Raspberry Rucksack Digital Pattern
Raspberry Rucksack Digital Pattern
The Raspberry Rucksack is fully lined in the main compartment and in the front popup pocket. The wide opening of the main compartment offers great functionality and easy packing and access to items in the bottom of the bag. It comes in two sizes, Little Raspberry and Big Raspberry. The Little Raspberry is a perfect mini size for day trips or for an everyday bag. The Big Raspberry is a great size for a school book bag, gym bag, or work bag.
There’s nothing like sporting a rucksack you made all by yourself! Each step of the process is broken down into bite sized actions. The pattern instructions include detailed illustrations to help you easily navigate through each step.
Finished dimensions: The finished dimensions of the Raspberry Rucksack are (height x width x depth):
Little Raspberry:
9 ¼” x 7 ¼” x 4 ¾”
23.5 x 18.4 x 12.1 cm
Big Raspberry:
13 ¼” x 10 ¼” x 5 ¼”
33.7 x 26 x 13.3 cm
Materials needed:
Little Raspberry:
½ yard (0.5 m) - outer layer
½ yard (0.5 m) - lining
1 yard (1 m) - interfacing
3 ½ yards (3.2 m) cotton webbing 1” (2.5 cm) wide
2 rectangle D rings for 1” (2.5 cm) webbing
2 slide adjusters (non-adjustable) for 1” (2.5 cm) webbing
7” (18 cm) single pull zipper
22” (56 cm) double pull bag zipper
40” (1 m) double fold bias tape 1/2” (12.7mm)
Big Raspberry:
¾ yard (0.75 m) - outer layer
¾ yard (0.75 m) - lining
1 ½ yard (1.5 m) -interfacing
3 ½ yards (3.2 m) cotton webbing 1” (2.5 cm) wide
2 rectangle D rings for 1” (2.5 cm) webbing
2 slide adjusters (non-adjustable) for 1” (2.5 cm) webbing
9” (23 cm) single pull zipper
32” (81 cm) double pull bag zipper
1 ½ yards (1.4 m) double fold bias tape 1/2” (12.7mm)
Supply notes: Fabric for the Big Raspberry must be at least 50” wide. If using a cut-to-length zipper, the actual length of the teeth should be 22” (Little) and 32” (Big) for the double pull bag zipper. Leave an additional 1/2” on each end for extra breathing room.
Fabric notes: Works well with heavyweight cotton canvas or waxed canvas for the outer layer and quilting cotton for the lining. Medium to thick interfacing — fusible or nonfusible.
Sewing level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Format: PDF - A download link to the PDF file is sent directly to your inbox for immediate access!
Check out the Raspberry Rucksack Sew Along for an inside look at this pattern with tons of photos and details.
Here’s a peak at what the illustrations look like in the Raspberry Rucksack.
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The crop version is fully French seamed and uses a wide, double rolled hem for a high quality tank top that feels beautiful next to your skin, thrives in normal wash machine cycles, and lasts for years.
The dress version has large, in seam pockets, flows in the wind, and has a beautiful 1” hem.
The crop pairs well with all your high waisted pants, skirts, and shorts and gives it a playful feel. The silhouette is thoughtfully designed to not flare at the waist but to hang straight down in a slim profile from your bust.
The Chamomile comes with two shoulder/neck views - Wide Shoulder and Narrow Shoulder. The Wide Shoulder has a higher front and back neckline, and lots of coverage on your shoulders. The Narrow Shoulder has a lower front and back neckline to let the sunshine hit you, and slim straps that favor the outer edge of your shoulders to perfectly hide your bra straps.
Simple, step-by-step illustrated instructions walk you through how to sew the French seams, the bias tape around the neckline and armholes, and the double rolled hem, and the pockets, and skirt gathering for the dress version.
This is a graded pattern that comes with a print at home, a US 36” copy shop version, and an A0 copy shop version.
Fabric notes: Works best with lightweight to midweight woven fabrics that have a good amount of drape such as sandwashed rayon or linen, linen and rayon blends, and homespun cotton.
Sewing level: Intermediate beginner
Format: PDF Copy Shop & Print at Home versions. A download link to the PDF files is sent directly to your inbox for immediate access!