I’m totally feeling the about-to-be-summer vibes. Fableism Fabrics had generously sent over some of their fabric that I was admiring. So this Checkmate Mini Making Backpack was something I couldn’t resist making!
Fabric and pattern pairing
I honestly had a hard time deciding what to make. Not only are all the colors of their Checkmate Checkers fabric collection beautiful, but I couldn’t pick a pattern either! I toyed around with making a Firefly Tote or a Redwood Tote, but in the end a little summer backpack won out.
I grabbed so many options for fabrics! When I was narrowing down my picks, this denim won out. I love how it pairs with the Checkmate.
Lining and an Add-on
For the lining of this cutie I used Fableism’s upcoming Sun Stripes in Poolside! And if that wasn’t enough, I figured the Sun Stripes Desert Clay would make a pretty cute interior binding. I also found this webbing in my stash that pulls out the colors really well. It’s Zipper Zoo’s Camel Brown color and I’m glad I found a project to use it for! I ended up making the little add on snap for the handles just because. It’s a pretty easy little add-on!
I’m hoping one of my daughters or one of their friends will claim this one. It’s the perfect summer travel companion.
Project Details:
- Pattern: Making Backpack (mini size with original front pocket)
- Fabrics:
- Light Indigo Washed 8 oz. Denim by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
- Pocket is Checkmate Checkers in Royal by Fableism Fabrics
- Lining is Sun Stripes in Poolside by Fableism, binding is also Sun Stripes in Desert Clay
- I used Emmaline Bags medium-weight fusible woven interfacing on the exterior pieces (got a little thick, but still doable on a regular machine.
- Webbing is from Zipper Zoo
- Zipper is from Sullivan’s Trim
- Leather patch, hardware and other webbing colors available in my shop!
Love this one! denim paired with the light brown definitely spells ‘summer’ for me, too.
Oh, and I like your idea of that little clip to hold the handles together 🙂
Thanks Martina! 🙂
Super cute! If it all came in a kit, would be awesome!
Thank you! Wish I could do that, maybe my friends at Sewtopia can put some together!
If your daughters or their friends don’t want the mini backpack….I would happily take it off your hands. 😉
The bag is stunning, I’m sure there will be disputes who gets it. Lucky girl !!
Gorgeous! I have a mini one, but I think I need a big one. This pattern is so good. Thanks for sharing!
Here in the UK I’ve found a supplier for Fableism fabrics. I can’t wait to get started on another mini Making Backpack. Just love your patterns .
Oh that’s great! Have fun!
I would be happy to claim it, it’s beautiful! I am always in awe of your skills
This one is really cute!! Could you tell me how you made the snap to keep the handles together?
Hi Jennifer, if you message me on IG I can send you a quick video that i took.