Learn to make this lightweight Drawstring ドローストリング Backpack that expands when you need space to carry more things on the go! Choose a Japanese fabric of your choice and pair it with either brown or black leather drawstrings with matching nylon straps, canvas flap and base--and you're on your way to carrying your own creation! There's also a large, exterior slip pocket closed by magnetic snaps for you to keep non-valuable, quick access items like tissues, face mask etc. Metal accessories (buckles, magnetic snaps etc) are a standard bronze.
LEVEL: Confident Intermediate (You can sew confidently and have made thicker bags or pouches with interfacing/batting before)
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 25.5cmW x 36cmH x 14.5cmD
- Adjustable Nylon Straps - Approx 3cmW x 54 - 97cmL
- Hanging Strap - Approx 3cmW x 25cmL
- Exterior Slip Pocket - Approx 38cmW x 19cmH
- Lining Slip Pocket - Approx 13.5cmW x 15.5cmH x 2
- Flap & Pocket Closures - Magnetic Snaps
- Material - Cotton Canvas/Canvas
- Only bag flap and bottom is fused with interfacing
FABRIC OPTIONS:
- Choose between using cotton canvas or thick canvas for the exterior fabric
- Cotton canvas:
- More fabric options, easier to sew, softer and slouchier bag
- Indicate your preferred fabric colours, prints and cartoon/non-cartoon
- You'll receive max 5 print fabric options to choose one from
- Thick Canvas:
- Less fabric options, harder to sew, sturdier bag
- Geometrics like stripes and dots or San-X prints only
- We'll match a suitable solid coloured lining to your chosen print fabric
- The bag flap, bottom and strap cover will either be brown or black canvas accordingly to your chosen brown or black straps and leather drawstrings
ACCESSORY OPTIONS:
- 2 Bag Straps & Leather Drawstring Combinations: Brown or Black
- Note: The natural colour of leather is brown. The black leather drawstrings are dyed black. You might experience slight discolouration over time.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Ironing and fusing interfacing to your fabrics
- Adjusting the needle position for precise seam allowances
- How to pin/clip your fabrics for sewing precision
- Sewing basting stitches, straight and curve seams
- Installing magnetic snaps
- Sewing of exterior and lining slip pockets
- Creating a front flap with magnetic snap closure
- Making adjustable backpack straps
- Importance of snips during bag sewing
- Managing and reducing bulk during bag sewing
- Constructing a large drawstring flap backpack
- No hand sewing is required
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing notes, pattern and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.