The Amazing Mini Backpack from Kandou Patterns - FULL TUTORIAL!

My excitement for this pattern is pretty obvious, but it truly is such a fun bag to make! I’ve been on the hunt all year for a great mini backpack pattern, and this is it. I hope you enjoy making this as much as I do!

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Grab the pattern here: https://bit.ly/3J4gWjz

My glue on nails: https://www.redaspenlove.com/jessok/

Timestamps for each step in the first comment!

Happy Sewing!

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Links!
Waterproof Canvas: https://www.fabric.com/buy/0616541/ot...
Miss Mac Fabric: https://www.missmacfabric.com/collect...
Ana Maria Horner Roses Fabric: https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com/col...
Animal Print Fabric (similar option): https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com/aut...
Woven Interfacing : https://tinyurl.com/yvpb5c32
Fusible Fleece: https://www.joann.com/thermolam-plus-...
Zipper Tape: https://sallietomato.com/collections/...
Rivet Press: https://kamsnaps.com/collections/kam-...
Magnetic Snaps: https://kamsnaps.com/collections/kams...
Hardware: https://emmalinebags.com/collections/...
Bag Tag Info:   / lets-talk-my-bag-42193887  
Leather Double Sided Tape: https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Constru...
*Dritz Washaway Double Sided Tape: https://amzn.to/3pUVnby
*Small Ruler: https://amzn.to/3fmxFQR
*Hole Punch: https://amzn.to/36WDReB
*Beacon Glue: https://amzn.to/3lZ6ZrG
*Chalk Pencil: https://amzn.to/2J3oHMt
*Air Erasing Marker: https://amzn.to/3lVkFEf
Turning Tool: https://sewsweetness.com/products/pre...
Mara Thread: https://www.wawak.com/Thread/Thread-B...
Mesh Fabric: https://www.byannie.com/mesh-lightwei...
Folded Elastic: https://www.byannie.com/fold_over_ela...
*Beautural Iron: https://amzn.to/397dKEg

Here are your Time Stamps!
Intro - 0:00
Printing The Pattern - 4:30
Materials - 6:09
Make Front Pocket - 13:07
Make Pocket Flap - 19:01
Attach Bag Tag - 26:33
Back Zipper Pocket - 27:39
Create Waterproof Canvas Straps - 36:25
Make Adjustable Straps - 40:48
Padded Straps - 43:33
Assemble Straps - 45:32
Attach Straps To Back Panel - 50:58
Make Top Zipper Gusset - 54:23
Add Carry Handle - 58:25
Join Gussets - 1:01:21
Make Lining Pocket - 1:03:59
Assembly - 1:07:33
Binding Seams - 1:18:23
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My favorite sewing tools -

Seam Ripper / Stilletto : https://bit.ly/30J69dt
Wool Pressing Mat: https://sewsweetness.com/products/fel...
*Clover Clips: https://amzn.to/2P6IKtR
*Chalk Marker: https://amzn.to/2RApaaV

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My sewing machines -

*Main workhorse (Juki TL 2010q): https://amzn.to/2YGTZur
Portable workhorse: Bernina 350
New Kid in Town: Bernina 770QE
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