Welcome to the Casey Backpack sew-along. The Casey Backpack is a sewing pattern for a full-size backpack that includes two storage areas, an organizer for school supplies, two bottle holders, and padding for comfort when carrying heavy books. This pattern can be easily adjusted to fit your personal needs. For the next 11 days, I will be posting helpful tips for sewing your backpack, plus ways to customize it. Please share your finished backpacks on Instagram using the tag #caseybackpack.
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Purchase the pattern on Etsy.
