Make a Guardian (anti-theft) Backpack With Us!
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2021
- In this video we show you how to make this anti-theft style backpack. Pattern can be found at lindshandmade.com
I am sewing on a domestic Juki TL2000qi and switching out periodically to my walking foot industrial machine a Juki DU 1181n when sewing with the leather pieces.
*Main fabric is called “Creatures” from Backstitch fabrics
*I'm using waterproof canvas from Fabric Wholesale Direct. (If you purchase from this link, I get reward points and you get a $10 off coupon to use on your next purchase): www.fabricwholesaledirect.com...
*Zipper by the yard and pull from zippervalley.com
*Reflective 1½” webbing from shopseamsewawesome.com
*Rainbow thread from geekyhardware.com in tex 45 for the domestic machine and tex 80 for the industrial machine
*The leather glue is called EcoWeld from Tandy Leather - Jak na to + styl
People just flip out when they see my Guardian Backpack. I make them with souvenir t-shirts that I interface really well. I also use a quilting cotton lining that coordinates, then flip the back flap around so the outside flap is the the lining fabric and the lining fabric is the t-shirt. Tons of fun! Thanks for the great pattern!
Awesome! So glad you like it 😀
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns what are the measurements for the finished back pack?
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns I wonder if my laptop fits 🤔
A laptop won’t fit unless you print the pattern larger. It is approximately 11”wide by 5” deep by 11” high.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns Thank you 😊
Linds, you always have such SMART designs. You put so much thought into every part.
Thank you so much for such a nice compliment. I try 🥰
Such a great bag! I love your videos you’re such a sweet wonderful person. It’s a joy to watch you sew!😊
Thank you so much!
Another amazing pattern! You make everything look so easy to assemble 😀. Can’t wait to get my pattern 👍
Thank you!
Thank you Lindsay, I am so excited to get the pattern and make this one for me❤️
I am going to make this. I am so glad I found your site.
You have such fabulous fabric and hardware choices!
Thank you so much!
Totally amazing. Thanks for sharing 👍 I appreciate it very much 🙏 Thanks for every details it will really help and the bag I very useful when traveling.
wow, this is amazing - I can't wait to try making this bag
I am glad I got into the sewing world. This is the best pattern by far I would say this year 2021!! Thank you! And I was only supposed to buy one pattern but CHECKED OUT WITH 3!!! You can never go wrong when sales are on right? Thank you for sharing with us your amazing gift.
Wow! I’m flattered! Thank you so much for such a nice compliment 😭
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns With every hate we see around us, love is what I would like to offer people. You deserve to know Lindsay, that you are doing a great job on inspiring us especially at this time of age. No sugar coating or anything, but what I typed here is from the ❤️. And thank you for allowing us to make an income by using your patterns. It helps us a lot in so many ways. Have an awesome year ahead. More to buying your patterns! Take all my money! 🤣
I love your camera angle so we can see thank you so much! This is an awesome pattern
That’s my sis hovering over my shoulder, lol. I’ll send her your thanks 😉
Smekám před vámi, jak to máte velmi propracované. Hodně se mi líbí také ten závěrečný popruh s vyříznutými špičkami. Klobouk dolů. Už se těším, až budu tento batoh realizovat já podle vašeho videa.
You explain so well. Lovely bag😍😍 Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Your really creative, Lindsay!
Thank you!
This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you!
Thank YOU!
Thank you so much for this video. This pattern is really stretching my skills. My Guardian certainly doesn’t look as pretty as yours, BUT with the video, I was able to finish it!! The next time I will make one out of vinyl and ignore all interfacing lol
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
You really did a very good job. Most of the products in the stores aren't made half as good as your bag and it's beautiful too!
What a nice compliment! Thank you so much 😀
Well done Lindsay! Multi talented in design, writing, teaching and sewing. And when the camera is turned off, I think you are a mom of young children. I don't know how you do it! I have admiration for your many talents.
Thank you so much! I have a village behind me 🙌🏻. No way could I do it all by myself.
thankyou Linds, I prefer seeing a designer making their own product, before others do videos on it as you see how it should be done properly, and in the correct steps, no one knows a pattern better than the person who designed it, Love your back pack, if I used one I would of purchased it, as it is ideal for travelling and everyday use with extra security, its a great pattern
Thank you! Those are my exact thoughts and why I choose to release videos with all my patterns. I’ve had people do videos where they complicate steps that aren’t complicated and it makes me cringe.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns I think sometimes "why dont they just follow the pattern so people can learn properly" sometimes when i see people sewing other patterns I think why are they making it look complicated as it puts people off, and when you see the designer make it is not as hard as people think
Es preciosa! Todas tus carteras y bolsas son geniales así que he comprado casi todos tus patrones para empezar a practicar😊.. Espero poder hacer alguna bolsa y que me quede bien hecha, siguiendo tus indicaciones seguro que lo lograre.. Me hace mucha ilusión!!, Thank you so much Linds❤❤❤😘
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Love this pattern 😍
Thanks!
Absolutely love this pattern... Great price and sew 😉 worth the money! ABSOLUTELY HATE the double-sided tape suggestion. Maybe it's that my tape was too sticky or my machine isn't tough enough but my machine couldn't properly sew through it... So many skipped/dropped stitches for the handle that I had to sew by hand. Thankfully, i started with a prototype bag that's just gonna get tossed in my truck for on the road extras. I figured I would need a test subject to figure out the quirks. Still absolutely LOVE this bag. I'm so grateful that you developed this pattern. 👍👍👍
Hmm I know some machines can be super finicky with DST. So far I haven’t run into that problem with my domestic or industrial juki. Maybe try ⅛” DST to ensure it stays out of the seam allowance?
Amazing! As always!
Thank you!
Awesome 🧵✂️
Excelente trabajo gracias por compartir Dtb
Paylaşım için teşekkürler 😊
I I love the strap webbing that you are using, I can’t seem to find anything like it online. It looks so much nicer than standard seat belt webbing.
So many customs hardware shops are now carrying high quality seatbelt webbing! This one is from shopseamsewawesome.com 🤗
Oh Linds, another cracking pattern!!!! Love that you have used the similar H2O technique again and you made it seem like a quickish sew (read 'a few days' for me 🤣). Impressed ❤️
Thank you so much! That’s my hope that people will sale through the zipper install after all the practice with the H2O2GOSling 👏🏻
Maravilhosa, arrasou, tomara que eu consiga fazer a minha .
I'm trying to look online for a festival safe backpack. Nothing ive found so far is strong enough to even stand against a pocket knife. The ideal would be a metal box that I can tuck nicely up against a tree and secure it with metal wires and a padlock. Or maybe a backpack with metal wire mesh. Going to festivals with a hammock. No tent
Thank you
A lot of new sewing techniques for me in this pattern! I can’t wait to tackle it!
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This is by far the best tutorial I have ever watched in my life..... and people love my back pack thank u so much for putting this out there to purchase
Wow thank you so much for such a nice compliment! 🥰
Question how long did you say the back pack straps are.. I feel like I'm making mine to long and it's obviously a waste
@@victoriagrillo5132 I cut mine each 40”
Ohhh 😮. Would love a collab again with Jess for this awesome pattern of at all possible 😄
Jess is always welcome to do tutorials of my patterns ☺️
New sub! It’s 👍
Que legal! Não encontrei nenhum tutorial assim aqui no Brasil. Vou tentar fazer. Obrigada!
Todas artesãs que mostram, só vende o tutorial ...
Boa tarde jane vi seu comentário neste vídeo sou do Brasil você conseguiu comprar o molde desta mochila guardiã?
@@suelenecosta7921 Não consegui e ainda não tentei fazer o projeto, mas vou tentar
Hi I’m new to sewing but I’m very excited to learn new things. My question is where do we get the patterns that you use? Thank you so much and thank you for showing us how to create such beautiful work 🥰
I sell all my patterns at lindshandmade.com
Love this pattern and cant wait to give it a go! Just wondering if I wanted to enlarge it slightly to fit my laptop at around 13 inches what would you recommend I do about the zip length and tabs?
I'm confident in enlarging all the other pieces on my printer but just can't wrap my head around these bits for some reason!!!!
Same doubt here.
Just multiple the length of the zipper tabs by the percentage you enlarged if. So if your printing at 120%, your enlarging it by 20%, if the tabs are 5in long, multiple 5 x .20 = 1 then take the 5 and add the 1 so it would be 6in (idk how long her zip tabs are for this pattern, just using a number as an example).
Amo demais essa mochila 🎉
Great pattern Linds! Do you have a preference of one brand over another for the revolving hole punch? Thank you!
Thanks! No I really don’t. I believe I just get the $10 one from my local Tandy and I’ve loved it!
Just found your channel and have been binge watching!!! Such lovely patterns. Can I make this in denim?
Thank you! I’ve seen this bag made in just about every material so I say go for it if your machine can handle it 😀
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns whoa! That was a quick reply! Thank you. I think I'll start of with cotton and work my way up. What are the rules on making these for sale??
You may sell items you make from any of my patterns but mass production is not allowed. 👍🏻
I just subscribed
when installing the zipper to the main panel are you using a 3/8 inch seam?
Great pattern. When you use the Tex 45 thread what size needle do you use and do you use the same thread in the bobbin?
You know what, this domestic machine is actually brand new to me. I bought it specifically for my videos and pattern testing so I used the needle it came with so I couldn’t tell you what size it is😳. I did use the same thread for the bobbin though.
Hi -- love this backpack. I've always wondered about being in a crowded airport with a backpack with zippers exposed to the world. haha. Anyhoo -- I have a higher-end domestic sewing machine. Do you think it will handle the seatbelt strapping? Or should I stick with traditional nylon or cotton webbing?
Yes I do! Give it a try. I just sewed through it on a domestic machine in the video.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns I should have kept watching! I'm going back to it later. Thank you so much for the quick response! Going to order some--love the look of it!
This is awesome pattern! I love watching all your videos. Can't wait to make it!
What is that blue fabric that you are using on the outside sides of the bag? (I thought it was wpc, but I am not sure now)
And I saw that glue at Tandy ( I saw it in your purse pall video), but now I can't find it anywhere? Do you by any chance know where we can find it?
And I love you did your crossbody strap and the side connectors, I have learned some new tricks today! :D
Thanks so much Linds for being so awesome!
Thank you so much! I found the blue stuff in my stash, it feels almost twill like but I don’t know for sure because I have NO idea where I got it. It matched the main print so that’s all I cared about 🥴. The ecoweld I bought from Tandy. You can’t find it there anymore??
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns It matches perfectly. I was just curious what the material was, but I am not sure whether the decovil gives it the firmness ( probably it does). I saw Ecoweld at Tandy a few months ago, and didn't buy it at the time but now it is nowhere to be found [if I so find it, it is $35 a bottle].
Tandy now sells something called Eco flo- leather craft glue, but I am not sure whether it was the same thing as the one you are using. Basically, I wanted to buy it and try it on my vinyl because you said it doesn't smell bad and it gets really tacky. I wanted to try something different than Beacon glue because it takes such a long time to dry between two pieces of vinyl when I make the snap closures for purse/pocket pals. I guess I will buy it and try it, and then let everyone know. :)
I don’t really find the eco weld to work great on vinyls though because of the fabric backing 😕. It’s the roughed up suede side of leather that makes it so great on my leather projects. I think the fabriTac is still your best bet for vinyls honestly.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns Thank you so much for sharing. Maybe I am using too much, since when I apply beacon 3in1 glue on one side of the strap and press the other one on top, unless it dries overnight, once I go to cut it and sew it, it kinda oozes from between the layers (even after close to an hour). I thought this might be the problem with the vinyl backing, but I know I am not the only one using this glue,, so it must be user error.. I haven't tried fabrictac yet, I know a lot of people use it to treat cork. But thank you for sharing, you have saved me a few bucks from spending at Tandy's :D
hello, I would like to know what is the measurement in cm of the pattern of the main panel, since I print it, but my backpack looks smaller in size than yours.
Hello. Thk u for the video. Even tho my my test boxes printed 1” x 1”, some of the pattern pieces printed about 1/4 shorter than stated on the piece. Ex: the D ring piece is less than 12”.
In our more recent patterns we’ve started using a 2” box because the 1” box can *appear* accurate but actually slightly off and over the course of a larger pattern piece, it makes a difference. Occasionally printers will “force” print it to fit a certain size, sometimes at a totally random number like 96%. You’ll need to check your printer settings and make sure it’s set to 100% or “actual size”.
In our more recent patterns we’ve started using a 2” box because the 1” box can *appear* accurate but actually slightly off and over the course of a larger pattern piece, it makes a difference. Occasionally printers will “force” print it to fit a certain size, sometimes at a totally random number like 96%. You’ll need to check your printer settings and make sure it’s set to 100% or “actual size”.
Thk u for replying. I’ll have to check my printer
This is just what I am looking for in a pattern. I have a Viking 630Q and have had trouble in the past with too many layers to get through. Could you please let me know what type of material with what interfacing you used. I really would love to make this but am afraid of the thickness. What is your thoughts on this?
I used a board short material which is very lightweight, almost like a cotton woven and interfaced it with a heavier weight interfacing from Royal Pixie Custom fabrics called “pixie fuse heavy”. I did use decovil light for the side panels but trimmed it down to keep it out of the seam allowance. I’m sewing on a domestic machine in the video so it’s totally doable!
Stepping back into sewing after a many year hiatus. The Tex 45 , is it regular thread or plastic thread? Do you use a regular say 250 spool or one of the larger ones on a stand?
Welcome back! No it’s a bonded thread but I can’t remember if it’s bonded nylon or polyester. It’s a pretty big cone but my machine has a stand that can hold it.
I purchased the pattern and cannot wait to start making this backpack!! I am interested in the reflective webbing. I am not finding it at the website you provided. I'm wondering if I can find it at another site?
Shoot! The only other places that have/had reflective webbing that I know of are sewful-therapy.com and wondergroundfabrics.com. Maybe check there?
Thanks! I'll take a look.
Do you only have the pattern in one size? i love the pattern but would love to make a smaller one.
That is AMAZING fabric btw!!
Thanks! Yes just the one size. But a lot of my Fb group members have made smaller versions by printing out the pattern at 80% and larger versions at 125%. Someone even posted a side by side size comparison for the different printing percentages. Are you in the Fb group? It’s seriously full of so many amazing and helpful members who share freely their hacks and such.
Is the dark blue for the exterior also WPC? Nervous and excited to try this pattern!
No it’s quilt cotton on the sides with the decovil light added.
I am using waterproof canvas for my lining and quilt cotton for my exterior. What interfacing so you recommend for the exterior? SF101 or something heavier? Beautiful pattern!
I’m not sure what machine you’re sewing it on but the more the structure it has, the More difficult it is to make. I’ve written for decovil light for the side panels to help give it structure and the WPC will also definitely help with that as well.
What did you use for the bag exterior in this video? If you remember ;).
@@janetteross1331 it was their boardshort base actually. But it then sewed up just like quilt cotton once interfaced with sf101
What interfacing did you use on your exterior fabric? It looks nice and stiff. I made one bag and the sides do not stand up very well. I used the Decovil Light as you recommended but my vinyl exterior droops. I also used woven cotton for my lining and that may have been the problem. Hope to hear from you soon. I want to make another bag. I love your patterns.
I used sf 101 on boardshort material but the WPC as a liner makes all the difference if using a quilt cotton exterior! I would use a midweight interfacing for the exterior and liner if you don’t want to use the WPC. This interfacing is a good one for quilt cotton: royalpixiefabric.com/collections/interfacing/products/pixiefuse-premium-interfacing
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns I have some soft and stable by Annie but it looks like it would be too difficult to sew around the corners. Do you agree?
I believe Lauren mormino has a video on the guardian and she uses foam for hers. It really depends on the machine that you’re using though. A domestic may make that pretty hard to work with.
Love the bag! What kind of fabric are you using on the outside, please?
It is interfaced quilt cotton.
thank you so much for your speedy reply; much appreciated
Can I ask where you get your rounded slide adjusters?
From pursesuppliesrus on Etsy!
Hello I'm going to give this bag a try but I'm using fabric that I have on hand which is cotton for interior and exterior. So my question is do I put Decovil Light both?
That’s a tough one to answer. It will certainly have no structure without it doing all cotton inside and out but doing decovil light all over will definitely make it very hard to work with. I might suggest keeping the decovil on the sides and base as written but then maybe do flex foam for the front?
High - just letting you know that there is a typo on page 6 of your instructions - top line about making the interior slip pocket. You have WST, but the diagram is showing right sides are together (RST) - hope that helps
Doh! You’re right! Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
This is an amazing job. Can i have the name of your fabric? I really like the texture.
It was a custom order from Backstitch fabrics called “creatures”. This particular one is a boardshort material I interfaced.
I bought my patterns, I already did my first one, but I had difficulties attaching the bottom part, for some reason the body of seems to be bigger and it does not fit well with the bottom. 😥
Accurate seam allowances really come into play when there are multiple seams before attaching an oval base. It should be a perfect, (although thick in some areas), fit
Is it possible to make the bag without the swivel clasps at the bottom and use RECTANGLE rings instead? Similar to the D-rings...
Absolutely!
Hi Linds, me again😊 I can't find Decovil so I bought fusible fleece (some call it compressed batting). When I attach it to the bottom WP canvas liner, the heat alters the shape of my piece. Any suggestions please?
You will want to irons with a pressing cloth over the plastic coating of the WPC so as not to melt it. But fusible fleece isn’t an ideal substitute for decovil light. For bases of bags, I would use the pellon peltex, one sided fusible if I couldn’t find decovil light.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns Thank you for your advice. I used a pressing cloth though; will see if I can find what you suggested.
Hi - what type of fabrics have you used as your main fabric? (I suppose I was surprised to see the waterproof canvas for the lining and not the outside) - thanks in advance
It’s actually a boardshort material that I interfaced with a midweight woven interfacing. I wanted a fun print for the exterior over the solid WPC I had.
I just have a question about snipping into the zipper tape. I’ve done it on my H20 2GO bags (the pattern suggests). But does it cause the zipper to unravel? I’m always so scared the zipper is gonna come undone when I cut into it. Jw if anyone has any issues with it doing that or anything.
I personally have never had an issue with it but I will say, snipping no MORE than an ⅛” is super important and I find certain zipper tape is higher quality than others.
Where did you buy your reflective webbing and does the waterproof canvas have a certain thickness or are they all the same?
I got that from the shop formerly known as seams sew awesome. They have since split into 2 separate shops, sewful therapy and sew awesome supplies. I believe they both carry it now. Either that or I know wonderground fabrics now carries a reflective webbing. As for the WPC, mine is a 600 denier but some shops carry a lighter weight version as well. I’ve never tried the lighter weight ones though to be honest.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns As usual, thank you so much for your speedy reply.
Gostaria de aprender a fazer essa mochila, será que consigo mesmo não entendendo o seu idioma? Amei esse projeto
Could you try turning on subtitles? I only have my patterns available in English unfortunately 😕.
Hi my grandchildren have too have clear book bags this year what Gauge vinyl should I use
You want thicker sturdy vinyl for bag use so whatever your machine can handle really. You want to avoid the super light weight stuff used for table cloth covers. That’s way too drapey for this use.
Shopseamsewawesome seems to be defunct. Do you have another source for the reflecting strap webbing?
Wondergroundfabrics.com also carries some!
Hi Linds, you say we need 40 inches each for the backpack straps, but when I convert 3 1/4 yards to inches, the numbers do not add up. Pls help😊
The yardage also accounts for the top grab handle as well as the optional shoulder strap, not just the 2 backpack straps. 😊
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns Of course, my bad!😁🙈 Thanks👍
Can this be made in cotton?
Yes you’ll want to interface any and all quilt cottons as listed in the pattern.
Sorry how much binding do we need?
1 yard if not using the WPC.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns thanks I used wpc for the lining of the bag but ran out of it to make binging but had some cotton binding
Onde conseguimos os moldes?
Lindshandmade.com
Where can I fet the patern?
lindshandmade.com/products/guardian-anti-theft-backpack-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs
Can you give me the dimensions of 1/2 a yard please? I think it is 18 inches long, but how wide, please?
Thank you in advance.
Depends on the material you choose but quilt cottons come 44” wide and it would be 18” tall for a half yard. Canvases oftentimes come wider than that at 50+” wide.
@@LindsHandmadeDesigns Thank you for your speedy reply.. really appreciate it
Como consigo o molde ?
All my patterns are available at LIndshandmade.com.
I'm going crazy! I bought the PDF, and I need help printing. I have waste so much paper and ink! Can some one please help me! I have HP ink jet. HELP!!
Here’s my printing help video: czcams.com/video/uffjKc9khNA/video.htmlsi=22MFeE9d-tqtjLaJ
Thank you so much!!!❤❤ I am so excited to make this!!
Где выкройка почему не показываете как делать выкройку а сразу переходите к шитью мне нужно пройти все этапы от построения выкройки до пошива чтобы было понятно как это шить если есть выкройка дайте пожалуйста ссылку на нее
I link to my website in the description box above for the pattern. But here’s a direct link: lindshandmade.com/collections/pdf-patterns/products/guardian-anti-theft-backpack-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs
А бесплатно не как нельзя это зделать
Correct. This is a pattern for sale. I create these videos as a courtesy for my customers to supplement the written instructions.
Спасибо за ответ
Но можно же показать как расчертить эту выкройку это не займёт много времени я думаю и другим людям будет интересно не всё могут купить готовую выкройку не говоря уже о изделии так что вы проникнитесь к вашим подписчикам