Sew your own convertible backpack with this digital download, a PDF sewing pattern that you can download and print from your home computer.

The Odyssey Convertible Bag, an original Toriska pattern, is a trendy fashion backpack. It holds all your essentials and transitions easily from a backpack to a shoulder bag. Switch the straps around to create a crossbody bag or a sling. There are plenty of pockets so you don’t lose anything in your purse. The Odyssey works well in thin vinyl as well as fabric. The convertible option is written for the small size; the large size is written as a backpack only. The small size can also be made as a backpack only and works well as a toddler backpack. This pattern is suitable for intermediate to experienced bag-makers. It has two finishing options: a binding method or turning through a pocket.

Dimensions:

Small: 11” wide, 12.5” tall, 4” deep (28 x 31.8 x 10.2 cm)

Large: 13” wide, 16” tall, 5” deep (33 x 40.6 x 12.7 cm)

Fabric and interfacing requirements:

(See last picture for exact amounts)

- Exterior fabric, lining fabric, accent fabric

- Woven fusible interfacing

- Foam interfacing

- (1) 18mm magnetic snap

- (1) 24" or 30" #5 zipper, preferably a double pull zipper

- (1) 6" or 7" zip

- (1) 7" or 8" zip

Check out my blog post for more tester pictures.

You will receive a zipped file with three files:

1. The first is the A4/letter file with pattern instructions. This pattern includes 39 pages of instructions, with detailed diagrams, photos, and links to a video tutorial. There are 34 pages of the printable pattern, but not all of the pages need to be printed. Pattern instructions are given in both inches and centimeters. This can be printed on Letter or A4 paper.

2. The second file is an A0/copyshop file meant to be printed at a copy shop or on a large format printer. This is two pages. There is a print release on that file in the bottom left corner.

3. The third file is a Projector file. An increasing number of people are utilizing projectors for sewing. This file includes several layers with a 1” and 4 cm grid each on their own layer and each size on a layer. There are also inverted layers, which have a black background and white lines and work better on certain fabrics. The exterior, lining and interfacing pieces are each on their own page.

The A0 and Projector files were included April 2023. If you purchased the pattern before this, contact me through the Contact link to receive the new files.

YES! You may sell items made from this pattern. No, you may not distribute the actual pattern, I own it, copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved.

Note about Digital products:

Upon purchase, your download link will be available for 24 hours from when you first click on the download link. If you miss your chance to download or lose your pattern (your computer crashes, etc), contact me through the Contact link at the bottom of the page for a replacement link.

Discounts

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Errata/Updates

-4/18/23- Projector and A0 files added