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Video tutorial: How to make a backpack

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Check out our tutorial and all our tips and tricks for sewing a small backpack using one of our velvet fabric scraps. This super-detailed tutorial will help you complete your project with ease.

(A list of the documents you need to prepare will be available as soon as possible.)

Featuring a special appearance by Augustine.

0:00:00 Introduction to the Backpack
0:02:09 Materials Needed
0:07:16 Preparing the Back and Front of the Bag
0:14:59 Preparing the Lining
0:22:00 Cutting the Gussets
0:28:11 Preparing the Lining (continued)
0:29:39 Marking the center of the pieces and the patch pocket
0:31:55 Attaching the patch pocket to the lining (see below)
0:34:17 Installing the zipper (see below)
0:39:06 Preparing the flap and its interfacing
0:42:53 Attaching the snap (1/2) to the flap
0:45:58 Sewing the flap
0:51:46 Preparing the straps
0:53:28 Attaching the straps (bottom of the bag and handle)
1:00:33 Attaching the straps (adjustable part)
1:04:40 Sewing the flap onto the bag
1:05:37 Attaching the snap (2/2) to the outside of the bag
1:08:43 Closing the outside of the bag
1:11:16 Closing the lining
1:13:10 Assembling the exterior and lining
1:17:48 Closing the lining
1:18:54 Topstitching the bag opening
1:26:14 Conclusion

Detailed video showing how to attach the patch pocket to the tote bag:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exxd545wYJ8&t=1143s

Detailed video on how to install the zipper on the tote bag:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exxd545wYJ8&t=1669s

Download the tutorial for making the Small Backpack.

3 Comments on“Video Tutorial: How to Make a Backpack”

  1. Geraldine Renard says:

    Hello, I just started watching the video on the backpack I plan to make for my son. I’m impressed by the quality of your work and the clarity of your instructions. I can’t wait to finish watching it and get started on making it. I was also happy to meet you yesterday at the fair.

  2. Boichard says:

    Hi, I love this little backpack. I hope we’ll get the instructions and pattern soon. Thank you so much for all these tutorials and these beautiful fabrics!!

    • ABC Books says:

      Hello Noëlle, we've added a link to the PDF user manual below the video. The full version (with photos) will be available as soon as possible.

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