How to Sew The Sewspire Everyday Backpack Part 3 of 3

Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire!
Today I am here to show you via a 3 part video series how to sew what I am calling The Everyday Backpack. For this project you will need approximately 2.5 yards of material and 1 yard of quilt batting. These amounts will vary slightly depending upon the width of your material and if it has a directional pattern.
Hardware: four 1.5” tri glides, one 7” zipper, one 14” zipper
To begin, precut the following Pattern Pieces:
A. Body Panels 11″ x 14″, cut 4 and back 2 with quilt batting
B. Sides / Bases 6″ x 11″, cut 6 and back 3 with quilt batting
C. Interior Zipper Trim, 3″ x 11″, cut 1
D. Interior Zipper Pocket, 9″ x 18″, cut 1
E. Interior Slip Pocket, 11″ x 16″, cut 1
F. Zipper Casing, 7″ x 18″, cut 2
G. Exterior Handle Trim, 3″ x 11″, cut 2
H. Exterior Strap Tabs, 6″ x 11″, cut 2
I. Shoulder Straps, 6″ x 38″, cut 2 and line both with a 3″ x 38″ strip of batting
J. Short Handles, 6″ x 20″, cut 2 and line both with a 3″ x 20″ strip of batting
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I will be back next week with another inspired project. Until then, please know the creative genius in me will be celebrating the creative genius in you!
XO,
Andrea
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[@dianahenderson6049]

This is a beautiful backpack . I chose to make it a bag because I knew I wouldn’t use it that way. I have to say this was the most challenging bag I’ve ever made and it will be one of a kind. Thank you for your great instructions maybe it was just me that it took me so long.

[@Sewspire]

So glad you were able to customize the bag to suit your needs and that you were successful even though it was a challenge. XO, Andrea

[@TheDreamingDilettante]

I am in love with the elephant fabric! So cute! Thank you for another amazing video!

[@Sewspire]

It is so pretty! That print is from a Tina Given's Pernillas Journey Collection.

[@TheDreamingDilettante]

@@Sewspire I'm on the hunt lol :)

[@IlFantamondodiPatty]

Hi Andrea. Thank you very much for this project. I like the way how you create it and its realization is very simply.:-)

[@Sewspire]

You are welcome! It was my pleasure to design and share. XO, Andrea

[@debbielucas2245]

Wow, love the backpack and so love the fabrics you use. Thank you so much for doing this video I can't wait to try this.

[@Sewspire]

You are welcome Debbie! There is nothing more I would rather do than design and share with this beautiful community of makers. Have fun sewing this! XO, Andrea

[@leigh4health]

I love this design. Can’t wait to make one out of denim!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sewspire]

I can hardly wait to see your beautiful creation Leigh! I miss chatting with you :)

[@leigh4health]

I miss chatting with you as well but will always be grateful to you for giving me the confidence to peruse my dreams. I will be starting a business launch program in two weeks whether I’ll be launching my business professionally! Pray for me!

[@Sewspire]

It was my pleasure and I will keep you in my prayers! I am so happy for you and proud of you!

[@monikahaider-bolten829]

Hi Andrea! That´s a really nice example for creating a backpack! :-) I think I will make one with a flap instead of the zipper for letting it look more than a backpack than like a handbag ;-) Thanks for the nice, friendly and clear teaching as every time! Your project is beautiful as always :-) Greetings from dark and rainy germany :-) - Monika -

[@Sewspire]

The flap closure will add a nice touch to the design Monika! Sending love and sunshine your way!

[@tonivergara5725]

This a beautiful backpack! Thank you Andrea! 🎉Happy New Year to you & your family!! Toni🌼

[@Sewspire]

So glad you like it Toni! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@melissaturner5178]

I love your videos. I’m a beginner and I’m able to create awesome things by following your lead. Would you consider making a toddler backpack? Preferably with side pockets for easy access to sippy cups. And only one top handle. My daughter wants me to make one for my grandson. Something small enough for him.

[@Sewspire]

I will keep this idea in mind as we plan out the summer tutorials!

[@belovedsgirl2494]

Love this! Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to make my own. Btw I pray you didn’t get poked with the needle stuck in your sweater near the end 😬.

[@Sewspire]

Hello Erica! Thank you so much for letting me know about that needle! Funny thing is... later that evening my husband stepped on a sewing needle in our kitchen. He reached down and picked it up to hand to me and I was like...how in the heck did that get in our kitchen...as I don't have a sewing room at home. I assumed it must have been hooked on me. Nonetheless he is ok; but, crazy that I drove all the way home and never got poked. I guess I should shake off before leaving the studio! Lesson learned. XO, Andrea

[@belovedsgirl2494]

You’re welcome. Hope he’s ok. I like to run a lint roller over myself if I’m using pins in my project to be sure I don’t have any sticking to me. I need to get one of those magnetic pin cushions that’d be so much easier. Have a happy sewing day 😊