Tag: dry oil canvas

Erin Backpack Sew Along || Part 6: Final Bag Assembly

Welcome Back to the Erin Backpack Sew Along!  We are now at the FINISH —  Part 6: Final Bag Assembly!  If you missed any of the prior blog posts, you can find them below:

It’s now time to put the bag altogether and add all the dimension.  To make sewing a little easier, remove the sewing machine table to better maneuver the bag around the free arm.  Take time sewing even though the videos are short…most segments have been sped up 4x-6x the normal speed!

ASSEMBLE the exterior

To assemble the exterior part of the bag, click into the video above.  Note the following as you watch:

  • You can always unzip zipper to help ease the bag under the machine
  • Don’t be afraid to  use finger and arm muscles to keep thick layers together.  Move up to a larger needle, if needed
  • Backstitch well over pocket seams
  • Go back and stitch Y-seam corners, if needed.  I have to go back all the time!
  • With Main bottom, trimmed SA in half instead of notching due to thickness of canvas and foam.

ADD LINING To FINISH BAG

Items to note:

  • I added the Craft/Wonder tape to the Lining while it was free and unattached to the bag.  This makes it a little easier than waiting later as instructed in the pattern
  • Trim back any foam or fabric that maybe creating bulk, especially at the zipper ends.
  • When attaching the Lining, fold in the seam allowance  to see where placement should be BEFORE gluing.
  • Again, move slowly for even stitching around the zipper
  • If you are looking for the Jumbo Clips or thimble I use, you can find them on my >> Amazon Erin Backpack Supply List.

If you haven’t added the rivets onto the Back Strap Tabs, you can add them on now.  (I’ve decided to leave them off of my version.)

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your new Erin Backpack!  Make sure to post your pictures on Instagram using #ErinBackpackSewAlong #ErinBackpack and #LoveYouSewPatterns to win the prize pack!  Entries are open until the end of the month!

Thank you to everyone who has joined along for my very first sew along!  I’ve learned quite a bit about video editing while trying to provide you the right content to navigate through this pattern.  I hope you enjoyed it!  Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

 

Happy Stitching!

Cristy

 

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Erin Backpack Sew Along || Part 2: Make the Strap and Key Fob

Welcome Back to the Erin Backpack Sew Along!  We are now on Part 2: Making the Strap and Key Fob.  If you missed any of the prior blog posts, you can find them below:

Now let’s get to it!

MAKE THE STRAP

For the Sew Along, I have this great Expedition Dry Oilskin Canvas that is 61″ wide.  So, I’m happily skipping steps 9-10 to piece the strap together.  Again, since this is a treated canvas, I cannot use heat and fuse woven interfacing to it.  At 9 oz in weight, it’s okay on it’s own!

[Steps – ]  Click into the video above to watch the entire Strap making process.  As you watch, please note the following:

  • Adding nylon webbing is a great way to add strength to a strap, especially if you cannot interface it (like with laminates and waxed canvas.)  I show the option in the video, but do not add it to my project due to the thickness of my fabric already.
  • If you are worried about bulk at the end of your straps, one of my bag testers recommends this technique –>
  • Use Fray Check to help seal the ends.  I like to add the seam sealant, let it dry and then come back to trim it.
  • If you need additional help setting Rivets manually, go to this post.

 

MAKE THE KEY FOB

With the Dry Oilskin canvas being so thick, it would create such a big folded knob relative to the  1/2″ Swivel Clasp.  So, for this the sew along, I used the lining fabric instead.

 

[Steps 18-20] Click into the video above for the entire Key Fob making process.

  • If you need additional help setting Rivets manually, go to this post.

 

Hope you are doing well with this short Part 2!  Drop any questions you may have in the comments!  Now I’ll see you next week for the Erin Sew Along Part 3:  Making the Back Panel.

 

Hugs and Stitches,

Cristy

 

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