Yes, again I have had the pleasure of testing a pattern for Bagstock Designs. It is always a happy time when she has a new bag pattern to test. Her pattern has clear instructions, and well written as well. That’s why it’s easy to follow. This time she comes up with a backpack style, and it called THE MERAKI Backpack. The meaning of Meraki that I got from google was “The soul, creativity, or love put into something; The essence of yourself that is put into your work.” Oh, that’s a beautiful name with gorgeous meaning, Love it!
The Meraki Backpack is a medium-sized backpack with a stylish look and practical storage. It’s a perfect companion for outings as it is not too big, yet not too small. It also can be your everyday bag too.
FEATURES
- Front Exterior Hidden zipper pocket
- Interior zipper pocket
- Two interior slip pockets
- Adjustable back straps
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – 11” W at bottom x 12” H x 4.5” D
Pattern includes 42 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with color photos to help you through each step. The pattern also includes printable pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY
- Basic sewing skills, You should be familiar with sewing patterns.
The English PDF PATTERN is AVAILABLE FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD, HERE !!!!
As an amateur bag maker, the most time-consuming thing for me is choosing the right fabric in the right mood 😉 This time for Meraki, I chose Art Gallery Fabrics On-Lines for the main exterior, and also faux leather top grain dark brown for the flap and base. For the interior, I used linen fabric. The interfacings that I used were fusible woven and sew in foam to make it a sturdy look.
#The AGF fabric I bought here.
As you see on the base part, I did not use feet on it. But in the pattern you will see there is an instruction to put the feet.
This Meraki backpack is easy to make for sure, and it turns out beautiful and yet functional!
I love it and hope you all love it too!
HAPPY SEWING!
I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂
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