Thrifted Backpack Mend! How to fix a broken bag, DIY sew with me to repair a damaged bag
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- čas přidán 27. 01. 2021
- In this video I’ll take you on the journey of repairing a Douchebag branded backpack I found at a thrift store for AUD15 (US11-12?) which would normally cost 300 in store. It was in great condition except for a ripped inner piece which I thought I could replace quite easily. It turned out to be more difficult than I expected but I was happy with the final result all the same!
Welcome to Slew Living. I'm Esther and I sew stuff to support a slow lifestyle.
If you’re starting to learn about sustainable and ethical fashion and how to curate a more mindful closet, a great step is to learn how to mend clothing and accessories and make them last longer. This way you can really invest in the key pieces of your wardrobe that you get the most wear out of, and in the long run save the planet from excess clothing that ends up in landfill.
You might be surprised to learn that most carbon emissions emitted from the fashion supply chain are from the end user (us!), that come from caring for the garment - things like washing, drying and disposing of it at the end of it’s life. Prolonging the life of a garment therefore decreases the emissions required to create new garments, and also the disposal of it to landfill. In the words of Vivienne Westwood, ‘Buy less, choose well and make it last!’
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Let me know in the comments if you have suggestions for more mending tutorials or garments you’d like to sew from scratch! - Jak na to + styl
Thanks, you are the only person on CZcams talking about backpack restoration. I’ve got an old leather backpack I want to redo the straps on, and I’ll use this as a template.
Sewing into the corners stress me as you're saying it, but "we got this" Thank you .
You got it!
She is a talker but also a good teacher. Thank you for the video! Now to get started fixing 3 of my favorite bags.
Thank you for this video. I was given a backpack with this problem, relieved that I can fix it. Didn't want to throw it away because of this little problem. You are awesome.
Thanks so much :) All the best with the mend!
love your style of teaching! very clear and gave me an idea of how to fix my own bag. keep it up!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
It's my first time to see your channel and I love you and your way ❤ 🌹
wow i am trying to fix something similar but I have no sewing knowledge! i really liked how you taught and still showed the struggles. Appreciate you teaching every step!
Wow that’s awesome
great job!
Tanks very much lady
Super awesome video.
Thank you 😊
You did great!
Thank you!
double the seam for more stability
you could sell it as-new .. they are quite expensive brand new
Location make bag broken
Is that an all white fixed gear bike??
Haha yes! A custom that my husband put together for me 🙂
(That thread looks just like a pile of my poobs.) 😂 and I fixed my bag from this video.
😂😂😂
Seriously, not just patient, but rework that whole panel. Hard work. Reward yourself with a nice dinner.
Hehe it did take awhile! Patience pays off when it turns out in the end 🤗
You could have used the same fabric and sewed it instead going through a large process over removing all threads cut only part which was damage use a piece of long cloth tape to sew it by turning the bag upside down
I did it the way I believed would have the best long term outcome for strength and durability :)
a smart wife