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Colton Backpack Paper Pattern

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$12.4 $16.99 In stock

Category: Supplies

These detailed instructions and full-size patterns offer a step-by-step guide to creating a make a rugged, roll-top backpack. Final result shown made with Kodiak Leather in Tan & Olive with Waxed Canvas to reinforce the straps.

Specifications

  • Finished Dimensions: 17 x 14 x 4.5 in. (43.18 x 35.56 x 11.43 cm)
  • Material: Paper
  • Includes 1 Paper Pattern & Instructions

Additional Items Required to Complete (not included)

  • 5 to 6 oz (2 to 2.4 mm) Semi-Firm Tempered Leather (10.5 sq. ft.)
  • 8 to 9 oz (3.2 to 3.6 mm) Firm Tempered Leather (5 sq. ft.)
  • 1" D-Rings (4)
  • 1" Center Bar Buckle
  • Felt or other padding material (will be exposed)
  • Harness Needles
  • Thread
  • Scratch Awl
  • Knife
  • Straight Edge
  • Pricking Irons / Stitching Chisels
  • Round Drive Punches
  • Binder Clips or Similar
  • Bell Skiver, Skiving Knife, or Wide Edger
  • Wing Divider
  • Thread Cutter or Scissors

Optional Tools

  • Preferred Adhesive
  • Stitching Horse to hold leather pieces while stitching.
  • Sanding Sticks for sanding edges.
  • Multi-size Wood Slicker to burnish edges.
  • Gum Tragacanth for burnishing edges.
  • Cotton Swab to apply burnishing solution.

Related Items

  • Colton Backpack Kit
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

James ★★★★★

The full-size pattern pieces saved me so much time tracing and adjusting—they lined up perfectly on my first try. I was really impressed with how clear the roll-top construction steps were. This pattern makes the whole build feel achievable, even for a confident beginner like me.

Thomas X. ★★★★★

The step-by-step instructions were incredibly clear, even for a beginner like me. I loved how the full-size patterns made cutting out the leather pieces a breeze. The finished backpack feels sturdy and looks exactly like the photo.

Charlotte ★★★★★

The roll-top design came together exactly like the photos, and the full-size pattern sheets meant zero guesswork with scaling. Even the waxed canvas seams lined up perfectly on my first try, which never happens with other patterns I've used.