Sunset Ridge Backpack.SATX

This panel is a beginner friendly introduction to bag making. The panel provides pieces needed to complete two simple and stylish backpacks with slip pocket and a zipper closure. During class you will learn simple machine quilting using a walking foot, identify interfacing types and their use in bagmaking, install handbag zippers or zippers by the yard for quilted bags, and how binding as finishing technique provides structure to bags. 

Panel - Sunset Ridge Back Pack (purchased from Sew Special Quilts)

Sewing Machine, and accessories to change feet, if necessary

Machine needle 90/14 or denim needle

Zipper foot

Walking foot (with guide, if available)

¼” foot

Bobbins with thread to match both exterior and interior fabrics.

Ruler and rotary cutter 

Small cutting mat (optional)

Small iron and wool mat (optional)

Zipper jig (if using zipper by the yard)

Pins and clips

Removable marker or white chalk marking tool

Seam ripper

Double Sided basting tape (1/8” or ¼”)

All materials and supplies per pattern to make one backapack

Bring Lunch and snacks. This will be a full day class

Homework: Download free pattern, press fabric (do not iron). Cut lining fabric and interfacing per instructions. Panel will be cut and quilted in class.

(Additional Supplies: 

Additional Supplies Needed: 

• 58" x 36" Fusible Foam (Bosal Fusible Foam OR Byannie Soft & Stable Foam)
• 1 yard of One-Sided Fusible Interfacing (SF101)
• 2 Sunset Ridge Backpack Hardware kits.
• Hardware kits contain:
  • 2 - 1" D rings
  • 2 - 1" Slide Buckles
  • 1 - 20" Nylon Zipper with zipper Pull
• 4.5 yards of 1" Cotton webbing
  LINING NEEDED:
• Backpack 1 - 7/8 Yard of Fabric
  • Cut (1) 24" × WOF strip. Subcut:
    (1) 24" × 29" rectangle for bag lining.
    (1) 8 ¼" × 10 ¼" rectangle for pocket lining.
    Cut (1) 2 ½" × WOF strip. Subcut:
    (2) 2 ½" × 21" zipper binding strips
• Backpack 2 - 1-1/4 Yard of Fabric
  • Cut (1) 24" × WOF strip.
  • Subcut: (1) 24" × 29" rectangle for bag lining.
  • (1) 8 ¼" × 10 ¼" rectangle for pocket lining.
  • (2) 1 ¾" × 4 ¾" rectangles for binding.
  • Cut (1) 2 ½" × WOF strip.
  • Subcut: (2) 2 ½" × 21" zipper binding strips.
  • Cut (2) 1 ¾" × 42" bias binding strips.

Please call the store to cancel: 210-698-6076

Cancellations made 7 days before the start of class will receive a FULL REFUND. No refunds or store credit will be given after the 7 days.