Phoebe Back Pack by Sincerely Jen

The Phoebe Mini Backpack features a front zippered pocket and a back zippered pocket on the exterior. Inside is another zippered pocket and a slip pocket. Enough pockets to keep everything organized. The zipper top closure keeps your belongings safely inside. The best part...no drop in lining or binding required! (Although there are optional binding instructions included - suggested when thicker fabrics are used). Rated INTERMEDIATE by Jenny!
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My amendments:
-Backpack straps - 1.5" wide x 45" - I wanted .5" due to my hardware but you can do whatever thickness you want!
-I wanted my Handle to be 1" wide so I cut 2" x length specified in pattern
-I made my Handle rolled, you'll have to watch the video to see that!
-I recessed my Strap Anchors on the back panel, I used a 2.5" long x 2" wide piece and folded the long edge in toward center and topstitched to create a 1" wide anchor. The actual installation is shown in the video!
I sewed using Tex 45 Siah Swag thread, a size 18 needle, 4mm stitch length, and I used my Juki TL2010q.
Zipper overlay template: www.sewgnar.co/product-page/i...

[@Kera.S.]

Happy Birthday!🎁 ❤

[@giulianaraboini]

Thank you for another awesome tutorial. I have to double thank you for showing how you install a zipper overlay. It is the best technique, in my opinion. I have tried other ways, and to me this is the easiest and creates a beautiful pocket. I started my stitching at the lower right hand corner, stitched along the bottom and stopped at the lower left. This avoided the issue of the stitching affecting the pocket. You are very talented and I have learned so much from your videos. Have a beautiful day!🤩

[@SewGnar]

You’re welcome!

[@kristinehammerbacher378]

I love this pattern. I've made it in cotton and now I want to make it in cork!! Thanks for the video!

[@SewGnar]

You are so welcome!

[@EdieEdgmon-tc9vb]

Great job!!! I love that bag!!!

[@SewGnar]

Thank you!

[@suemellette2829]

Awesome video! What an interesting way of turning a bag- backpack! I watched the video in its entirety. I also watched 2 of Jennifer's 3 videos. I must say, your explanations were clearer as were your demonstrations. However, I believe I will have to watch your video several more times before I feel confident in giving it a try. I do like working with cork, but I am thinking cotton might be a bit easier for me. Thanks for sharing and being so real in all your videos!

[@SewGnar]

Thanks for watching!

[@Karen626]

What a sleek looking back pack. GORGEOUS in cork!

[@SewGnar]

Right?!

[@SewGnar]

Right?!

[@DrofJustice]

I just finished this. Thanks for the modification ideas. I used cork plus stonewash vinyl for the front pocket (woven interfacing for that piece only as it has some stretch) and water resistant canvas for lining and pockets. I widened the back zipper pocket by 1” and used overlays for both and put 2 pulls on the main zipper. I added a padded center strap + woven strap to the back top seam to make this a sling and did the strap anchors as in this video. I considered binding the final seam due to bulky fabrics but decided to birth through the back pocket instead. Glad I did. Easy peasy. BUT my strap connector failed the first time I put it on 😢 (the stitching was too close to the slit and popped open) so I opened the pocket to access the anchor and added a second rivet to both ABOVE the slit. All good. Love this bag as a sling. I’ve been using the Retro Sling by Kandou and love it, but it’s to narrow at the top. This will hold my iPad and insulin pump supplies for travel. Woop!

[@SewGnar]

That sounds like an amazing bag!! Well done!

[@livistodal2562]

Loooove it, delicious black and colorparty inside 😍😍😍😍😍

[@SewGnar]

Thank you!

[@christinewhitaker2957]

That’s cute! I can’t wait to meet you @ your class

[@SewGnar]

Can't wait!

[@Missy_Made_It]

Thanks!

[@SewGnar]

Thank you so much!

[@aptlady4u102]

Nice job

[@SewGnar]

Thanks!

[@KellyDannemann]

I have to make this now. Jen’s patterns are so easy to follow. You rocked it. You made it look so easy.

[@SewGnar]

Aww yay!

[@debbiesdroppedstitchstudio1587]

Brilliant! I actually stumbled on to the double turn making my March knitting project bags! It was so cool - I wish I had a video of myself when I did it for the first time! I was soooooo excited! I want to make this backpack! Thanks for the video ❤️

[@SewGnar]

The double turn is 🤯

[@lefty4180]

Just got the pattern plus another one! Love your tutorials ❤

[@SewGnar]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sonialovesewing2396]

U did an awesome job! I hv this pattern for a while now, & and have been wanting to make it. Thank u for your input & the tutorial

[@SewGnar]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nikkiclarke4417]

Hi Nicole, Brilliant video and really lovely bag, you always make it look so easy. You are so talented and a great instructor. Always enjoy watching. Looking for to next back pack video. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@SewGnar]

Thanks so much 😊

[@renar11d11]

Nice works. Always learning from you.

[@SewGnar]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barbaraparas5672]

Great tutorial Nicole, love this backpack !😊

[@SewGnar]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@robingoldsmith2491]

Thanks Nicole used your coupon code and grabbed a pattern.

[@SewGnar]

You are so welcome!

[@Lana.Created]

Just picked the pattern up on her birthday sale! Simply Jens "one with moremeknow" is currently my favorite mid sized bag bag at the moment

[@SewGnar]

That’s a great one too!

[@suzannehanlon2941]

Fab video, .... and I love the studio look! you look amazing!

[@SewGnar]

Thank you so much!!

[@teresahewatt9858]

Thankyou for the for the tutorial but love all you tutorials .and videos

[@SewGnar]

Glad you like them!

[@SewGnar]

Glad you like them!

[@gloriamccallum5447]

Love it!!!❤❤❤

[@SewGnar]

Thank you!

[@yeaz0317]

Have you considered making the Nova Sling from RLR Creations? I've only found one video for it and it looks amazing. Sling, backpack, shoulder and cross-body all in one!

[@SewGnar]

I haven’t heard of it, I’ll look into it!

[@lasandrajackson1474]

Beautiful bag Nicole. Where did you purchase the 1/4 inch double sided tape (i usually use Wawak and you’re right it is thick)?

[@SewGnar]

This tape is from The Sewing Room in Garner!

[@dmarie1157]

When using cork for bags, do you use any sort of product to keep the cork supple so it doesnt crack when turning and folding when making a bag like this??

[@SewGnar]

I don’t. Most cork has a finish on it to help with longevity!

[@nancyclement5292]

Where do you purchase the 1/8 inch tape? I have been having trouble finding it. Thanks

[@SewGnar]

Wawak and The Sewing Room in Garner!

[@miric6224]

Didn’t see the open slot ruler you developed to aid zipper work. Where is the info? Using ipad and saw no links. Thanks.

[@SewGnar]

www.sewgnar.co/product-page/interchangable-zipper-overlay-rivet-placement-acrylic-template

[@sallyturner1669]

Reminds me of Coach. Do you have the cream for hair dye if it’s on your skin? Maybe that could work in the temp tattoos?

[@SewGnar]

I don't have any cream. I finally started peeling/scratching them off yesterday. These bad boys are good fake tattoos!

[@debbiesdroppedstitchstudio1587]

How much cork did you use?

[@SewGnar]

Hard to say because I didn’t actually measure each piece but the pattern has specs!

[@ashleyhenry2860]

What sewing machine do you have ?

[@SewGnar]

Juki TL2010q

[@elainen2636]

What is your website name?

[@SewGnar]

www.SewGnar.co