MoMatt Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I was looking at my children's cheap nylon book bags for school and how they were made. I realized the construction was pretty simple and so I bought a couple 4/5 ounce vegetan shoulders from Tandy. I sewed the entire thing on my hand crank singer 29 using strong nylon 69 upolstry thread. The most challenging thing was to turn the darn thing inside out after it was sewn. I am pleased it will be a functional backpack for one of the kids and likely last a long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
venator Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfoote Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Looks pretty nice, what kind of finish did you use or is it natural? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoMatt Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks, it was unfinished in these pictures. I've since coated with hot canola oil. It turned a lovely red brown color and is dry to the touch not oily at all. I have a beehive and will thin some wax with oil and rub it in next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
