Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Sign up for DeleteMe: de33watrk.com/3QJ6DW/KMKS9 Full project tutorial: beckystern.com/2025/05/25/simple-backpack-sewing-pattern
Supplies:
1 yard/meter 10oz cotton canvas fabric fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/10-oz-cotton-duck-canvas-fabric
1” webbing, poly or cotton (145 inches / 370cm total) amzn.to/4fYxNnc
Cotton sash rope (optional) amzn.to/4fRHzr5
2x pieces, 15 inches / 38cm each
1” Rectangle loops amzn.to/4g16uJa
1” Tri-glide slide amzn.to/4jdT9zK
Cut your own zipper (39 inches /100cm total) with add-your-own zipper pulls (4x) amzn.to/3JuHr3J
Main compartment 31 inches / 78cm
Front pocket 7.5 inches / 19cm
Matching thread amzn.to/43UQAKN
15mm snap set amzn.to/3RTlQp7
hammer amzn.to/3G25Izg
Tailor’s chalk amzn.to/3C4yBZN
or marking pen
Fabric scissors amzn.to/3qZRtmS
Sewing machine amzn.to/3r4pEtw
Lighter (for singeing webbing edges) amzn.to/42uAd8e
Printer amzn.to/4fNPNAN and paper for pattern amzn.to/40oTE2B
Paper scissors amzn.to/42ajqZY
Tape amzn.to/4abygkO
Iron amzn.to/46nfWmw
Ironing board amzn.to/3r19f9q
Sewing pins amzn.to/44gwJWp
or clips amzn.to/44j69Ma
Measuring tape amzn.to/4cqXP2c
Fabric wax (optional) https://beckystern.store/products/fabric-wax
00:00 Intro
00:17 Material List
00:55 The Pattern
02:22 Hardware and Straps
04:00 Pockets
04:16 Thank you DeleteMe
05:25 Zippers
08:08 Side Pieces
08:48 Assembling the Backpack
11:35 Waxing
12:00 Outro
Becky Stern is a maker living in NYC, publishing DIY projects about technology, and crafts from her Brooklyn studio.
youtube.com/BeckyStern
previous video: youtu.be/z4TtuDAIC7U
this time last year: youtu.be/paBIoCJARd4
Connect with Becky:
beckystern.com/newsletter
instagram.com/bekathwia
twitter.com/bekathwia
instructables.com/member/bekathwia
bekathwia.tumblr.com
pinterest.com/bekathwia
patreon.com/beckystern
🎶 Music is from epidemicsound.com
📷 Camera gear:
Panasonic GH5s: amzn.to/30ZohKn
Panasonic GH4: amzn.to/2koi4GU
main lens: amzn.to/2MpHIbs
wide lens: amzn.to/2Ee6hBQ
macro lens: amzn.to/2jaoXq9
magic arm: amzn.to/2rlEdZS
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links.
Sign up for DeleteMe: de33watrk.com/3QJ6DW/KMKS9 Full project tutorial: beckystern.com/2025/05/25/simple-backpack-sewing-pattern
Supplies:
1 yard/meter 10oz cotton canvas fabric fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/10-oz-cotton-duck-canvas-fabric
1” webbing, poly or cotton (145 inches / 370cm total) amzn.to/4fYxNnc
Cotton sash rope (optional) amzn.to/4fRHzr5
2x pieces, 15 inches / 38cm each
1” Rectangle loops amzn.to/4g16uJa
1” Tri-glide slide amzn.to/4jdT9zK
Cut your own zipper (39 inches /100cm total) with add-your-own zipper pulls (4x) amzn.to/3JuHr3J
Main compartment 31 inches / 78cm
Front pocket 7.5 inches / 19cm
Matching thread amzn.to/43UQAKN
15mm snap set amzn.to/3RTlQp7
hammer amzn.to/3G25Izg
Tailor’s chalk amzn.to/3C4yBZN
or marking pen
Fabric scissors amzn.to/3qZRtmS
Sewing machine amzn.to/3r4pEtw
Lighter (for singeing webbing edges) amzn.to/42uAd8e
Printer amzn.to/4fNPNAN and paper for pattern amzn.to/40oTE2B
Paper scissors amzn.to/42ajqZY
Tape amzn.to/4abygkO
Iron amzn.to/46nfWmw
Ironing board amzn.to/3r19f9q
Sewing pins amzn.to/44gwJWp
or clips amzn.to/44j69Ma
Measuring tape amzn.to/4cqXP2c
Fabric wax (optional) https://beckystern.store/products/fabric-wax
00:00 Intro
00:17 Material List
00:55 The Pattern
02:22 Hardware and Straps
04:00 Pockets
04:16 Thank you DeleteMe
05:25 Zippers
08:08 Side Pieces
08:48 Assembling the Backpack
11:35 Waxing
12:00 Outro
Becky Stern is a maker living in NYC, publishing DIY projects about technology, and crafts from her Brooklyn studio.
youtube.com/BeckyStern
previous video: youtu.be/z4TtuDAIC7U
this time last year: youtu.be/paBIoCJARd4
Connect with Becky:
beckystern.com/newsletter
instagram.com/bekathwia
twitter.com/bekathwia
instructables.com/member/bekathwia
bekathwia.tumblr.com
pinterest.com/bekathwia
patreon.com/beckystern
🎶 Music is from epidemicsound.com
📷 Camera gear:
Panasonic GH5s: amzn.to/30ZohKn
Panasonic GH4: amzn.to/2koi4GU
main lens: amzn.to/2MpHIbs
wide lens: amzn.to/2Ee6hBQ
macro lens: amzn.to/2jaoXq9
magic arm: amzn.to/2rlEdZS
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links.
