WEEK 1: Collecting Supplies
Welcome to the 2025 Backpack Backpack Sew-along!
We’re so excited and grateful to have you sewing along with us as we make The Archie Backpack and The Violet Backpack patterns.
This week, we’re focusing on gathering all the supplies you’ll need to make your bag. If you haven’t already grabbed your pattern, use the links below to get started!
Missed our Instagram Live?
No worries! I shared all the helpful supplies you’ll need for a successful backpack-making experience. You can catch the replay now on YouTube—just click the link below!
Let's talk Notions. I want to share my favorite notions and supplies that will give you the best results. These have been my favorite tried and true supplies over my years of bag making. Promise I'm only sharing my favorites!!
- Stiletto + Pinmoor protective tops
- Topstitch 90/14 needles
- Chalk Liner
- Air Erasing Fabric Pen
- Wonder Clips
- Tube Turner (if you are covering your Handles with fabric)
If you're just starting out with bag making, I'd recommend getting a few notions to make the process easier for you. You can get all of my favorites in one bundle with the Bag Making Tools Starter Kit.
Let’s Make Things Simple!
We’ve put together finishing kits for each of the backpack patterns to make your prep even easier. These kits include everything you need (except fabric) to complete your bag.
Click the links below to grab your kit, and be sure to check the available options to select the variations that work best for you!
Don’t Miss Our Special Week with @fabricpop!
Christina is joining us next week to share all her best fussy cutting tips—plus cutting info for a fun patchwork pocket on both the Violet and Archie Backpacks!
Thanks for tuning in this week!
I’m so excited to be sewing alongside so many of you making backpacks this summer. Can’t wait to see what you create—see you next week!
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