A shoulder bag looks great for a stroll through town, but a backpack is simply more comfortable on the way home with groceries or while riding a bike. The Vayana Backpack Sewing Pattern combines both in one pattern: You\u2019ll sew a bag with plenty of storage space, a clear interior layout, and a carrying style that adapts to your day. <\/p>\n
The Vayana Backpack is a digital pattern with detailed PDF sewing instructions. You\u2019ll receive a pattern with instructions\u2014not a ready-made bag. Included are the PDF pattern in A4 and A0 sizes, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and 6 supplementary tutorials on important bag details. <\/p>\n
The finished bag measures approximately (H\/W\/D) 37 \u00d7 34 \u00d7 12 cm and has room for everything you like to carry with you in your daily life: wallet, water bottle, tablet, calendar, notebook, small purchases, makeup bag, or school and work materials.<\/p>\n
With a difficulty level of 2 out of 5, Vayana is well-suited for beginners with some experience sewing bags and for hobby sewers who want to make their first larger bag.<\/p>\n
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The Backpack Bag is a pattern for a bag that you can carry as a shoulder bag or a backpack. This gives you two carrying options in one project: a bag for the city, the office, or college, and a backpack for situations where you need both hands free. <\/p>\n
This is especially helpful when you have more than one appointment in a day. In the morning, you can carry Vayana as a bag to work; in the afternoon, you can pack in a few small purchases; and on your way home, you can use it as a backpack while riding your bike. <\/p>\n
Measuring approximately (H\/W\/D) 37 \u00d7 34 \u00d7 12 cm, the Vayana is large enough to hold essential everyday items, yet it doesn’t feel like a heavy travel backpack.<\/p>\n
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This combination is practical because you can carry the bag differently depending on the situation. Whether you’re strolling through town or at the office, the shoulder bag looks appropriate and low-key. When biking, traveling, or shopping, the backpack feature is more comfortable because the weight is distributed more evenly and you have both hands free. <\/p>\n
So you don’t have to choose between a bag and a backpack. The Vayana backpack bag is a versatile everyday bag for when you need more than a small handbag while you’re out and about, but don’t want to carry a sporty backpack. <\/p>\n
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The finished Vayana backpack measures approximately (H\/W\/D) 37 \u00d7 34 \u00d7 12 cm. This gives you plenty of space for the items you carry regularly without making the bag seem too big or bulky. For example, the bag can hold a wallet, cell phone, keys, water bottle, tablet, calendar, notebook, makeup bag, small purchases, or documents for school and work. Its size makes the Vayana perfect for everyday use: large enough for longer days on the go, yet still compact enough for the city, the office, leisure, or travel. <\/p>\n
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The Vayana backpack has a well-organized interior so that important items don’t get lost in the main compartment.<\/p>\n
Inside, there’s a slip pocket for items you want to keep within easy reach. A zippered pocket is ideal for valuables or small items that need to be stored safely. You can also choose to sew on an optional zippered exterior pocket. <\/p>\n
This is useful for your cell phone, keys, ticket, headphones, or wallet. It helps you find what you need faster when you’re on the go, instead of spending a long time searching through your bag. <\/p>\n
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This pattern is suitable for beginners with some experience sewing bags and for hobby sewers who want to sew a larger bag. With a difficulty level of 2 out of 5, Vayana is a manageable project if you\u2019ve already sewn simple bags, pouches, or smaller projects. <\/p>\n
Vayana isn’t really meant for your very first sewing project. But if you’re looking for a bag with compartments, a zipper, and multiple carrying options, it’s a great next step. <\/p>\n
The instructions are organized step by step and clearly explain the sewing process. In addition, 6 tutorials will help you with details such as rivets, book screws, and carrying straps. This way, you’ll sew a bag that not only looks like a beautiful project but will also actually be used later on. <\/p>\n
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Fabrics that offer the right level of body, texture, or durability\u2014depending on the desired look\u2014are ideal for Vayana. Cotton fabrics have a lighter feel and are well-suited for everyday use. Canvas gives the bag more stability and works well for school, work, or leisure. Corduroy adds texture and a softer look. Faux leather gives Vayana a more modern and slightly more elegant look. Oilskin or coated fabrics are a good choice if you want the bag to be more durable or water-resistant\u2014for example, for biking, traveling, or changeable weather. <\/p>\n
You decide for yourself whether your Vayana will be made of sturdy canvas, soft corduroy, or modern faux leather. That way, the bag will match your style and fit into your everyday life. <\/p>\n
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You can use Vayana as an everyday bag, a college bag, a work bag, a travel bag, or a city backpack. Thanks to its 2-in-1 design, it works for a variety of situations without requiring you to carry multiple bags. <\/p>\n
As a shoulder bag, it’s perfect for the office, a stroll through town, leisure activities, or getting together with friends. As a backpack, it’s practical for biking, traveling, shopping, or whenever you want to have both hands free while you’re out and about. <\/p>\n
If you’re looking for a bag that doesn’t look too sporty but is still comfortable to carry, Vayana is a great choice.<\/p>\n
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The eBook includes PDF sewing patterns in A4 and A0 sizes, as well as detailed step-by-step sewing instructions. The instructions guide you clearly through the project and explain each step without using unnecessarily complicated technical jargon. <\/p>\n
You’ll receive all the pattern pieces and instructions you need to sew Vayana as a bag with a backpack function. This includes the bag itself, the interior compartment with a slip pocket and a zippered pocket, as well as the optional exterior zippered pocket. <\/p>\n
In addition, the guide includes 6 supplementary tutorials: A Brief Sewing Glossary, Rivets and Book Screws, Sewing Your Own Carrying Strap from Canvas or Faux Leather, Sewing Your Own Basic Carrying Strap from Faux Leather, Lengthening a Carrying Strap, and Carrying Strap Variations.<\/p>\n
This product is a digital sewing pattern with instructions. No finished bag will be shipped. <\/p>\n
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What’s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Vayana Backpack Pattern as a digital eBook Product Details<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Pattern for a 2-in-1 backpack bag Sewing Level & Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Difficulty level 2 out of 5 Material & Application<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Suitable materials: cotton fabrics, canvas, corduroy, faux leather, oilskin, or coated fabrics <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Wow, did you sew that yourself?” You’ll hear that question a lot with the Vayana backpack. That’s because you’ll be sewing a practical 2-in-1 bag that you can carry as a shoulder bag or a backpack\u2014and it looks really great, too! The finished bag measures approx. (H\/W\/D) 37 \u00d7 34 \u00d7 12 cm and has plenty of room for everyday use, college, work, leisure, or travel. <\/p>\n A slip pocket, a zippered pocket, and an optional exterior pocket help you better organize your cell phone, keys, wallet, and small items. Vayana is the perfect choice if you want to sew a larger bag that you can customize with your choice of fabric, color, and details. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key features of the Vayana backpack:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Pattern for a 2-in-1 bag with backpack function Important: Some sewing patterns are still available under my old label, Cutting Corners Design. They will be gradually transitioned over. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[476,363,299,475,292,291,388,477,474,359,384,301,374,691,305,304,306,303,307,371,482,298,369,698,392,300,297,295,293,361,309,376,317,356,310,312,367,365,315,316],"product_tag":[1079,442,428,939,399,396,1080],"class_list":["post-12041","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-3-in-1-backpack","product_cat-a0-pdf","product_cat-a4-file","product_cat-all-backpacks","product_cat-all-bag-patterns","product_cat-all-sewing-patterns","product_cat-baby-mom","product_cat-backpack-bag","product_cat-cool","product_cat-diaper-bag","product_cat-everyday-life","product_cat-festival","product_cat-for-sale-at-markets","product_cat-german-sewing-patterns","product_cat-made-of-canvas","product_cat-made-of-coated-fabrics","product_cat-made-of-corduroy","product_cat-made-of-cotton","product_cat-made-of-faux-leather","product_cat-made-of-jeans","product_cat-medium-sized-backpacks","product_cat-medium-sized-bags","product_cat-modern","product_cat-pattern-measurements-in-cm","product_cat-popular-sewing-patterns","product_cat-projector-compatible","product_cat-seamstresses-with-experience-sewing-bags","product_cat-shopping-bags-tote-bags","product_cat-shoulder-bag","product_cat-shoulder-bags","product_cat-simple","product_cat-simple-bags","product_cat-teenager","product_cat-weekender-bags-travel-bags","product_cat-with-a-bottom","product_cat-with-a-lining","product_cat-with-a-pocket","product_cat-with-a-zipper-opening","product_cat-with-zippered-compartments","product_cat-womens","product_tag-backpack-2","product_tag-backpack","product_tag-beginners","product_tag-paddle_sync","product_tag-practical","product_tag-shoulder-bag","product_tag-vayana","wcmi-has-gallery","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable","has-default-attributes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12041"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12041"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2714 Includes A4 PDF pattern
\n\u2714 Includes A0 PDF pattern
\n\u2714 Detailed step-by-step sewing instructions
\n\u2714 Easy-to-understand explanations for every step
\n\u2714 Instructions for a bag with a backpack function
\n\u2714 Instructions for the inner pocket and zippered pocket
\n\u2714 Optional outer pocket with zipper
\n\u2714 6 supplementary tutorials: A short sewing glossary, rivets and book screws, making your own carrying strap from canvas or faux leather, making your own basic carrying strap from faux leather, extending a carrying strap, and carrying strap variations
\n\u2714 Tips for customizing with fabrics and materials<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Finished size: approx. (H\/W\/D) 37 \u00d7 34 \u00d7 12 cm
\n\u2714 Can be carried as a shoulder bag or backpack
\n\u2714 Suitable for everyday use, biking, city life, or travel
\n\u2714 Interior pocket
\n\u2714 Zippered compartment for important items
\n\u2714 Optional exterior zippered pocket
\n\u2714 Storage space for college, work, leisure, or travel
\n\u2714 Digital PDF pattern with sewing instructions
\n\u2714 Not a finished product, but a pattern and instructions<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Suitable for beginners with some experience sewing bags
\n\u2714 Also suitable for hobby sewers who want to sew their first larger bag
\n\u2714 A good next step after simple bag, pouch, or backpack projects
\n\u2714 Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions
\n\u2714 Includes 6 supplementary tutorials for important bag details
\n\u2714 Explained without unnecessarily complicated technical jargon
\n\u2714 Compatible with home sewing machines<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Cotton and canvas for everyday styles
\n\u2714 Corduroy for a softer, textured look
\n\u2714 Faux leather for a more modern look
\n\u2714 Oilskin or coated fabrics for more durable versions
\n\u2714 Ideal as an everyday bag, college bag, work bag, travel bag, or city backpack
\n\u2714 Customizable with your favorite fabrics, fabric combinations, colors, and details<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Can be carried as a shoulder bag or backpack
\n\u2714 Finished dimensions: approx. (H\/W\/D) 37 \u00d7 34 \u00d7 12 cm
\n\u2714 Difficulty level 2 out of 5 \u2013 suitable for those with some prior sewing experience
\n\u2714 Includes PDF patterns in A4 and A0 formats
\n\u2714 With a slip pocket, zippered pocket, and optional outer pocket
\n\u2714 Includes 6 supplementary tutorials on sewing basics, rivets, book screws, and carrying straps
\n\u2714 Space for a wallet, tablet, water bottle, documents, and everyday items
\n\u2714 Suitable for everyday use, college, work, leisure, city strolls, and travel
\n\u2714 Digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions\u2014not a finished product<\/p>\n