I tested this Mini McFly backpack recently from All Sew Petite. For a limited time the pdf pattern for the McFly Backpack is on sale for £6.40 (or about $8.80 in USD).
The measurements of the Mini McFly backpack: 25 cm / 31 cm / 13 cm (10” / 12 1/4” / 5”)
(The regular McFly backpack measurements: 31 cm / 36 cm / 15 cm (12 1/4” / 14” / 6”)
The pdf come with a regular size backpack and the mini size that I made too. The mini is the perfect size to carry for running about town, or on short hikes where you only need to carry a few items with you. The mini is still quite roomy inside and sports 2 exterior side pockets, a front zipper pocket and an interior zipper pocket with a divided slip pocket, making 2 slip pockets inside too. (I also added an extra front slip pocket to my bag behind the zipper, but that is not in the instructions). There is a hanging loop and 2 adjustable straps, and of course a zipper closure to close the main compartment.
The bag is sewn in an ingenious way and there are no binding of any seams! I loved this so much, I am keeping this bag for myself!
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| I chose a large floral cotton canvas material for the main exterior fabric and a blue |
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| I made a zipper pull with beads and a charm in the shape of a hand that has handmade stamped onto it. |
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| Side view showing more of the side pocket and the main zipper, also with a beaded zipper pull. |
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| The main zipper is unzipped showing the inside of the bag here. I used a fuchsia color water proof canvas for the lining with the blue accent on the slip pocket and around the zipper. |
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| A closer look at the slip and zipper pocket inside. |
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| A label I added inside across from the pockets. |
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| The back side of the bacpack |
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| The backpack has an oval bottom, so it sits nicely. I didn't add purse feet to this bag, but you could. |
If you want to make your own McFly Backpack or Mini Backpack, then buy your pdf pattern now while it's on sale. No code is needed to get the sale price, but time is limited for the sale. Go here to purchase pdf. Oh and there is a video in several parts showing you how to make this for the visual learners. So join Monika's YouTube channel.
Testers McFly makes HERE
If you would like me to make you a backpack, contact me and we can discuss it.
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Good morning Daryl -- I am interested in a Mini McFly backpack. How much would you charge? Jackie
ReplyDeleteI can see why you want this one for yourself, so cute!!!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute mini, I love how that you chose a large print for a small bag. The flowers are so cheerful and well centered on the front pocket. for being a small bag there are seems to be lots of storage. great job as always. i love that the pattern has a video for people like me that are visual learners.
ReplyDeleteTara
What a cute mini back pack!! And I love that flower power fabric you used!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute backpack, Daryl! I love the blue with the flower canvas! Very eye-catching and practical too.
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