Mini backpack (+ video)
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This cute bag has one very roomy zippered pocket on the front outside and one phone pocket inside. You can of course add extra pockets of your own design to suit what you need to carry.
When you have finished making your very own Mini Backpack it will measure 10.2" (26 cm) by 8.6" (22 cm) by 4" (10 cm).
The designer has produced a YouTube video tutorial showing you how to make her lovely Mini Backpack, which you can watch below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOSrptZuvs
What's needed to make a Mini Backpack:
- Half a yard of canvas or cotton fabric,
- Half a yard of lining and interface,
- One zipper 10.6" (27 cm),
- One zipper 15.7" (40 cm),
- Six strap rings,
- Three-strap adjustments,
- Two strap locks,
- Basic sewing supplies,
- A sewing machine.
Note - if you are using a thin cotton fabric then you must use a heavy interfacing if you prefer to have the bag keep a firm shape. However, if you are using canvas or a heavier weight home-decor fabric then a medium interfacing is sufficient.
The pattern:
The pattern comes with one pdf pattern and one pdf with step-by-step written instructions. And don't forget the designer's video tutorial if that's the way you like to sew.
Download:
Please note that this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern. Please download it immediately after check out.
Customer Reviews
I made this for my grandson using waterproof canvas material. Delighted with the outcome and will be making more!
This is definitely a complicated pattern, but I did it as a beginner-intermediate seamstress. I’d suggest watching the YouTube video multiple times through before starting and making at least one backpack with fabric you don’t love, because it probably won’t turn out great. I’ve made four backpacks now and my last one turned out near perfect.
The most difficult part is definitely the rounded corners. I’d highly recommend sewing the side edges first and then working around the corners once you have it attached from the sides/top/bottom.
I’d highly recommend using canvas for a sturdy purse, as I made the flower one for myself.
Really good detailed pattern with video instructions, I would definitely recommend