Make this roll-top (waxed) canvas backpack! (sewing tutorial + free pattern)
Channel: Gentle Living Shop
Date: 2021-09-12

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We share with you how to DIY our family's favourite backpack. Cotton canvas is a great fabric alternative to nylon when making backpacks - no micro-plastics and so easy to repair! We hope you enjoy the video and let us know if you have any questions.
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➡️ Download canvas backpack sewing pattern: https://gentlelivingshop.org/sew-canvas-backpack.html

Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:56 size small - simplified pattern
01:04 size large - simplified pattern
01:48 Materials needed.
02:30 STAGE 1 - PREPARE FABRIC
02:33 stage 1.1 - cut and overcast
02:49 stage 1.2 - (optional) scour and wax
03:15 STAGE 2 - BASIC CONSTRUCTION
03:19 stage 2.1 - side pockets
04:32 stage 2.2 - front pockets
05:28 stage 2.3 - bottom panels
06:16 STAGE 3 - SHOULDER STRAPS
06:21 stage 3.1 - prepare straps
06:47 stage 3.2 - ladder slider adjustable buckle
07:27 stage 3.3 - strap & buckle sandwich
08:01 stage 3.4 - strap bracing thingy
08:39 stage 3.5 - strap to panel
09:33 STAGE 4 - HANDLE & ROLL-TOP
09:37 stage 4.1 - handle
10:02 stage 4.2 - roll-top strap
10:43 stage 4.3 - roll-top slots
11:26 STAGE 5 - FINAL ASSEMBLY
11:32 stage 5.1 - front+side panels
11:49 stage 5.2 - back+strap+side panels
12:14 FINAL PRODUCT + a little back story:)

➡️ Read more about scouring fabrics: https://gentlelivingshop.org/scour-fabric.html
➡️ Read more about waxing canvas at home: https://gentlelivingshop.org/waxed-canvas-diy.html 

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