Buckthorn Sew Along Part 1

Buckthorn Backpack + Tote Sew-along Part 1
This video is for making my Buckthorn Backpack + Tote pattern. Please purchase the pattern in my shop here: noodle-head.co...
Other information regarding this sew along can be found on my blog here:
blog.noodle-he...
Fabrics used in this video:
Riverbend Big Sur Canvas for exterior, Riverbend Essex for linings. All fabrics designed by Anna Graham for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, available at your local quilt shop!
My sewing machine: Janome 1600p (using standard foot)
All hardware, zippers, and webbing can be found in my shop here:
noodle-head.co...
If you'd like to skip ahead to certain parts of this video here are the timestamps (click the links below):
1 - Intro and overview
2 - Fabric options 3:12
3 - Quilted Exterior option (discussion) 5:36
4 - Supplies overview 6:45
5 - Zipper info 8:43
6 - Cutting (sped up, see note below for actual time) 9:12
7 - Fusing tip 16:35
8 - Handles/straps, etc. 17:24
Actual time elapsed for cutting one Backpack fabric/lining/interfacing and one Tote fabric/lining/interfacing was just over 28 minutes.

[@shellyjack5288]

I love all your patterns and bags! I have made so many. 😊 It’s nice to see videos but I have made all of yours with patterns from your book and paper patterns. They are great and easy to follow. Also, envious of your studio and being able to ride your bike there!! Goals 😀

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

Thanks so much Shelly! Glad you've enjoyed the patterns. :) And yes, it's so nice to be able to bike. :)

[@debrariley2057]

I love you tutorial sewalongs, they are so easy to follow, calm, clear, such a joy to watch. Thank you for taking the time to share

[@Lolafied77]

Sweet! Anna I can not tell you how much I love the haralson bag and am so looking forward to this Tote! I've made about 20 so far 😂.. ❤❤ it is the best pattern so far. I am so pleased and so are all those who have received them. Thank you so much for such a fun bag.

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

Oh I love that! So happy that you've made so many! And gifted them, too. :)

[@kelleymckell]

Yay! So nice to see you with another tutorial. I have had this pattern for a while now but have yet to make a Buckthorn bag. I've made several bags from your patterns and am eager to sew along with you again. Thanks for the great designs and straightforward tutorials!

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

Yay! Thanks Kelley! So glad you're going to be sewing along! :)

[@GABalvy]

Beautiful design!! 😍 And I love how your accent makes bag sound like "beg", whereas my super Southern accent turns it into a two-syllable word 😂

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

hehe, yes!!! and thank you!

[@dalvaserranomondesi]

I got a few fabrics from the riverbend and around the bend canvas..... forgot to add the linen

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

Hope you have fun sewing with it!

[@EmilyLearns]

I love this design, but the totes aren't quite big enough for what I need. Would it be difficult for a beginner to adjust the pattern to make the bag about 2" wider?

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

Hi Emily, you could also make the Backpack size (which is bigger) into a tote by leaving off the backpack stuff on the back and adding a front handle to the backside. Otherwise, yes, you could do it fairly easily. Add 2" in width to all of the Main Panels and then 2" at the fold of the base piece. Hope that helps!

[@EmilyLearns]

@@noodleheadsewingpatterns Thanks!

[@MelDeNicola]

If I use waxed canvas for the outside and regular canvas for the inside, I don't need to use any interfacing at all?

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

Hi! Yes, that's correct. You can of course add whatever interfacing you'd like!

[@MelDeNicola]

Thank you so much! I love your patterns and videos. ​@@noodleheadsewingpatterns

[@faux_andrea]

Do you prewash your fabrics? I just picked up this pattern and can't wait to get started.

[@noodleheadsewingpatterns]

I don't typically for bag making. If you might want to wash your bag in the future, I would recommend pre-washing.