The first pattern I made was this 3-in-1 Convertible backpack.
I used home decor weight fabric with a heavy interfacing for the front and a broadcloth (with a heavyweight interfacing) for the inside. I didn't use all of the batting, etc...
For the bottom I sewed in a case to the bottom of the inside of the bag and slipped in needle point plastic.
I am having problems reading through the instructions in this book. I'm certain it is a me thing. However, on this particular bag I didn't see where you should place the BBLFR (bag back loop and flap reinforcement) piece. I took a guess and I think I could have placed it a little higher on the back of the bag.
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***********************UPDATE***************
A wonderful reader shared that there is a correction on this pattern. See below:
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I was told that there has been a printing error with that pattern and that it should have been corrected with the latest batch of books. If anyone should get a previously printed copy, here are the instructions I recieved (that should follow step 26):
“Three in one convertable (bblfr)
The bblfr needs to be stitched centrally over the bag flap (on the bag back exterior). The top edge of the bblfr needs to be placed one centimetre above the bottom edge of the bag flap (so the bottom edge of the bag flap this covered by the bblfr). PS the top edge of the bblfr will have the d-rings and grab handle pointing upwards.“
RESOURCES:
U-Handbag: u-handbag.com
Digital preview: A Bag for All Reasons
Lisa’s blog: u-handbag.typepad.com
I was told that there has been a printing error with that pattern and that it should have been corrected with the latest batch of books. If anyone should get a previously printed copy, here are the instructions I recieved (that should follow step 26):
“Three in one convertable (bblfr)
The bblfr needs to be stitched centrally over the bag flap (on the bag back exterior). The top edge of the bblfr needs to be placed one centimetre above the bottom edge of the bag flap (so the bottom edge of the bag flap this covered by the bblfr). PS the top edge of the bblfr will have the d-rings and grab handle pointing upwards.“
RESOURCES:
U-Handbag: u-handbag.com
Digital preview: A Bag for All Reasons
Lisa’s blog: u-handbag.typepad.com
I made this backpack too, it turned out really nice! I use my bicycle a lot and I love to have a backpack that looks stylish and feminine!
ReplyDeleteI like the chevron print you used! Well done.
So glad I'm not the only one who can't see where to place the BBLFR (bag back loop and flap reinforcement) piece... Actually that's where I'm stuck now... :(
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at backpack patterns and I think I saw something on one site about corrections to this pattern... wish I hadn't just closed them, could have told you where...
ReplyDeleteis this it?
http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/?p=590
Edited in:
I was told that there has been a printing error with that pattern and that it should have been corrected with the latest batch of books. If anyone should get a previously printed copy, here are the instructions I recieved (that should follow step 26):
“Three in one convertable (bblfr)
The bblfr needs to be stitched centrally over the bag flap (on the bag back exterior). The top edge of the bblfr needs to be placed one centimetre above the bottom edge of the bag flap (so the bottom edge of the bag flap this covered by the bblfr). PS the top edge of the bblfr will have the d-rings and grab handle pointing upwards.“
RESOURCES:
U-Handbag: u-handbag.com
Digital preview: A Bag for All Reasons
Lisa’s blog: u-handbag.typepad.com