maritimemoose Report post Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I've been asked a few times recently to design a back pack, I've searched around quite a bit for a base pattern, I've seen Tandy's and it's quite small and really pricy. I've designed most of the items I make myself, even with practice, I am still not quite at the skill level to design larger patterns,figuring out how to set up complex parts, lining holes up, etc. is just not one of my strong points yet. It doesn't help that I do not have a sewing machine yet and still do all my stitching by hand, which I enjoy and will always do, but for larger projects, more precisely, mock ups for larger designs, would be much easier with one. Anyways, back to the question! That being said, at this point, I am looking for a decent base pattern for a back back and any leads would be much appreciated! -Cheers, -Cheyenne Also, sorry for the double topic post, I have tried, and have no idea how to delete it Edited March 13, 2015 by maritimemoose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DS STRAPS Report post Posted March 13, 2015 http://springfieldleather.com/38118/Pattern%2CVoyager-Backpack/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted March 13, 2015 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=49891&hl=backpack Here is a free back pack pattern by a member here, Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maritimemoose Report post Posted March 13, 2015 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=49891&hl=backpack Here is a free back pack pattern by a member here, Karina Thank you very much! I will take a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maritimemoose Report post Posted March 14, 2015 http://springfieldleather.com/38118/Pattern%2CVoyager-Backpack/ Thank you, beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted March 14, 2015 I have not made a backpack before but would like to try. What weight leather would you recommend an what type leather to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maritimemoose Report post Posted March 15, 2015 I have not made a backpack before but would like to try. What weight leather would you recommend an what type leather to use. I have yet to either, but I suppose it would depend on the style and what kind of use it will see. The type and weight of leather could really range on that part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted March 15, 2015 He said he used 5.5 oz oil tanned leather for his. Go back to the picture in the thread, . . . then read down several posts, . . . lot more info there. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites