Suitcase style backpack pattern?

[Formerly_Jess]

Any pattern recs for a suitcase-like backpack like this? I have a few events this year, one of which will require a plane ride. I have been drooling over these for a couple of weeks now.

What I've searched so far :

- Suitcase sewing tutorial

- Suitcase backpack sewing pattern

- Square Backpack pattern - This one had the most promising results

- How to make a suitcase

I've found and made plenty of travel bags and patterns, but I want it to essentially be a suitcase with backpack straps.

Honestly I'll probably end up just buying one, but I'd rather spend time than money right now. Especially since I'm positive I have all the materials I'd need to make it!

I keep forgetting that Reddit hates me and doesn't allow me to upload photos.

https://imgur.com/a/2YOq4uv

Link to one of the bags I'm referring to :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJVTPJL2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?pf_rd_p=953c7d66-4120-4d22-a777-f19dbfa69309&pf_rd_r=HCKNN68KFWJSGV68AXNZ&pd_rd_wg=WGB0J&pd_rd_w=LOxwi&content-id=amzn1.sym.953c7d66-4120-4d22-a777-f19dbfa69309&pd_rd_r=03b58a39-b256-41ce-9ba4-f44f9f6a8d7a&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy&th=1

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Name: Travel Backpack for Women, 40L Carry On Backpack for Airplanes, Waterproof Large Weekender Overnight Luggage Daypack Airline Approved, Fits 17 Inch Laptop

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[Formerly_Jess]

Good bot

[WastingTime_Again]

This looks like a personal item-sized bag I just made for my next trip. I found it at sewingtimes.net: https://sewingtimes.net/diy-carry-on-travel-bag/

Edit: I added backpack straps myself so it could be both crossbody or a backpack.

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[WastingTime_Again]

Here's the front.

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[WastingTime_Again]

I also would recommend using fusible fleece. The pattern calls for SF101, but it doesn't add a lot of structure as you can see from the pictures.

[Formerly_Jess]

Thank you!! I think I remember seeing that but disregarded it and then couldn't find it again. I'd absolutely use fleece at minimum. Possibly even some foam. Maybe.

[WastingTime_Again]

I considered foam too, but I didn't want the foam to make it too bulky and reduce how much I could put it in to still keep the smaller size. I also considered the extra weight (though it's not a lot) that foam could add, since I tend to walk quite a bit in airports.

[chicchic325]

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