I Build A Sweet Backpack - White Canvas with Custom Black Quilting and Red Lining

[@lexcrob1]

There is really something to your videos. Thanks for sharing seriously.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I appreciate that!

[@derekforestier1708]

you do some amazing work. As a 50yr old male who just got his first 2 sewing machines, its nice to have someone to look up to doing some really cool stuff. thanks for sharing

[@AlexanderDyer]

Good to have you. You may find this interesting, about 75% of my viewership is male and your age bracket is also strongly represented. Thank you sir.

[@realsuprimo]

Great work, I can't believe you pattern matched the quilt lines pocket to body. Attention to detail I love it.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks a million.

[@cdhodg7104]

I like your shears!

[@Enig_Mata]

I could watch your videos all day - incredible craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your talent with us mere mortals.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I am very glad you like my videos. I too am a mere mortal who stands on the shoulders of giants and is also assisted by awesome machines and jealous video editing. 😉

[@paturnellahazell8091]

I thought i was the only one,haha

[@GaryT1952]

I feel as if I am watching Norm Abram, enormous talent and ability and every exotic tool known to man. Great job!

[@AlexanderDyer]

I used to watch This Old House and New Yankee Workshop on PBS. Norm Abram is a Master and I am a simple tool enthusiast. Thank you very much for your kind compliments.

[@bryanwade7678]

Must be a Cockford Ollie sewing machine you are using . Nice work.

[@Lapeerphoto]

Thanks Alexander. Great job. Matching the pattern so well=impressive.!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you for the nice comments. 🙂

[@colfax.]

Beautiful product and process as always. Would love to see it on your back. Love your process videos man, thank you.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks for the love and support

[@angelchauguardado8059]

Very very Nice. I like it

[@AlexanderDyer]

Happy.

[@wilkbor]

It looks great.

[@AlexanderDyer]

💥

[@rrhopewell]

That was awesome

[@AlexanderDyer]

😊

[@hcjack2208]

You make it seem so easy! Great job.

[@AlexanderDyer]

The machines do all the work.

[@shammient]

Nice mug, gentlemanz.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I am a fan, thanks for leaving a comment in the doobly doo.

[@MarcosAlvarado_]

man. this i s some true craftmanship. you create some amazing things

[@AlexanderDyer]

✨💥👍

[@musicnthed]

Really great work!

[@AlexanderDyer]

⭐️

[@Strylover]

Very nice work. And, a very inspirational video.

[@christinamoore3029]

Thanks for making the videos. Loved the sound of that Juki machine, like its sewing through butter.

[@joelwestlin]

I like the narrow presser foot on your Juki triple feed machine. Would be much appreciated if you could let me know where to find one. Looks like it would fit any machine with the old "Singer standard"?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Nice mug ;) Great job, Alexander, another beautiful video!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Yeah, I think that guy is funny and I liked the cup. Thanks Jason, you are my inspiration to build a backpack. I am pretty sure there will be more, it is pretty fun.

[@LauraLaura-g2d]

Good job , this nice thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you.

[@jeremydickerson8243]

Great bag and video Alexander! Keep them coming!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks, I will!

[@26354mr]

Beautiful work & you make sewing seem cool.

[@airnashville3883]

The backpack is amazing. I love your work and you are a very accomplished videographer and editor as well. Your videos are pithy and have a polished look, very artistic. Thanks for sharing them with us here on youtube. I also follow Jasonofalltrades and the work you both do compliments each other's talents.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I like watching thejasonofalltrades videos. Thank you for all the kind observations.

[@leecopp8012]

Hey Mr Alex, another fun video. Thanks for the fresh look at quilting, that worked nicely. I normally just quilt up a chunk and cut the pieces from it. It is nice seeing how you sew the heavy stuff together. Really nice grommet press. Thanks for the ride .. Lee .. a patreon supporter

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you sir! I really appreciate your support. I got that press from a factory that was down sizing and the good folks at Siska provided the dies for my grommets. I'll have a video about the press soon. Thanks again.

[@PatrickGiguereLC]

Love it!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great!

[@provisionhandmadegear3946]

Excellent!!! Alexander you make everything seem so (seam sew) easy! I wonder if you could suggest for me where or what model of zipper foot for my Morse semi individual machine No. 16080135, would work with my machine? I know you're an expert in this field. It is a machine similar to a Rex 607 or a Consew cp206r or a Reliable 2000u33/2002w. My research has not been fruitful. Thanks for this great video!

[@markfannin3975]

Wow. Amazing product, professional video as usual. I noticed all the machines you used in the construction of the backpack. Would you consider making a video that tours your workshop and talks a little about how what the machines are and how you obtained them? That would be very useful for me because I am building my equipment list. When I retired I intend to make bags, holsters, backpacks, wallets etc. I am buying now but I didn't recognize a lot of the machine you used. It would help a few of us I think. Thanks.

[@AlexanderDyer]

That is an interesting idea and one I will have to think about and I appreciate the positive input. I have been buying and selling these machines for about 5 years mostly locally off of Craigslist and Facebook Market etc. and I keep some for myself. The process has taught me so much about what everything is, there is just just nothing like getting a new machine in your shop and getting your hands on it for a few weeks to learn the behavior of these different configurations of machines. Pretty much every machine I have ever sold has a video on my channel so check them out in the mean time to see some of the different features of the many machines.

[@bengriffiths2185]

very impressive champ !

[@AlexanderDyer]

🤩

[@rainieraine1192]

Would you be able to show us how to make a bike pannier bag? Really enjoy your channel, thank you

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

nice job, funny you and I seemed to go thru a lot of the same machines...lol

[@AlexanderDyer]

Ha ha! Great minds think alike. 🙂

[@Yadziga]

Really nice bag do you sell PDF's of your pattern

[@AlexanderDyer]

I have not learned how to do that. 😕

[@nickdavis4839]

Nice job! Would have you been comfortable using only a Juki 1541S for making this bag?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Yes, easily.

[@erichorne5428]

Hi Alexander, I just bought a Rex, Chandler...machine. Mine has Hilton name branded on it. It is missing the reverse lever and some small parts. I've been trying online with different vendors, salvage, but no luck. If you have any suggestions can I contact you other than here? Thanks, Eric

[@AlexanderDyer]

Good news, Bad news. Bad news: These are not made anymore and parts are difficult to find retail. Good news: There must have been millions of these produced because I see them all the time and they can be picked up for reasonable prices. If your parts supplier can't help you out try to find another second hand and buy on for parts. I have bought these for a low as $100. Good Luck

[@myzlyn56]

I couldn't see the foot you were using for your zipper. Could you please let us know which foot you prefer for zipper on a dnu-1541s? Thank you

[@AlexanderDyer]

I used my Juki LU-1508 to do that and I used this foot www.khsew.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=180_259&product_id=445

[@MrNum1phoneman]

What kind of scissors are those

[@AlexanderDyer]

Oh!, Those are very good. Kai 7300 12 Inch Professional Scissors amzn.to/2Ns9nJy

[@Huskyresqr]

Hi Alexander, Another great video. What grommet dies are you using..and is that the foot-operated Stimson?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Stay tuned for next video all about the foot press. Yes it is Stimpson. Click the bell next to the subscribe button to be notified.

[@peggygood6320]

Can I buy patterns from you?

[@AdiarraS]

I love watching your videos, they are awesome!

[@giovanninasuluh]

That is indeed a sweet backpack! Owning a Juki is definitely on my bucket list. What model is this?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Juki 1508

[@DTRB56]

Love the video. Do you have a pattern for this bag. I'd really like to make it

[@AlexanderDyer]

I saw your tool bag, good work. I don't have any plans for this bag nor do I intend to create any but I do appreciate the interest. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@DTRB56]

Thank you. Am going to have a go at my own version

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

@6:26, what machine is that and attachment? Is that an attachment you can use on regular sewing machines?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Here are all the deets kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKaVgX6ArK1jhpY

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

nvm...found your other video. AWESOME.

[@funkiEst]

I didnt know industrial machines could be so silent :)

[@carmenholanda9403]

Perfeito

[@AlexanderDyer]

🤗

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Hi Alexander, your videos keep looking more and more professional with all the sound and recording effects that you are now incorporating. Wonderful music. Love the fast and slow speed sections during playback. Your design eye is right on target. Even if you might not like to write patterns, if you could possibly find someone to write them for you, I’m sure a pattern for this backpack and your bags and totes would sell like mad, because your aesthetic sensibilities are super-contemporary and look great. I don’t know many people who wouldn’t want to make and/or own a backpack like this one, whether it be slightly smaller, larger, or exactly this size. Your high contrasting black quilting thread on white canvas, red lining material (is that canvas, too?), rivets, and all details make this project really pop in a sea of drab, ordinary-looking backpacks and totes. Your finished backpack looks so much better than any backpack you could purchase at a sporting goods store, such as Northface, LL Bean, etc... Your sewing ability is high enough above mine, that I always learn new techniques. That machine that made and applied the black biais binding to unfinished edges is a sweet machine I wish I had. You encourage me with your skills, abilities, and edge-cutting designs to strive to produce higher quality artisanal-level sewing projects. What I wouldn’t pay to be a fly on the wall to watch you work for a week in your workshop studio. I know I’d learn so much. I wish I had the power and influence to increase your exposure in the design world to turn you into more than the super star that you are already. Thank you for all your fabulous work.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you.

[@octaviaivy7219]

Hello. Do you sell the pattern?

[@AlexanderDyer]

I am in the very beginning stages of learning how to digitize my patterns. As of now I have nothing to offer you. Thank you.

[@octaviaivy7219]

Thank you for your response.

[@ricromrec]

You’re HIRED!! Where’s your studio at man!!!?

[@apeterson23]

super clean. nice work!

[@AlexanderDyer]

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