
Make a Lake Backpack with Sallie Tomato
Sometimes you just need a substantial bag for containing your belongings for your day to day responsibilities. Or, maybe you’d like a quick travel bag, the Lake backpack is a great looking solution! Let Kate show you all the steps.

Instructor
Jessica Barrera
Jessica Barrera is the Founder and Owner of Sallie Tomato, a provider of original sewing patterns, as well as designer patterns from other companies, bag kits, purse hardware, nylon-coil handbag zippers, a wide variety of cotton, canvas, cork & faux leather fabrics - plus sewing machines, notions, interfacings & stabilizers, & more!
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Chapters
- 0:00Intro
- 2:23Getting Started
- 3:00Fuse Interfacing to Coordinating Pieces
- 3:27Attach Stabilizer to Foam Base
- 3:48Attach Foam to Coordinating Pieces
- 4:45Shape & Prepare Pieces
- 9:55Optional: Install Handmade Label
- 10:29Install Strap Arches
- 11:06Create & Attach Handle
- 13:48Make & Attach D-Ring Connectors
- 14:59Optional: Attach Bag Feet
- 15:31Assemble Exterior
- 21:24Make & Attach Interior Slip Pocket
- 21:40Add Interior Zipper Pocket
- 22:03Assemble Lining & Optional: Add Interior Mesh Pocket
- 25:37Complete Interior
- 27:20Finish Raw Ends of Zipper
- 28:41Assemble Bag
- 36:30Make the Adjustable Strap
- 39:37Make & Attach Zipper Pull Tassel
- 39:52Create Strap Arch Closure
- 41:26Closing
Common Questions
What is covered in Make a Lake Backpack with Sallie Tomato?
Sometimes you just need a substantial bag for containing your belongings for your day to day responsibilities. Or, maybe you’d like a quick travel bag, the Lake backpack is a great looking solution! Let Kate show you all the steps.
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:42:21.
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