Vintage Viking

Vintage 1970's sewing pattern from Etsy seller CynicalGirl

A great day, much awaited... my vintage pattern from Etsy seller CYNICALGIRL has arrived from America!  I saw this pattern and had to have it no matter what!  I mean, it wasn't because it was a bag or a rucksack, but because of the picture and the freedom it represents.  It reminds of a time when cycling was not battling the traffic in dayglo lycra, but a pleasant way to travel for fun along country lanes in something a little more elegant.

It also reminded me of an old blue army rucksack that I had for Guide summer camps in the 80's which was probably new around the early 70's and was made in exactly the same colour with cream trim (so I think I remember) as the picture above.

The plan? To make this backpack, with one or two updates, and perhaps a colourful lining, in some hefty  canvas that will, like the old rucksack, withstand any amount of packing and bashing.  And perhaps to put one or two for sale on MadeIt or Etsy.... maybe?

I didn't know Viking had published patterns... but this will be a perfect
partner for my Husqvarna Viking Lilly sewing machine

Never even been opened before... 

but it has been now... I love that it's printed on durable paper, not flimsy tissue.

Delightful and clear drawings printed right alongside the pattern pieces.

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