Convention Raider Sewing Pattern

UPDATED: Version 2 is now available! No repurchase necessary. If you already purchased the original version, check your account for details!

The Convention Raider sewing pattern is a holster-style bag that is worn around the waist and belted to the thigh. It can be worn also as a crossbody bag OR a backpack! There are three zippered pockets: a small one on the flap, long enough to fit a larger cell phone, a 2” deep main pocket under the flap, and a longer 11.5” pocket that can actually hold a Nintendo Switch, Surface Go, or iPad Mini!

Your purchase includes both the first and second versions of the pattern. The second version has easier instructions for installing the 3D front pocket. Both downloadable PDFs include all pattern pieces and fully illustrated instructions on how to construct the bag. Note that this pattern is for intermediate to advanced sewists who have experience with zippers and 3D pocket construction techniques.

There is a full video tutorial available on YouTube as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F59PMwt1Rs

The updated tutorial that covers only the parts of the pattern that received updated instructions in Version 2.0 can be found here: https://youtu.be/e3ALntjIuvU

*** This is not a listing for a finished product! Given the digital nature of the product, there are also no refunds on purchases. You will have 24 hours to download the pattern after purchase. Please make sure to back up your downloaded PDF file! ***

Dimensions:

• 12” Tall

• 11” Wide

• 2” Deep 3D Zippered Pocket

Version 1 Materials and Supplies:

• 2/3 yd exterior fabric

  • Extra ¼ yd needed if making your own straps

• 1/2 yd lining fabric

• 1 yd woven interfacing

• 1 yd fleece interfacing

• ½ yd foam interfacing

• 12"x6" scrap of vinyl for strap connectors

• 1  8" #4.5 or #5 zipper

• 1 5" #4.5 or #5 zipper

• 1 15" #4.5 or #5 zipper

• 1  18mm magnetic snap

• 45-60" 1" webbing (size dependent on waist measurements, see the size guide on page 4 for details)

• 30" ½" webbing

• 4 medium (9mm) rivets

• Strap Hardware:

  • 2  1" d-rings

  • 2 ½" d-rings

  • 1  1" adjustable slider

  • 1 ½" adjustable slider

  • 2 snap hooks with 1" rings

  • 2 snap hooks with ½" rings

Version 2 Materials and Supplies:

• 2/3 yd exterior fabric

• 1/2 yd lining fabric

• 1 yd woven interfacing

• 1 yd fleece interfacing

• ½ yd foam interfacing

• 12"x6" scrap of vinyl for strap connectors

• 1  8" #5 zipper

• 1 5" #5 zipper

• 1 15" #5 zipper

• 1  18mm magnetic snap

• 30" of 1" webbing for the thigh belt

• 45-60" of 1.5" webbing for the waist belt

• 14 medium (9mm) rivets

• 1/2 yd of 1" fold-over elastic

• Strap Hardware:

  • 4  1" d-rings

  • 1x  1" adjustable slider

  • 1x 1.5" adjustable slider

  • 2 snap hooks with 1" rings

  • 2 snap hooks with 1.5" rings
• Optional Zipper Overlay:
  • 9" x 3" of scrap vinyl