Tuesday Project Progress: New Pack

I started working on a new hiking pack about two days after I posted the pattern I was considering. That’s the pattern I went with and it’s just a joy to sew–everything is clearly marked! There are instructions on how to fit the shoulder straps! The parts fit together beautifully!

It’s been a lot of fun to make all the separate parts and just take my time to think about what my ideal pack would have (other than lots of colors, obviously).

The back panel of the MAP POCKET, with key leash and sunglass loop.

 

I added a drop in pocket between the bottle pockets and the bottom panel.

 

I’m making a detachable inner pocket, too (and using clips instead of pins, to give the waterproof fabrics a fighting chance).

 

A waterproof zipper on the back pocket! Silk clips and daisy chained webbing!