How to Make a Drawstring Backpack

Also known as a sackpack or a cinch sack, drawstring backpacks are a great way to carry around your everyday essentials. Not only are they great as a carryall bag, you can also use them as a gym bag, overnight bag and travel carry-on. The bag opening cinches closed using 1/4-inch rope, and the bag features a main opening and a zippered front pocket. This drawstring pack includes a lightweight lining and is made from cotton duck and DuraWax™ Waxed Canvas. Watch our tutorial and learn how to make your own drawstring backpack!

HOW TO MAKE A DRAWSTRING BACKPACK CHAPTERS LIST:
Cutting Out Fabric Panels - 0:48 min
Sewing Zippered Pocket
- 1:28 min
Adding Bag Top, Tabs & Back - 8:11 min
Cutting & Sewing Lining - 13:13 min
Adding Drawstring Sleeve
- 15:46 min
Sewing Inside Lining
- 19:57 min
Adding Drawstrings
- 28:56 min
Materials List - 32:23 min

MATERIAL LIST:
DuraWax™ Light Waxed Canvas Cotton Duck 12 oz. - We Used - Item # 122408 https://www.sailrite.com/Brand/DuraWa...
Cotton Duck Marine 10 oz. Off White 35" Fabric - Item # 863100 https://www.sailrite.com/Cotton-Duck-...
Nylon 200D 60" Fabric - We Used - Item # 1002 https://www.sailrite.com/Nylon-Flag-C...
YKK® Continuous Zipper Chain #5 (Metal Chain) - We Used - Item # 122357 https://www.sailrite.com/Zipper-Type/...
YKK® Zipper Slider #5 Single Non‑Locking (Metal Chain) - We Used - Item # 122342 https://www.sailrite.com/Zipper-Type/...
New England Sta‑Set Double Braid Rope 1/4" (6mm) White - Item # 812 https://www.sailrite.com/Sta-Set-Doub...
V‑92 White UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.) - Item # 100079
https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-...
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - Item # 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-...


TOOLS LIST:
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400
https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - Item # 9655
https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-...
3-in-1 Mark and Trace - Item # 122802 https://www.sailrite.com/3-in-1-Mark-...
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36" - Item # 120257 https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing...
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - Item # 400600
https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Del...
Wonder Clips Assorted Colors (Pk10) - Item # 121876
https://www.sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips...
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2...