Roll Top Backpack ================= .. only:: html .. contents:: .. figure:: roll_top_backpack_front.jpg :align: center Materials --------- Fabric ^^^^^^ * 1 m outer fabric (e.g. waxed canvas); * 1 m lining fabric (e.g. lighter canvas); * 30 cm leather-like material. Notions ^^^^^^^ * ? 25 mm webbing; * ? 50 mm webbing; * 4 50 mm D-rings; * 2 25 mm D-rings. Pattern ------- The pattern is available in the following formats: :download:`roll_top_backpack.val` valentina file where the measurements can be customized; the latter two formats are based on a finished measurement of 30 cm × 42 cm × 15 cm (width × height × depth) with 1.2 cm left for the zipper. Instructions ------------ Back preparation ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Cut 6 pieces of 25 mm webbing as wide as the back (including allowances); starting 11.5 cm from the base put them at one webbing width of distance from each other over the bottom back piece. Mark a line in the center, and lines at every 4 cm on each distance, and sew, backstitching over each piece. [cut 50 mm webbing for the shoulder straps, baste to the same piece] [cut 25 mm webbing for the closure, baste to the same piece] [cut 25 mm webbing for the lower part of the shoulder straps, TBD] Right sides together, put the top back piece over the bottom back and sew. Press the allowances up. Front preparation ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [attach bit of webbing and D-rings to the front] Structure ^^^^^^^^^ [sew all sides, flatlining, fell the seam] [sew the base, also flatlining, fell the seam]