Sew a Mini Backpack
Learn to sew your own backpack
Details
Backpacks are a great accessory & really fun to sew and customise! In this workshop we will be making the Mini sized Making Backpack from Noodlehead. This is a simple looking backpack but has a number of different options allowing you to customise to your own needs & style. We will be making the mini size but details of the larger size are included in the pattern. Approximate size is: 8” wide x 10½” tall x 4½” deep (20 cm x 27 cm x 11.5 cm) This course is designed for those with basic machine skills - knowing how to set up, thread and sew straight seams. Basic experience with sewing a zip is useful but not essential. During the workshop we will learn: - How to read the pattern and cut our pieces - Sew a variety of pockets, including an inside welt pocket & front slip pocket or hidden zip pocket* - Sew the gusset & straps - Construct the final bag What's Included - Making Backpack Pattern - Hardware (zips, interfacing, rings & sliders)* *Please note if you want to make the additional front zip pocket there is an additional charge of £4 for extra zips & pulls. We only recommend this pocket for experienced sewers - it is not complicated to do but does require extra time to complete. What you will need - Outer Fabric: Cotton Canvas - Lining Fabric: Quilting Cotton - Straps: Cotton or poly webbing, 1.5" wide (2.2m for either size) - Handles, Tabs etc: Cotton or poly webbing, 1" wide (1.5m for either size) - Binding: 12 mm wide double fold binding (Regular 3.2 m, Mini 2.2m)~ - You may wish to get a thread which matches or co-ordinates with your fabric (many fabric retailers offer a thread matching service) We recommend getting 1m of each fabric (particularly for directional fabric - you will have plenty of extra)
Cancellation Policy
Booking - Payments must be received in full or in part when booking online - All courses & workshops include £5 non-refundable admin fee. - Any remaining payment must be paid by bank transfer before the course/workshop start date. Cancellations These must be received at least two weeks before the workshop starts to receive a refund, minus £5 non-refundable admin fee. Payment cannot be refunded if places are cancelled later that this date. MYO Workshops: - £10 deposit is non-refundable, this covers admin fees & workshop planning - Workshops not held at Learn & Create (Newtonmore) must be held at community venues e.g. village or church halls, not your own home - Venues will need to have their own public liability insurance, provide electricity outlets, chairs & tables. - Booking & payment of a community venue is the responsibility of the individual/group (if not using Learn & Create in Newtonmore). - Individual/Group must inform the venue if the chosen workshop will include sewing equipment. All Learn & Create equipment is PAT tested & we can provide details of our insurance if necessary. - Remaining payments are due 3 weeks before your workshop date & are non-refundable from this point Young Creatives & After School Clubs If you cancel your place 14 days prior to the programme start date (e.g. by the first date of the block) you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your place 7 days prior to the programme start date (e.g. by the first date of the block) you will receive a 60% refund as by this time we are likely to have purchased materials. We will not be able to refund cancellations received later than 7 days prior to the programme start date.