Bactrian

Designed by UJAMAA BAGETTES

Shoulder bag with instant backpack conversion.

We call it Bactrian because it has two pretty humps and it can carry a lot. This bag can hold an iPad plus lots of other items but the slim profile makes it compact for carrying. Pull the straps through the D-rings to convert instantly to a back pack; no need to clip or unclip anything. The suspender like crossover straps help keep the top of the bag secure while it is on your back. Make Bactrian dressy, classic or casual according to fabric choices.

Emmaline Bags sells BAGETTES patterns online, and all profits from these pattern sales go directly to the Grandmothers Campaign. 

++ This is a PDF Pattern.

++ Instructions are in English only.

• Vertical, exterior zippered pockets on both sides for phone or keys.
• Exterior zippers are included in a seam line.
• Straps are “piped” using vinyl tubing for a firm finish.
• Top recessed zipper closure.
• Inside zippered pocket and slip pocket.
• The base is inset and has four bag feet.
• Bactrian stands up straight with the aid of foam interfacing.

PRINTING INFORMATION:

• To print, open in the most recently updated ADOBE READER or Adobe Acrobat. (If it is not updated, your pages may print black.) 
• To print accurately, open in ADOBE from a computer, and when printing make sure that the “scaling” is set to “none” or “actual size” in the print properties.
• A 1” x 1” test square is provided.
• Print the templates and measure the square to check printing accuracy

Skill Level:

• This pattern is rated Intermediate because of the fairly narrow inset base and the challenges of the asymmetry.

Approx. Finished Size:

• Length - 10.5" (27 cm) 
• Width - 3.5" (9 cm)
• Height - 11" (28 cm)

**** You are purchasing a PDF sewing pattern only, not the finished product. You must have the latest version of Adobe Reader to print this item from a computer!

 Pattern Includes:

• Both drafted pattern pieces and measurements if you prefer to measure and cut. 
• Link to Rapidresizer for printing a pdf of measured pieces..
• Lots of colour drawings to aid in construction.
• ID tags for keeping the cut pieces organized.
• Alternate choices for straps and finishing at the end of the pattern.
• Flat straps and a quilting-weight cotton will make this an easier project and there is lots of detail for the very confident beginning bag maker.

FABRIC & INTERFACING:

• Exterior & Top Facing:
• 1/2 yard (.45 m) of 42” (107 cm) wide quilting cotton or equivalent leather, vinyl or cork.
• Lining Fabric:  
• 1/3 yard (50 cm) quilting cotton.
• Straps: 
• 36” x 6” (91 cm x 15.2 cm) main or contrasting fabric
• 68” (172 cm) of 1/4” (6mm) outside diameter vinyl tubing. You can find this in the plumbing section of your hardware store. It usually comes in rolls of 120” (3.05 m)
• Fusible Interfacing & Stabilizers
  
• 1 yard (.9 meters) 20 “ (51 cm) wide fusible woven interfacing (e.g., Pellon Shape Flex SF101)
• 2/3 yard (.5 m) Pellon Flex-foam one-side fusible FF78F1or equivalent.
• 1/4 yard (.2 m.) Pellon 809 Decor Bond or similar firm fusible interfacing
• 1 piece - 11” x 3.5” (28 cm x 9 cm) firm stabilizer (e.g., Peltex, plastic grid, core flute)

Zippers, Supplies & Bag Hardware:

• 1 - 14” (35 cm) #4.5 or #5 zipper tape, for top closure.
• 2 - 6” (15 cm) #4.5 or #5 coil zippers or 16” (40.6 cm) of coil zipper tape for outside pockets.
• 1 - 9” (23 cm) #3 zipper for inside pocket.
• 4 - 3/4” (1.9 cm) D-rings
• 2 - 1/2” (1.25 cm) swivel hooks. You can use larger hooks but they must be able to fit through the D-rings.
• 4 - bag feet
• 1 - zipper end. You can choose to make a fabric end for your zipper.
• Marking chalk or erasable pen. Check to ensure marks will erase from your fabric choice.
• Pins and/or clips

Optional:

• Plain white eraser
• Exacto or equivalent craft knife
• Double-sided tape
• Duct tape
• Spray starch
• Pressing ham

UJAMAA GRANDMAS, a Calgary-based group of volunteers, is part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers (G to G) Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). SLF works to address the consequences of the HIV/AIDS pandemic upon families and communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The G to G Campaign supports the voices and expertise of grandmothers in Africa, whose leadership is critical in reclaiming hope and rebuilding resilience across their communities. As part of Grandmothers to Grandmothers, UJAMAA GRANDMAS is committed to the Campaign’s three goals:

• to raise awareness
• to build solidarity and
• to mobilize funds for community-based organizations that support African grandmothers and the children in their care.

Since 2004, as a result of a variety of fundraising activities, both handcrafts-related and otherwise, over $1,500,000 has been sent in support of the Campaign. To learn more about UJAMAA GRANDMAS and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, visit www.ujamaagrandmas.com.

UJAMAA BAGETTES is a small sub-set of UJAMAA GRANDMAS, raising funds through the sale of pdf patterns and finished products. A very small portion of the proceeds from the sale of patterns is used to offset some of the costs of pattern testing and bag production. The remainder is sent to the Foundation to support our African sisters. BAGETTES’ finished bags are sold at the UJAMAA GRANDMAS annual BAGS, BABIES & BEYOND in Calgary, Alberta. If you have a technical question about this pattern, contact us at bagettes@ujamaagrandmas.com.

Emmaline Bags sells BAGETTES patterns online at emmalinebags.com. All profits from these pattern sales go directly to the Grandmothers Campaign. 

It is our privilege to work together to enable us to help these very courageous women and at the same time to express ourselves through our creativity.