DIY Drawstring Backpack Tutorial | Days 21-24 of 30 Day Sewing Challen

Hello and welcome to Days 21-24 of our 30 Day Learn to Sew Challenge! Today we begin a new project where we'll make a drawstring backpack using my pattern named, Burkett. This tutorial has been divided up into four short videos to make the project more manageable and beginner-friendly.

This hands-free drawstring backpack will keep your belongings secure while traveling and going about your day. It’s lightweight and minimalist which makes it a practical companion to take to school, sports, the gym, flea markets, and even as a carry-on.

This pattern will teach you an easy method for creating a zipper pocket, it will get you comfortable sewing with a mix of different fabrics, how to make and attach a drawstring closure using grommets and premade bias tape, and lots of helpful tips along the way!

If you haven’t already, please make sure to purchase this pattern before beginning the tutorial. You can find it HERE on our website, or you can request it at your local quilt shop.

Enjoy the tutorial, and if you have any questions, please comment below!

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I hope you enjoyed this pattern and if you haven't tuned into the other projects in this series yet, I hope you’ll go back into the series and check them out. You should be very proud for making it this far if you’ve been following along!

We’d love to see your completed project and your progress during this series! Share photos using #sallietomato, #burkettdrawstringbag, and #30daysewingchallenge.

If you’re following along with our 30 day challenge, tomorrow’s video will be the start of the final project in this series. It’s a unique pattern that I designed which I thought would be useful for all kinds of storage in your home! I hope to see you tomorrow!