🎒Battle of the MINI BACKPACKS! 🎒See which ones are my favorite and why!

Patterns featured:
*DiedleBug Minni: www.etsy.com/listing/689251264/minni-mini-backpack-pdf-sewing-pattern
*Linds Handmade Lindsport: www.lindshandmade.com/product-page/lindsport-mini-backpack-pdf-sewing-pattern-dyi-backpack-purse
*Sincerely, Jen Phoebe: sincerelyjenpatterns.com/blogs/sincerely-jen-patterns/phoebe-mini-backpack-intro-and-tester-pics
*Sew Sweetness Cumberland: sewsweetness.com/products/cumberland-backpack
*Uh Oh Creations Bailey: www.uhohcreations.com/products/bailey-backpack-pattern-pdf-download
* Swoon Denver: swoonpatterns.com/shop/denver-backpack/?ssp=693
Hardware, zippers and pulls: Wizardry Stitchery and Crafts
Facebook group: groups/GeekyHardware/
Websites: wizardry-stitchery-crafts.myshopify.com/
www.geekyhardware.com/
Fabrics and vinyl shown:
Backstitch Fabrics: groups/896652873738875
Sweet and Charmed Fabric: groups/653446127999137
Purple Dragon Fabrics: groups/252485438525208
Videos mentioned:
Minni Sew Along playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLtO5hq8FFkX5b0XYQnJ4xvxD96oUooyv4
Denver Sew Along playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLtO5hq8FFkX547Ngb4ve2FRYMzgDv1FrK
Minni No Drop in lining hack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJbcqnyVi614nJI
Phoebe sew with me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGO8oWuGm91jo9U
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[@LindsHandmadeDesigns]

Wow! What a thorough review! Thanks for including my LindSport ☺️

[@MyCreativeRoom]

Thank you! I love it!!

[@crystalhamel5399]

Don't throw rocks! LOL I love watching your videos. Always make me smile, Thank you.

[@ceciliaohman185]

Yes! You’re not the only one asking this question!!

[@ceciliaohman185]

Yes! Battle of the SLINGS!!! Please

[@denisekissee9809]

Perfect thank you. Yes please do a Battle of the Crossbody bags.

[@lisaduvernay1004]

I found this too late. I just picked one last week but I got tired after looking at 3. Thanks for all the work.

[@doreenb3411]

Long video but well worth watching. I enjoyed the in depth description and variety of categories compared. Thank you for sharing.

[@annettepratts7694]

I found this video extremely helpful and full of great information! It's great to see the patterns side by side because for me, sizing is the trickiest to imagine looking at flat patterns! I would love to see more comparisons for totes or handbags for example. 😁

[@MyCreativeRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@LilithVonSandra]

I am so happy I came across this video! It helped me a lot I was wondering which pattern to use for a mini backpack for my needs. Thank you for this video.

[@janet1792]

Thank you for this amazing video! I will definitely check out your backpack tutorials because i have STRUGGLED with any pattern with binding and a drop in lining.

[@MonaDidWhat]

I’m getting ready to make a back pack. This video is very helpful

[@Tori-of9dt]

That was super thorough! Thank you so much. The diedelbug and Lindsport are on my "to-make" list for the next month :)

[@Sarah-cc7wo]

Love this video. So detailed, and perfect since I have several friends wanting mini backpacks, but I didn’t know where to start. ❤️

[@PhilbrookHandcrafted]

This is such an informative and helpful video! Thank you for breaking down all of the details. I would love to see a series! Sling bags, wallets, crossbody, pouch, etc.

[@rlynn5985]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so so much!

[@nancypetty4331]

You are so informative and just adorable. Thank you for sharing your time and your talent.💝

[@jeamaree4674]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. This was very helpful!

[@ceciliaohman185]

Also the Lesiah by sew pretty is great . I have that and the phoebe so far

[@Lifeandabag]

This was fabulous and very helpful!!! Thank you! I think yes it’s a great idea! It lets people see a lot of similar patterns side by side!

[@annmoore-spencer841]

Great evaluation. Helpful. Thank you

[@NathashaClark]

Great review! All great patterns! I'd love to see you do one on backpacks and wallets. There are so many wallet patterns

[@sallyturner1669]

You can Franken-pattern and put the elements you like into your bag.

[@tigger24601]

Awesome and comprehensive video. Loved seeing all of them together and hearing the options for all of them. Would love to see one with the different types of backpacks together (Denver, lolly, trailblazer, guardian, etc)

[@BiNkY2BoNkA3RoX]

I loved how much information you shared in this video. I’m definitely adding the Lind sport to my pattern wishlist. Definitely going to watch your sew a long for it. All amazing backpacks you’ve made! Thank you for sharing!

[@Shelly_Rie]

Thank you! I got some beautiful vinyl and was struggling to decide on a backpack pattern. This really helped!

[@welshwitch2126]

Great video! Really informative!

[@jen_handmade_ks]

This video was amazing - exactly what I was looking for especially when you talk about the finishing styles. I prefer binding too :)

[@jmb7765]

Thank you for the great video! Enjoyed the comparisons and your great personality!

[@amberloomis4817]

LOVE this video it was so very helpful. I was debating between 2 of the patterns you featured and it really helped me make a decision. The categories were great, so glad that you talked about all the features and you did a great job keeping it really positive with all the patterns. I have watched other comparison videos where there was definatley some bias on one or the other. I know everyone sews at a different pace but an estimated amount of time from start to finish would be awesome too. When you are considering what to make for sales time is always a factor.

[@karinaagredano8099]

Thank you Alex for this. I love how in depth you went through all the patterns. You should definitely do a battle of wallets or crossbody one 😃

[@MyCreativeRoom]

As soon as I get the courage to make wallet. I have not made any. 😬 It was actually my NYE resolution for this year so I have only a month and a half left. Oops

[@melissapowell9873]

@@MyCreativeRoom time to do a wallet sal!

[@karinaagredano8099]

@@MyCreativeRoom well if not his yea next year :)

[@kimberlyvandenberg844]

Thank you for the helpful video! I've been wanting to try either the lindsport or the diedelbug so it's nice to see the comparison.

[@jessicamarsh9779]

The Mini I usually build a gusset and birth it through the bottom then stitch up the bottom through the pocket (followed another Tut on it). But my side pockets usually gather and don’t sit very cleanly. So I think if I make any more, I’ll bind it now that I feel more comfortable with binding. It’s just those bottom corners get way to thick so they shift a lot. When I leave the side pockets out, they turn out super cute. Thank you for the video. I think I’m gonna try the Lind’s one next.

[@headovmetal]

Thank you!

[@lesliem2041]

Thank you! Such a great overview!

[@Sew_Country]

What a useful video! I really enjoyed this!!

[@barbaraferris6683]

Thank you for this!!💕 I’m always looking and thinking which bag to make. Made the Linds handmade one so far

[@MyCreativeRoom]

Yay! I’m glad to help!

[@suzannecronin5366]

Love this thank you. I smile every time I hear “hello my lovelies”. How big is the front pocket on the Cumberland small? I want to make one with a panel and not sure if it is big enough for the panel I have. TIA

[@laurineideconceicao2581]

São lindas

[@blueberryfrog894]

Thank you so much for this! I was browsing trying to compare patterns and your video showed up! Perfect! Odd question, but are you Greek?

[@cazkiwinz4300]

You missed out the Magali by IThinkSew which is my fave along with the Minni and Denver, but good line up nevertheless! 🤗🤗🤗

[@janettweedy2193]

Magali looked good to me too but i'd love top have a review of how EASY these bags are to actually sew :)

[@cazkiwinz4300]

@@janettweedy2193 It’s not that they’re hard, just they can have a lotta steps....and they definitely get easier after you get thru the first one... but the main thing is .. they’re so rewarding to make that they get freaking addictive! Backpack making fever is real, y’all!

[@wandadusenberry1465]

Thanks for the informative video! My question for you is which would be best for little girls, like 3-10 year olds?

[@MyCreativeRoom]

I would say the smallest Bailey for 3 year olds. All of them work for a 10 year old (I have one of my own too)

[@karenraabis5296]

Have you tried the Magali Mini Backback?

[@MyCreativeRoom]

I have not