The Luxe Sac – Unisex tote backpack. PDF sewing pattern & video tutorial A moderately easy sewing pattern which comes with a full YouTube video tutorial ►NOT A FINISHED BAG – This is a PDF sewing pattern ◄ See the Luxe Sac introduction on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/H-pinM8LzhA And watch the full sewalong here: https://youtu.be/Hj7xW3sxnRo The Luxe Sac converts from a tote to a backpack in just one tug, it’s stylish and strong The drawstring backpack is a real fashion item at the moment – I’ve turned it into a real quality item that can be used every day, it’s substantial, fully lined and has tote handles so it can be used in two different ways. Carry as a tote for a great look for the office or mall or pull on the ropes to close up and use as a really handy backpack for the gym or your commute home The outside has a roomy zipped compartment large enough for all your essentials Inside is a large zipped pocket for your valuables Buy snazzy braided ropes or marine cord economically from Ebay or your local DIY stores. They really do set off the bag nicely and are available in a huge amount of colour mixes. Make in any Medium to heavy weight fabric of your choice – You can use canvas, furnishing fabrics, vinyl, tweed, cordura, cork, oilskin or denims too. Mix and match your fabrics or just make in a solid colour for a sophisticated look. It’s a great bag for men too – make in oilskin for a beautiful rugged look The pattern has pages full of colour photos and hints and tips for every step of make-up along with a full length sewalong video to explain everything in great detail so you can produce a really professional looking bag Approx finished measurements: 41 x 36 cm (16 x 14”) 20 pages of full colour tutorial style instructions with detailed photos PLUS full video sewalong will walk you through making a professional looking Bag in no time ❤ Instant Download ❤ Computer drafted full size pattern pieces included ❤ Full length YouTube video tutorial included ❤ All measurements given in inches and cm ❤ Complete, easy to follow instructions Full colour photos for every step ❤ Relevant sewing tips ❤ A list of material requirements and suggestions ❤ Printer friendly. Prints on US letter size or A4 paper ❤ Size check feature to verify your printer settings ❤ I have a bag making Facebook board for help and support with my patterns and just general bag making chat. You are welcome to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170115107145604/ Requirements: Outer fabric 0.75m (¾ yd) – Most medium to heavyweight fabrics Lining 1m (1 yd) – Any light weight fabric of your choice Medium fusible interfacing – I use Vilene F220 or Pellon SF101. Fusible fleece 0.5m (1/2 yd) One 10” #5 zip or continuous zip One 7” nylon zip #3 Two ¾ inch (20mm) D rings 5m (5 yd) Marine cord or braided rope 7 or 8mm –
