How to Sew a Drawstring Canvas Backpack with Mx Domestic

This video will show you How to Sew a Drawstring Canvas Backpack with Mx Domestic. From French seams to fancy cord, get all my tips and tricks to sewing this high-utility, high-fun backpack good for the whole family.
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[@Sandrab769]

I make my own straps with two inch wide strip for the cord string. It's more economical and it won’t fray. I watched your tutorial to learn how to insert a zipper pocket. I want to add it to my backpacks. I love the french seam too. Love all my KZbin teachers. Thank you.

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Perfect gift for everyone! I gotta tell you this... I decided to watch this “big” - I put you up on my big tv and as I sat on the floor looking up and watching my 18 year old son walks through- he said I look like a kid watching my favorite show! ☺️ I was watching my favorite!!!💕

[@tinayuen9520]

It's amazing & so satisfying watching every single step. You are the best!

[@stephaniecogdill5234]

Made your amazing drawstring bag this weekend in no time and LOVE IT! I can't wait to make more of them. I haven't been sewing for long, but you make learning so easy and so much fun, I laughed out loud numerous times while watching. Keep the amazing tutorials coming!

[@nadineuratsuka9304]

LOVE your personality and joyful attitude! Your tutrial was so easy to follow and I was able to make several with some vintage fabric that I've been waiting to use. You make me laugh when you laugh at your mistakes making it easier for me to overcome my own mistakes. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

[@lyndasnart7823]

You make non sewers feel they can successfully try something and give them confidnce regardless of age to succeed 👍🇦🇺🌟Then you make sewers like my self overflow with inspiration ....once again my friend thankyou

[@Kellycreator]

Loved your tutorial! So fun, still perfectly constructed. Definitely going to do this. Only thing I’d say is pocket side should be close to the body for safety.

[@renheidtman154]

I had a horrible weekend, I'm so happy I found you last week, you explain so well. I love it. Thank you for making my Sunday night better. ♡

[@lindsayfitch7605]

Ah!! I love this! And I love your approach, great tips for making thing clean and CRISPY! I'm getting back into sewing, looking forward to watching more of your stuff after I make a string bag of rainbow fabric for my sweet son 🙂

[@Normit08]

I have the day off tomorrow and can't wait to make this!!! Thanks for all the joy and positivity! The world needs it. :)

[@momgrandma5496]

Can never have enough bags, hold ‘em in your hand, sling ‘em over your shoulder, slap ‘em on your back. This is great, especially with the zippered pocket for notions, patterns and such for crafters. Yay!

[@Starapple76]

I love your energy. Thank you.

[@37debbiek]

Great tips and tutorial. A bodkin will make putting the cord through the "pocket" so much easier than the safety pin. It's my new favorite tool!! (Sarah at Sew Sweetness gave me the idea)

[@CLEMANSJK]

Just so you know how loved you are, I share your tutorials in my sewing group every Tuesday!

[@denisarsamantha2438]

Love how neat you did this project. Your joyful personality is amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@susanlauder5308]

I FINISHED MY DRAWSTRING BACKPACK!!! yay

[@cheryljahr9641]

You read my mind, been looking for this very bag love it❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonleclaire9037]

EXCELLENT as always!!!!

[@denisek5208]

Absolutely love the color of the canvas! The tips you have on installing a zipper and using a French seam are on point👌those extra touches really elevate the project. Thanks for sharing.

[@morganquilts]

I love how you hid the zipper. I love french seams but would never have thought of doing that. Awesome bag! I will be making one for myself as soon as I can.

[@Brian-vq1xw]

So perfect! Love you and your videos! I mean who doesn't love a man who makes princess seams?!!

[@lucir1000]

You are so good, Thank You. I liked the technique of attaching the back panel to the zipper. Very clever! Thank you!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Really cool bag. Love the French seams.

[@sharonmyers1265]

First of all..... I'm in love with your personality! I can't wait to try the bag. ❤

[@lizabethduran4417]

Just the bag I've been wanting to try. As a brand spanking new sewer. I am so happy to have found you. Your vids are amazing. I especially love how you've named your machine Felicia. Mine is Ramona Singer😜

[@twyla2575]

Zigzag those stragglies - Be Gone!! Love how your mind processes all the stuff that you do. It helps me stay focused. Thanks!!!

[@antonietasamaniego3761]

"I'm obsessed"... refering to the zipper by meter... jajaja! I love you!!

[@dillionrose2782]

I just got my first sewing machine and was looking for a project and I found you and I love with you. I want to make that bag. Awesome 👍.

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

I love you!! You are the coolest man sewer!! I needed this tutorial😃😃😃😊

[@cerenademe9433]

What a great bag! I think I would like to make a little tab with a grommet to put in the lower corner, but the way you constructed this is so great! Thanks!

[@deeleach8300]

You make me laugh along with you.Thanks for a great video and the laughs. Love the french seams, they work so well on things you do not want to line.

[@brynnman]

Thank you....you make this look easy ....great instruction....and love your spirt.

[@nancyolson4927]

Made it! I don’t sew, but followed along and it came out great. Made it for a homemade corn hole game bag storage.

[@joane8651]

Thank you, Matthew, perfect gift for my daughter, and granddaughter and friend(s). I love this.

[@beatricea6337]

Love this tutorial and I so need that tool to turn those small pieces inside out. Again, you make it fun and easy to follow. You are all smiles n laughs - right up my ally. Keep them coming Mr. Domestic! Kudos to you👍😉🌞💖

[@midnightcat6116]

23:27 I nearly peed my pants with the strange noise you made 😂😂😂🌿💗 Your enthusiasm makes me want to sew a drawstring bag lol

[@thekeenanfamily3692]

Made one for my daughters classroom. They use one to carry emergency info when they leave the classroom. They have gone through 5 or 6 premade ones this year. We'll see how long this one lasts. :) Super easy and very nice looking. I'll use this tutorial again. :)

[@heartfuldesigns4you]

Love this and you! I love how you have taken that ordinary drawstring backpack and really stepped it up! That amazing fabric, the coolest zipper and pocket ever, and french seams!? Whhaattt?! My fabric is in the dryer now and getting ready to make my beautiful MD Backpack🤗

[@OrsolyaRDuna]

Thank you very much for this precise and helpful tutorial! It was fun to watch how you sew it, even I was disappointed at a moment, you're chill style had helped me a lot!

[@annweitoish8856]

Awsome thank you!🎉😂❤ Beautiful 😊

[@1of2shoes]

Ninja action! Lol. You are so funny.

[@loretta4618]

Thank You Again Mathew for Another Wonderful tutorial. I Love it.

[@donnarogers2429]

I have to make this for sure! I had a cheap one, it broke this morning on my walk with the beagle. I use mine for carrying a water bottle and poop bags for the beagle. And I just bought some really neat heavy cotton fabric.

[@sherrieleeberry]

So glad you are back!!!!! Love this tutorial

[@lyndaw9273]

Super cool bag, thank you

[@lesleyoliver5582]

You make it seem so easy. Thank you. 🐨🐨

[@remington6363]

Love the zipper tab idea

[@Cgd33]

omg you had me laughing this whole way through ILY

[@sylviapineda6717]

awesome, great video, will fallow you-palm springs ,ca.

[@billofalltrades1468]

If you use a wooden skewer from like the dollar store, the long ones and tape the cord to it. First insert the skewer tape cord to it and pull

[@thelindsaymaestefon4157]

Omg Matthew, I have to make one of these!!! So simple, but so cute!!!

[@countrygal854]

Thank you such a wonderful bag. I always enjoy watching your tutorials and keeping things real.

[@marilenagarciasanchez2331]

I love it! You are a great teacher and your tutorials are very enjoyable!

[@joannepierce941]

Great video and lovely fabric, love all your videos and make them so enjoyable to watch. Thank you from Jo in the UK😊

[@etoufee21]

Well done 👍

[@tinageorge8759]

That is one awesome bag, great tutorial Matthew!!!! 💚

[@Bynggo]

Thank you for another fabulous idea. Love your videos. You’re the greatest teacher, thank you

[@ericabutler3]

I bought Wonder tape because of your videos. I've been sewing for YEARS and never knew this was even a thing. Sadly, I can't find 1/4 inch Wonder tape locally, only larger widths. Guess I'll just have to order online! I just love your tutorials and your positivity.

[@MarciaBaker1205]

I love it! The tutorial is great thanks Matthew ❤

[@lisaowen6103]

A tip that I do when inserting a drawstring. I like to use a wide tube plastic drinking straw. Run the straw in your drawstring channel. Then run the string through the inside the drinking straw. No fabric restance or safety pin sticking to the fabric. Remove drinking straw from drawstring channel. Leaving the drawstring in the fabric channel. Ta da !!! Easy Peasy. A narrow pumming pipe could work too. Instead of drinking straw.👨‍🔧

[@galememeeof6688]

You've demystified the construction of the string backpack! I really love how you did the French seams. It looks really professional but easy to construct. Thanks for such a neato bag perfect for putting cool stuff in Mr. D.

[@toninelson1849]

You are a hoot! Great teacher too!

[@sandyrichmond2570]

You’re the best!

[@Ameylynn]

I love how happy you are!

[@rosettagadson1762]

thanks for the pattern. I need to make one so I'll have it next month when I go upstate to visit my sister. Thanks again

[@buffycleaveland8116]

"I love my seams extra crispy"! He says!

[@suzyinstitches273]

Your cutting mat is great!

[@susanlauder5308]

I love watching your tutorials.. make them look so easy and fun! You sound like you would be a lot of fun to

[@bchan3183]

I’m going to do this! You are so fun to watch.

[@rachelt7000]

I need to rewatch that ninja pocket action, but I love not having to make a lining, yet have all the seams hidden! Thanks.

[@ruhonghuang3314]

A nice bag

[@mrogers2345]

Double thumbs up!

[@yorikoyo1]

I love your instruction!!! Thank you so much! What a great construction and instruction ❤️

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Cute! 💕 Thank you for sharing! 😊🌹

[@sarah_was_taken]

I have been looking for a decent zipper by the yard. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@al3vixen]

Awesome! I have some quilted fat quarter panels I'm going to use up with this tute. I've been looking for just the right project and this is it!

[@dawnroadment6835]

FABULOUS TUTORIAL> never put a zipper in before but defo gonna try.Thank you sweetie. xxxx

[@BumbleBeeOnTheBeach]

Awesome 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I thank you 🙏 for this creative tuto Mister Domestic ! I subscribed to your channel since last xmas🎅 then used to follow your activities👩‍💻 .In fact, I didn't grab any knowledges 🤷‍♀️ in sewing yet but I will start to learn seam's rudiments with a known professional who provides course 💁🏼‍♀️ from September 🍂 and I hope 🧞‍♀️ I will be able once to do the items that you tremendously make 🏆 Anyway, I am delighted with the idea to realise fabrics goodies by my own and I very look forward to start the teaching ! Best regards from FRANCE 🇫🇷 Have an Amazing Day 🌞 Cheers&Confetti ; )🍀 Iris Apfel 🍓

[@MsPoodlelady]

So beautiful! I can't wait to make it

[@gladynesswerdloff5819]

Love it!!

[@Trinity333ist]

That bag is perfect for a diaper bag for an on-the-go mom!!!

[@pattyglaviano3285]

Great tutorial! I look forward to making one.

[@sherrieleeberry]

Hey! You made that fun and easy. Thank you

[@valeriejohnson2367]

Perfect

[@laurapage8190]

I have that same fabric!😊

[@vanessaevangelistaferreira6752]

Oi tudo bem? Amei seu projeto e seu jeito de explicar, mesmo não sabendo falar inglês!!! Seu vídeo é muito bem explicado, consigo entender como fazer. Obrigada e abraços aqui do Brasil!!

[@shelleyvonletkemann6659]

You're the G R E A T E S T! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@ArtGalleryFabrics]

Love these so much! Thanks for such a great tutorial! Definitely going to be getting some of those zippers and make some of these bags!

[@CLEMANSJK]

Binge watching again! Yaasssssss!

[@margarethanson50]

Would love to make for my niece for her first college this year in Falls.

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

The wonder tape was my new best friend. It made the zipper sew easy 👍💓

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

Mister Domestic keeping making your videos, you rock !!!

[@dianaroberts9350]

You're so funny,love your enthusiastic approach to teachingg

[@dianaroberts9350]

@@MxDomestic you're very welcome,love you!

[@brendamerelyn]

Love it Going to make these for a shelter, the kids need something o put their things in . Thank you

[@aprildavidson5671]

I am gonna have to try this, so I can have a cool bag to carry to the Oceanfront or Busch Garden

[@claudiamejia-vasquez3165]

I love it 😻😻😻😻

[@sewnsewing]

You're good. I'm curious about the other video. I'll take a good look.

[@DanaStrotheide]

Those French seams are witchcraft! Love it. I'll definitely have to make one! ❤️

[@lindagillespie6556]

Beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mbcalderwood]

Love it