My newest pattern is the The Ita Backpack! Make your own adorable backpack-style ita bag. Includes pattern pieces and full photo-illustrated tutorial.
(UPDATE: This pattern is now available in a bundle with two of my other ita bag patterns! Find it here!)
The backpack in the photos is made from black marine vinyl, with 1.5″ wide straps, and galaxy quilting cotton lining. Vinyl is wonderful to work with, but it can be difficult to sew through all the layers and sew around the curve of the gusset. If you’re new to sewing, I recommend starting with using quilting cotton for both the interior and exterior. Your bag won’t be as sturdy, but it will be easier to sew. Once you understand all the steps, make another out of your favorite canvas, home decor fabric, or vinyl!
You can also use any simple shape for the window, if you don’t want to use the provided heart. A circle, star, square, or triangle will all work perfectly with the exact same instructions. All you need to do is find a template online and print it out at the right size — about 7″ across. Or draw it yourself!
I worked very hard for a long time on this pattern, and I’m really proud of it. I hope you find it useful! As always, feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
Hi, I am currently in progress of the ITA backpack and I am really stuck on the ITA pocket on page 4. I have the two zipper panels attached to the zipper, RST. I’m not visualizing how to add the interior zipper panel top and still be able to open the zipper when I’m done. I can’t really tell in the tutorial pictures which is RS and which is WS.
Hi Michelle, it will be easier for me to help you through email. I will contact you shortly. I’m sorry you’re having trouble, and I hope we can work it out!
I just purchased the Ita Backpack for my granddaughter and I can’t figure out on page 4 instruction # 7,8 & 9. Can you please help.
Thanks
Donna Johnson
Hi Donna, I sent you an email. Please check your email for a message from alexlynncrafts at gmail. I’m happy to help you!
Hi is the seam allowance included in the pattern or do I have to add it when I’m cutting out the all the pieces?
Hi Kajsa, seam allowance is included in the pattern!
Hi, this pattern looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it! Tho I was wondering, for future reference, would you be fine with me using your pattern (for this or your other ita bags) to make some to sell? If not I understand completely, sorry for bothering you
Hi Bri! Yes, you are absolutely allowed to sell bags you make with my patterns! I only disallow using my patterns for mass production. If you could please mention something like “pattern by Alex Lynn Crafts” in your listing, that would be wonderful. Good luck to you!
Awesome! For sure, if I do end up selling some I’ll make sure to credit you! ^^