Sew a Kid's Backpack by Annabel Wrigley

All levels | 37 min 2 sec

Introduction
Overview00:53

Materials
Materials01:51

Make Backpack
Create pattern piece and cut out fabric05:46
Sew straps and bag12:49
Attach pockets and straps10:19

Finish Backpack
Finish edges and add tassels05:24

Taught by Annabel Wrigley

Buy For $19.95

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In this class, Annabel teaches young sewists how to make a stylish backpack with a few pops of neon – perfect for heading back to school. With a few measurements and some basic sewing supplies, you’ll be able to cut and stitch this backpack over the course of a weekend. This is a great skill-builder class for sewists who want to learn some new techniques, like making pattern pieces from freezer paper, sewing and attaching straps, and assembling a lined bag.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Sewing machine
Neon thread
Straight pins
Sewing needle
Paper scissors
Fabric scissors
Small scissors
Pinking shears
Erasable pen
Sharpie
Tassels
Transparent quilter’s ruler
Brown Kraft-tex
40" x 18” piece of quilt batting
40" x 18” piece of printed fabric (for the inside)
40” x 18” piece of utility canvas (for the outside)
8” x 45” utility canvas for the handles
Iron and ironing board
Freezer paper

Downloads:

Download Materials List Annabel_Wrigley_backpack.pdf

Learn how to:

Make a pattern piece out of freezer paper
Make straps
Assemble a lined bag
Attach pockets, straps, patches, and tassels

What you’ll get:

Detailed class by author and expert instructor Annabel Wrigley teaching how to make a stylish backpack
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Step-by-step instruction and a downloadable PDF pattern included - $16 value
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students