opus56 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 It took a while to get this done...a lot of time spent putting together the pattern, figuring the layout, and what step should be done when. But I'm really happy with how it turned out. I made it for my son as a school backpack and it should last him through graduation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Wow, I like this backpack. The only thing I don't understand is the little pocket in the front. Is it really just held by these 2 snaps? I'd be worried it would fall off easy in time. What are the dimensions on this anyways? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Nice back pack. I really like the looks of it. Your son will get many years of use from it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus56 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Wow, I like this backpack. The only thing I don't understand is the little pocket in the front. Is it really just held by these 2 snaps? I'd be worried it would fall off easy in time. What are the dimensions on this anyways? Thanks! The removable front pouch is held on w/ 4 snaps...in the picture above they are hidden by the front flap straps. The top snaps ended up being integrated in the buckles for the front flap. Approx. dimensions are 16" x 12" x 5.5". Nice back pack. I really like the looks of it. Your son will get many years of use from it. Thanks Rohn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Freakin nice man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Very nice, a lot of thought went into that, and it shows... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mlitton Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Wow, that's a sweet pack. You've got one lucky kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus56 Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus56 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Made a couple of updates to the backpack after my son (8th grader) had put some miles on it. First, I made new shoulder straps, the single thickness straps weren't beefy enough for as much stuff as he carried around. I sewed two pieces together to make it double thick and made them 2" wide where they ride on the shoulders. Then I stitched two 1" wide pieces together for the bottom portion of the strap. Second, I added some grommets and drawstrings to pull the top closed. Third, if I were to make another, I'd double the thickness of the handle as well. He uses the handle a lot to quickly pick up / move the bag, and the single thickness handle is showing some significant wear. It's still holding up, but a double thick handle would be a lot better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deryk Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Looks Great! Thanks for the update! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huginn Report post Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) That's great! What was the thickness of the straps after sticking the 2 pieces of leather together? Did you sew them together with one big piece of thread or did you break that up? Edited March 3, 2016 by Huginn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus56 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 That's great! What was the thickness of the straps after sticking the 2 pieces of leather together? Did you sew them together with one big piece of thread or did you break that up? Thickness ended up at 5 millimeters. I did break up the stitching. The straps are the two top 2" wide sections, and the 2 lower 1" wide sections. When I stitched each sandwich together I used two lengths of thread each starting in the middle of the bottom edge of each strap. Even trying to stitch one of the 2" wide straps w/ just one length of thread would have been a pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
