20+ Backpacks & Knapsacks: Sewing Patterns & Tutorials

Bustle: Made with 2 yards of fabric, interfacing and ribbon or fabric for sash. Tutorial available as a free download.

Mini Rucksack: Features two back straps and top handle for easy toting, foldover top flap with drawstring closure.

One Backpack–Two Ways: One simple and pretty, the other boyishly fun with robot features. Free pdf download for applique.

Petite Pack: Lovely bag in a simple design, features an interior pocket and adjustable shoulder straps.

Ruffled: A sweet drawstring knapsack with layers of ruffles at the bottom (toddler size but not difficult to make larger).

With Bias Tape Straps: Canvas lined bag with two pockets and fabric bias tape straps.

For Toddlers: Envelope style mini-backpack with elasticized straps, nice & roomy front pocket.

String Backpack How-To: Whip up this easy bag with fabric, cord, fusible interfacing and grommet hardware.

Happy Face Bag: Nice and sturdy toddler-size bag made with corduroy, has adjustable shoulder straps and cartoon facial features appliqued on front.

Penguin: Zippered bag with padded straps, free pattern piece download provided.

Boy’s Drawstring Backpack From Khaki Pants: Lined bag made with a pair of men’s khaki pants, features a front zippered pocket and cotton cording for straps.

Drawstring Napsack Tutorial: Easy bag with fabric straps for carrying and bag closure, features an outer pocket.

City: Finished bag measures 11 3/4″ x 10″ x 5″ and has adjustable straps, inner and outer pockets.

With Front Ties: Finished size measures 16″ x 14″ x 5″, bag is lined and features two front straps that tie the bag closed.

Spring Petals: (crochet) Made with cotton worsted weight in six colors, free pattern available via pdf download.

Bitty Boy: Features padded shoulder straps and fol dover top flap (button closure), inner bag has drawstring closure.

Oilcloth: Finished size measures Cm x Cm x Cm and features a magnetic snap flap and drawstring closure.

Cross-Body: Waterproof bag with a single cross-body strap, free pattern pieces available to download.

Toddler: Made with woven fabric and medium weight fusible interfacing. Pattern pieces available via free pdf download.

Toddler: Made with upholstery fabrics or samples, bag is roomy with button on shoulder straps. Finished size measures 12″ x 8.5″ x 3.5″.

Handmade Kids Backpack: Features outer pockets, a drawstring closure at top and straps for carrying.

Retro-Style: Ideal for preschoolers and toddlers, features an elastic and button closure that’s easy for small fingers to manage.

Quilted With Front Flap: Finished size measures 15″ x 12″ x 6″, tutorial via 5-page pdf download (includes a template).

Dora’s: Made with fleece, lining fabric and interfacing, has outer pockets to stash little treasures.

Crocheted: Made with worsted weight cotton in a main color and a contrasting color for edging and cords. Has a plastic side release buckle.

Circle Bags: Includes directions for making a smaller version for lunches.

Back To School: Nice features, has both front and inner pockets, polyester straps that can be adjusted with metal D-rings.