Casey Backpack Sewalong

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The Casey Backpack is a sewing pattern for a full-size backpack that includes two storage areas, an organizer for","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 20, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-20 12:45:32","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:44:04","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:44:04","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/updates\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Updates<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/updates\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Updates<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":25},"status":"publish"},{"id":4147,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/choosing-the-right-fabrics-and-supplies\/","name":"choosing-the-right-fabrics-and-supplies","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hardware.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #1: Choosing the Right Fabrics and Supplies","excerpt":"","content":"The fabric and supplies you use to make your backpack will affect the ruggedness of the backpack and how it can be used. 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Before you sew these together you should take into","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 23, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-23 12:01:26","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:40:39","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:40:39","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a><a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/piping\/' rel='post_tag'>piping<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":24},"status":"publish"},{"id":4154,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/bias-binding\/","name":"bias-binding","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/BiasTape04.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #4: Bias Binding","excerpt":"","content":"As I mentioned on day 1, making your own bias binding will give your backpack a more professional look. If you are making your backpack","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 24, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-24 12:36:04","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:39:20","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:39:20","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/bias-tape\/' rel='post_tag'>bias tape<\/a><a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":2,"sec":9},"status":"publish"},{"id":4156,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/installing-zipper-and-attaching-the-bottom\/","name":"installing-zipper-and-attaching-the-bottom","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Step20b_resize.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #5: Installing Zipper and Attaching the Bottom","excerpt":"","content":"I find that using zipper by the yard is easier than pre-sized zippers. Finding a zipper that is 28\" and has two zipper sliders meeting","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 25, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-25 12:01:26","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:33:28","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:33:28","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a><a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/zipper\/' rel='post_tag'>zipper<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":55},"status":"publish"},{"id":4158,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/pocket-organizer-and-variations\/","name":"pocket-organizer-and-variations","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Step12b_resize.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #6: Pocket Organizer and Variations","excerpt":"","content":"The pocket organizer that is included in the pattern looks like the one pictured above. If you make a mistake putting the zipper pocket mesh","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 26, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-26 12:39:18","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:31:51","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:31:51","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":5},"status":"publish"},{"id":4160,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/assembling-front-and-sides-together\/","name":"assembling-front-and-sides-together","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Step22c_resize.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #7: Assembling Front and Sides Together","excerpt":"","content":"Sewing on the sides of the backpack is probably the most difficult part of the backpack. You are sewing a straight edge loop to a","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 27, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-27 12:01:26","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:30:50","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:30:50","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":6},"status":"publish"},{"id":4164,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/padding-options\/","name":"padding-options","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2018-05-22-14.45.28.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #8: Padding Options","excerpt":"","content":"There are several different materials that can be used for padding your backpack back and shoulder pieces. 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Sewing the back layers together can be cumbersome, especially when using thick padding. I recommend using some kind","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 30, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-30 12:01:26","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 13:29:50","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 18:29:50","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":36},"status":"publish"},{"id":4180,"link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/finishing-assembly\/","name":"finishing-assembly","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Slider-Backpacks-1.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Backpack Sew-along #11: Finishing Assembly","excerpt":"","content":"We have come to the last post for the sew-along. Now we only have to sew the backpack front and sides to the back. This","author":{"name":"Candace","link":"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/author\/adminsewmagicaldesigns-com\/"},"date":"Aug 31, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-08-31 17:43:51","modifiedDate":"2023-02-25 14:32:01","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-02-25 19:32:01","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/category\/sewalong\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sewalong<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/sewmagicaldesigns.com\/tag\/casey-backpack\/' rel='post_tag'>casey backpack<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":59},"status":"publish"}]