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Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video series about easy sewing projects.
There are 25 videos in this series:

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about the required materials for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about cutting the fabric for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about quilting the bottom of this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about cutting the fabric for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about attaching the zipper to this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing the edges of this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about quilting the top of this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about cutting a pocket for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing on a front pocket for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing a pocket flap for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about quilting the pocket for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about quilting a pocket flap for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about preparing the body of this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about pinning a pocket for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing a pocket for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing on a zipper for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing on a zipper for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about sewing on a zipper for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about aligning the bottom of a backpack for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about attaching the zipper to this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about pinning the bottom of the backpack for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about pinning the bottom of the backpack for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about pinning the bottom of the backpack for this sewing project.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about attaching the top flap of a backpack.

Learn how to sew a zipper backpack in this free video clip about final tips in sewing a backpack.

Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together, either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine, is still a valuable skill: it is the backbone of the textile industry; it comes in handy for clothing repair; fashion and design find it indispensable; and homemade clothing wouldn’t exist without it. Whether you use a sewing machine or a needle and thread, the techniques involved in constructing a well-fitting garment are very specific and involved. Becoming skilled at the craft is a lifelong pursuit.
In this free video series, learn how to make a zipper backpack. Our expert, Karen Weisman, shows you the step-by-step instructions to make this sewing project. Learn the materials you need. Also, she shows you how to sew and quilt various parts of the backpack. Learn how to make a pocket and how to attach a zipper. If you are looking for a new sewing project, take some time and watch this free video series today!
Karen Weisman Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop and launch a gourmet food division, worked as a manager at a large catering company, and owned & operated her own her restaurant. She currently lives in Israel with her husband and six children, where she teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing.dkdk
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