Every backpack you've ever admired — you can learn to build it.
The ABC of Backpack is the complete, hold-your-hand course that takes you from your very first pattern piece to backpacks you're genuinely proud to sell. No prior backpack experience needed — just a sewing machine and the willingness to start.
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A complete, project-based backpack construction course.
It's 9 core modules covering every backpack design element — from your first pattern piece to a fully assembled, professional-quality backpack — plus 4 bonus modules that break down the patterns behind character and specialty designs. You work through it at your own pace, and once you've completed and submitted your backpack projects, you're issued an official certificate of completion.
- 9 core modules, start to finish
- 4 bonus pattern-only modules
- Pattern & sewing video lessons
- Beginner and intermediate friendly
- Self-paced — no deadlines
- Certificate issued on project submission
- Private support community included
Finish with proof, not just knowledge.
- Master every backpack design element — gussets, pockets, straps, linings — the parts most tutorials skip.
- Build real, sellable designs, not just practice swatches.
- Learn at your own pace, with no deadline pressure.
- Get direct feedback in the private support community.
- Submit your finished backpack projects and receive an official certificate of completion.
The ABC of Backpack is perfect for
Complete beginners
Never made a backpack before? The course starts from box illustration and basic construction — no prior backpack experience needed.
Experienced bag makers
Already confident with totes and handbags? This fills the exact gap most makers hit — gussets, straps, and load-bearing construction backpacks demand.
Aspiring bag business owners
Want to turn this into income? Backpacks are the highest-ticket item a bag maker can offer, with fresh demand every school resumption season.
Real backpacks, broken down part by part.
Fig. 1 — A professional-style backpack, the parts named
Fig. 2 — A character-print kids backpack, the parts named
A real curriculum, not a random pile of tutorials.
Every module builds on the one before it — by the end, you're able to think through a new backpack design on your own.
Pattern Fundamentals
Box illustration, pattern derivation and manipulation, curves, slants and dimensions.
Basic Construction & Sewing
Taking a pattern to leather, sewing your first basic bag, straps, piping and taping.
Extra & Expansion Compartments
Patterning and sewing extra compartments and expansion gussets.
Front Pocket Designs
Mini half-bag with zip, tote gusset design, single gusset with flap, hidden and overlay zip pockets.
Straps & Attachment Methods
Curved straps, straight all-leather straps, neck patterns, belt overlays, direct attachment.
Side Pocket Designs
All-net with elastic top, half-net with elastic, all-fabric with elastic band, all-fabric with pleat.
Laptop Compartment & Interior Pockets
Laptop compartments, slip pockets, elastic slip pockets, zip pockets, pen pockets.
Gussets & Zip Types
Slanted zip gussets, arc gussets, cover zips, topstitch zips, lining-pulled zips, taped-in zips.
Top Handles, Front Compartments & Full Builds
Handle cutting and insertion, side and hanger handles, extended compartments, and complete start-to-finish backpack builds.
4 bonus pattern modules, included free.
Beyond the 9 core modules, you also get shown how the pattern for each of these designs is achieved. These are pattern-only modules, not full step-by-step builds like the core curriculum.
zip-flap Backpack
A structured character school bag with an expressive flap design and side trim.
Fridge-style front pocket
A backpack that lays fully flat, with a complete interior system of slip, mesh and zip pockets.
Zip-through Structured School Bag
A rigid-shell school bag with a printed front panel, top handle and side mesh pocket.
Drawstring backpack with flap
A clean adult-market design with a drawstring body and hardware straps.
Every design element, explained until it actually makes sense.
Every element in this course is broken down the same reliable way — so you can rebuild it, resize it, or use it on a completely different design.
The name and function of the piece — a gusset, a slip pocket, a taping belt.
The purpose it actually serves — structure, expansion, protection or finish.
The exact pattern, cut and sew sequence, repeatable every time.
The bag types and situations it suits best.
Front compartment pockets
Hidden zips, overlay cover zips, mini half-bags, gusset flaps.
Interior linings & pockets
Laptop compartments, slip pockets, zip pockets and pen pockets.
Side pockets
Net, mesh, fabric and pleated variations.
Everything you'll need, gathered in one place.
- Cardboard papers
- Straight ruler
- Curved ruler
- Compass
- Pen / pencil
- Double sided tape
- Paper tape
- Top bond glue
- Canvas materials
- Stock bag fabrics
- Mesh materials (net & foam)
- PE foam
- Lining
- Zip cloth to match bag fabric
- School bag adjusters
- Zip heads / zipper pulls
- 1" stock webbing
- 1.5" stock webbing
- Velcro tape
- Taping belt (webbing)
- Piping
- Ankara fabric
- Fusible (collar stay)
- 3D cartoon character
- Thread
A backpack is the highest-value piece a bag maker can put their name on.
Demands for backpack isn't a one-off: school resumption alone creates a fresh wave of orders every year.
₦40,000 once, against a skill that keeps paying you back every season, is an easy trade
Honest answers to what you're probably wondering.
How do I get the 2% discount?
Enter your name and email in the form above or below. You'll receive your discount code by email, along with the enrolment link.
How do I get the certificate?
The certificate is issued once you've completed the course modules and submitted your backpack projects for review — it's proof of what you actually built, not just videos watched.
I've genuinely never made a backpack. Is this too advanced for me?
No — it's built for exactly this. The course opens with box illustration and basic construction, assuming zero backpack experience.
I already make bags but backpacks intimidate me. Is this still for me?
Yes — your existing sewing skills carry over directly, and the course fills in exactly the gap that's been holding you back: straps, gussets, and compartments.
How long do I have access?
The course is yours for a full year from purchase, and you move through it at your own pace.
What if I get stuck on a technique?
A private support community is included, where you can ask questions, share your work, and get direct feedback.
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