How to Make a Drawstring Backpack

Also known as a sackpack or a cinch sack, drawstring backpacks are a great way to carry around your everyday essentials. Not only are they great as a carryall bag, you can also use them as a gym bag, overnight bag and travel carry-on. The bag opening cinches closed using 1/4-inch rope, and the bag features a main opening and a zippered front pocket. This drawstring pack includes a lightweight lining and is made from cotton duck and DuraWax™ Waxed Canvas. Watch our tutorial and learn how to make your own drawstring backpack! HOW TO MAKE A DRAWSTRING BACKPACK CHAPTERS LIST: Cutting Out Fabric Panels - 0:48 min Sewing Zippered Pocket - 1:28 min Adding Bag Top, Tabs & Back - 8:11 min Cutting & Sewing Lining - 13:13 min Adding Drawstring Sleeve - 15:46 min Sewing Inside Lining - 19:57 min Adding Drawstrings - 28:56 min Materials List - 32:23 min MATERIAL LIST: DuraWax™ Light Waxed Canvas Cotton Duck 12 oz. - We Used - Item # 122408 https://www.sailrite.com/Brand/DuraWax/Popular-Collection/DuraWax-Light/type/Products?keywords=waxed%20canvas Cotton Duck Marine 10 oz. Off White 35" Fabric - Item # 863100 https://www.sailrite.com/Cotton-Duck-10oz-Off-White-36 Nylon 200D 60" Fabric - We Used - Item # 1002 https://www.sailrite.com/Nylon-Flag-Cloth-4oz-Red-60 YKK® Continuous Zipper Chain #5 (Metal Chain) - We Used - Item # 122357 https://www.sailrite.com/Zipper-Type/Metal-Chain/type/Products?keywords=YKK%C2%AE%20Continuous%20Zipper%20Chain%205%20Metal%20Ch YKK® Zipper Slider #5 Single Non‑Locking (Metal Chain) - We Used - Item # 122342 https://www.sailrite.com/Zipper-Type/Metal-Chain/type/Products?keywords=YKK%C2%AE%20Continuous%20Zipper%20Chain%205%20Metal%20Ch New England Sta‑Set Double Braid Rope 1/4" (6mm) White - Item # 812 https://www.sailrite.com/Sta-Set-Double-Braid-Line-1-4-6mm-White V‑92 White UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - Item # 100079 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-Polyester-White-UV-4oz-1-050-Yds Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - Item # 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards TOOLS LIST: Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24 Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - Item # 9655 https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-Rotary-Cutter-60mm 3-in-1 Mark and Trace - Item # 122802 https://www.sailrite.com/3-in-1-Mark-and-Trace Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36" - Item # 120257 https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing-Rotary-Cutting-Mat-24-x-36 Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - Item # 400600 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Deluxe-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-Package Wonder Clips Assorted Colors (Pk10) - Item # 121876 https://www.sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips-Set-of-10 Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide

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