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Drawstring Lunch Bucket Bag – Free PDF Pattern + Mini Drawstring Backpack Video Tutorial

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Lunch Bags

Drawstring Lunch Bucket Bag – Free PDF Pattern + Mini Drawstring Backpack Video Tutorial

This drawstring bucket bag lunch bag sewing pattern by Kay Whitt is for a bag that is similar to the “bagsket” that was featured over at SWN, except that this bag has a single strap, instead of double shorter handles and the “bagsket” is quilted. This is a fab sewing project to use up your scraps. Designed by Kay Whitt, this pattern has been offered as a free download from Sew Mama Sew and Krause Publications. This sewing pattern is also available within the Sew Serendipity

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Backpacks

Edelweiss Multi-Style Backpack

This is an intermediate level sewing pattern by Sew Sweetness for a practical backpack that doubles as a cross-body bag for children, teens, or adults. Curved flaps for the patch pockets on the front, as well as a zippered closure and flap at the top. With an inner zipper pocket, there’s lots of space to store the your belongings. This backpack measures 15-1/2″ tall x 12″ wide x 5″ deep. The PDF pattern has 20 pages of instructions, 44 full-color step-by-step photos, and

Petit a Petit’s Mini Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Free Projects

Petit a Petit’s Mini Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

A step by step illustrated sewing tutorial to demonstrate how to sew your own small backpack. For more information please visit the good folks over at sewingrabbit.com more backpack sewing projects: Adventures Bike Courier Backpack Pre-School Adventurer Backpack The Odyssey Backpack Buddy Pack Children’s Backpack Dora The Explorer Backpack Kids’ Stegasaurus Backpack Baby Diaper Backpack The Cosmo Convertible Bag – Backpack Child’s Sleeping Bag / Backpack Just Arrived - Today'

Bigger on the Inside Drawstring Backpack – PDF Pattern + How to Re-attach a Zipper Pull

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Sport & Utility Bags

Bigger on the Inside Drawstring Backpack – PDF Pattern + How to Re-attach a Zipper Pull

A very nice backpack sewing pattern with a drawstring closure, zippered front pocket, and lots of room for everything. Erin Erickson, who designed the bag, took your basic flat drawstring backpack (easy to sew!) and added some extra features such as a nice oval bottom that allows you to fit more inside the bag such as pretty slippers or a sweater. You could even use this as a daycare bag, swim bag, or a sleepover bag. I can see this backpack made of crazy animal prints, fun

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Backpacks

Sew a Backpack – Free Tutorial

Kendra McCracken made this fun drawstring backpack for back to school and shows us how she did it. I love the exterior pockets – so easy! Get the Tutorial More backpack projects: Wild Things Animal Drawstring Backpack The Adventure Time Backpack Cupcake Backpack & Pillow drawstring backpack Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patt

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Backpacks

The Birdie Backpack

The Birdie Backpack Pattern by Melly & Me has instructions and pattern pieces to make a unique backpack with a small double handle and adjustable back straps. Finished size is approximately 18″ x 14″. Get the Pattern More backpack projects: Sewn Ideas Cutie Backpack The Manhattan Bag Savannah Backpack Purse Edelweiss Backpack Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Se

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Backpacks

Multi-Size Convertible Backpack

A PDF Sewing Pattern by MackerillaDesign The Cruzer and the Little Cru backpack sewing patterns provide the instructions to create two bags: an extra large backpack and a purse-size backpack for everyday use! Both backpacks are convertible and convert from a backpack to a shoulder purse. Features include adjustable straps, a zippered top closure, a front exterior zippered pocket, a back center split pocket, and an interior center split pocket. The Cruzer has two exterior side

Pre-School Adventurer Backpack – PDF Pattern

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Backpacks

Pre-School Adventurer Backpack – PDF Pattern

The Lil’ Adventurer Backpack is the perfect bag for any toddler or preschooler! The backpack features adjustable straps, drawstring closure with top flap, optional piping, and a front pocket. Perfect for carrying all of your little ones essentials to daycare, dance class, preschool, Grandma’s house and any other adventure! This a quick-sew and makes a great afternoon project! You could make this backpack out of vinyl, oilcloth, or a heavy bottom-weight fabric. Get the Patt

Little Hitchhiker’s Backpack – Free Tutorial

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Backpacks

Little Hitchhiker’s Backpack – Free Tutorial

The tutorial was written by Christina McKinney and features fabric from the Robotic collection by Rebekah Ginda, available at Fabricworm. Get the Free Tutorial More backpack projects: Cupcake Backpack & Pillow Edelweiss Backpack Children’s Owl Backpack Wild Things Animal Drawstring Backpack Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patte

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Photo Tutorials

Bag Glossary

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Video Tutorials

Make a Mini Backpack From Old Jeans

Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click t

The Odyssey Backpack – Paper Sewing Pattern + YKK® Adjustable Strap Buckle Tutorial

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Backpacks

The Odyssey Backpack – Paper Sewing Pattern + YKK® Adjustable Strap Buckle Tutorial

straps on the Odyssey bag provide a perfect fit, no matter what you’re wearing. When security is a must, simply re-configure the Odyssey bag straps and carry it as a shoulder bag. With a large concealed storage area inside between the two exterior pockets there is also an easy-to-reach phone pocket, credit card holders, ID window, pen holders, and plenty of room for cosmetics, keys, and much more. A notions kit is also available from StudioKat Designs. Get the Pattern YKK® A

Sew an Easy Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Backpacks

Sew an Easy Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

A Free Sewing Tutorial from Trash to Couture If you always have your hands full, or want to be hands-free, this free backpack tutorial from Trash to Couture is for you! A drawstring closure makes an easy open and close. Keep it simple! Get the Pattern & Tutorial More drawstring backpacks to sew: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy

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Backpacks

Sew a Leather Convertible Sling Bag

A Free Sewing Tutorial by Don Morin of Bag'n-telle A beautiful everyday convertible sling bag! This triangle-shaped sling bag offers a dual zippered pocket front and the versatile zippered shoulder strap that converts the bag into a two-shoulder carrying strap that acts as a backpack providing you with a hands-free bag. This awesome bag comes with two zippered storage compartments and of course a cell phone pouch pocket. I purchased one of these sling bags years ago and wo

Posh Pink Backpack Pattern + Free Video Tutorial

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Backpacks

Posh Pink Backpack Pattern + Free Video Tutorial

by Hope Yoder This backpack has lots of shabby chic charm! It is a roomy backpack with a new style with its rounded corners and sweet fabrics in shades of pink. Comfortable to wear, as it is designed to fit smoothly against your body. The design has a quilted curved flap closure which is set off with piping and a pretty covered button designed to conceal a magnetic snap. The inside features a large pocket, perfect for storing a cell phone. Finished measurements: 13″ tall

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Backpacks

Got Your Back – Backpack Pattern

A PDF Sewing Pattern by Annie Unrein The Got Your Back backpack pattern by Annie Unrein, is a very travel friendly backpack that is just the right size while keeping you organized and hands free with an outer flap pocket, slots for ID and credit cards, zippered closures, and instructions for a padded handle and adjustable back straps to keep you comfortable. This backpack can also be used as a hands-free diaper bag. Finished size is 14″ high x 12″ wide (at bottom and taper

The City Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

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Backpacks

The City Backpack – Free Sewing Tutorial

What you will need: 1 meter plain medium weight fabric 1/2 meter printed medium weight fabric 1 meter fusible interfacing appropriate for med-heavyweight fabrics 1 set magnetic snap 4 metal slides matching thread template plastic (optional) Get the Free Tutorial More backpack projects: the magali backpack Cutie Backpack The Batala Backpack Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stu

How to Sew a Men’s Suit Jacket into a Backpack

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Backpacks

How to Sew a Men’s Suit Jacket into a Backpack

Rob and Corinne are showing you how to take an old men’s suit jacket and transform it into a backpack. So now is the time to raid uncle Bob’s closet for an old sports coat, whip out the scissors and sew a backpack! Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinte

Kids Puppy-Face Backpack – Free Tutorial

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For Kids

Kids Puppy-Face Backpack – Free Tutorial

Advertisement A free tutorial about how to create the dog face, and free printable pattern pieces for the dimensional muzzle and ears. Get the Tutorial ♥ Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens i

How to Sew a Child’s Sleeping Bag / Backpack + Free Pattern

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Backpacks

How to Sew a Child’s Sleeping Bag / Backpack + Free Pattern

back pack that turns into a sleeping bag! Let Angel walk you through this free sewing project step by step. Get the Pattern Watch the video tutorials: How to fold the sleeping bag pack: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs ✁ DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 🐯 Share it: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) C

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