Slabtown Backpack Pattern
The Slabtown is a heavy-duty rolltop backpack, built for adventurous makers. It features a spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper, front zipper pocket, adjustable leather backpack straps, and side pockets for water bottles.
- Dimensions: 17 1/2" H (rolled down) / 24 1/2" H (extended) x 11" W x 5.5" D
- 24.3 liters max capacity
- Heavy-duty, water-resistant waxed canvas exterior
- Fully-lined with natural army duck canvas
- Spacious main compartment with quick-access zipper
- Front zipper pocket
- Side pocket for water bottles
- Snap closures
- Adjustable leather backpack straps
- Additional 6" of capacity with rolltop extended
MATERIALS + TOOLS NEEDED
Fabric: Mid-heavy canvas, waxed canvas or denim
- Main Fabric: ¾ yd
- Accent Fabric: ½ yd
- Lining Fabric: ¾ yd
Tools: All available in the Slabtown Essential Tools Bundle
- Round End Punch: ¾" + 1⅛" (or larger)
- Leather Pen
Hardware + Notions: All available in the Slabtown Finishing Kits
- (2) 12" Zippers with large hole in slider
- (24) Med. ⅜" Tubular Rivets
- (2) Small ¼" Tubular Rivets
- (2) ¾" Center Bar Buckles
- (3) Line 24 Snaps
- 1" Twill tape (1½ yards)
- 3/16" Double-sided Leather Tape
Leather (See strap measurements in pattern): All available in the Slabtown Finishing Kits
- 40" x 1⅛" Leather Stripes (8-10oz)
- 100" x ¾" Leather Stripes (8-10oz)
- 6" x 3" Leather Scrap (8-10oz)
- 5" x 2" Leather Scrap (8-10oz)
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