” wide nylon webbing - 2 yards
• One 11” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 11” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 11” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 9 ½” #5 zipper & one pull
• One 16” #5 zipper & one pull
• Four 1" wide d-rings
• Two 1” wide ladder lock buckles OR four 1” wide d-rings
• Coordinating thread
• Erasable marking pen or chalk
• Double-sided tape (Recommended)
• Quick dry fabric glue or super glue (Optional)

You can sell bags made from this pattern, provided it's home based production.
This pattern is suitable for most domestic sewing machines.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: kaurthreads@outlook.com

Due to the nature of the product, I cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once electronically delivered.This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in anyway.