How to sew a fish-shaped fabric backpack and fanny pack 🐟

28 June, 2024

Learn how to sew a 100% cotton canvas backpack in the shape of a fish, as well as a fun fanny pack and other fish-shaped accessories with this video tutorial by @happy_as_a_bee_ and the canvas panel by Katia Fabrics.

The Sea Bag & More canvas fabric panel is ready to cut, sew, and enjoy. The pattern is drawn onto the panel itself, so you just need to cut out the pieces and sew these fun accessories for your little one. In any case, step-by-step instructions are included so that you can easily sew it.

how to sew a fabric backpack

How to sew fun accessories for your little one with this video tutorial by @happy_as_a_bee_

To guide you, Valentine @happy_as_a_bee_ has prepared a step-by-step video tutorial, as well as tips and tricks to easily sew the backpack, fanny pack, and accessories from this panel.

Materials you need

  • Sea Bag & More canvas fabric panel. This 100% cotton canvas by Katia Fabrics is a strong and resistant fabric, perfect for this type of project. Also, so that this project is even easier, the pattern for these accessories is drawn directly onto the panel.
  • 350-cm cotton cord for the backpack
  • 15-cm invisible zipper for the fish pencil case
  • 12-cm invisible zipper for the conch
  • 12-cm invisible zipper for the oyster

For the fanny pack, as well as the panel pieces, you will need:

  • 31-cm zipper
  • 110 cm of 30-mm wide bag tape
  • 1 plastic buckle for the backpack closure
  • 150 cm of bias tape

Sewing notions

Step-by-step video tutorial for the fabric backpack, fanny pack and accessories

We hope you enjoy learning how to sew a fabric backpack and other fun accessories for your little one with this Katia Fabrics panel.

how to sew a fabric backpack

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