{"id":33155,"date":"2017-02-15T09:10:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T14:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=33155"},"modified":"2017-12-30T22:36:45","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T03:36:45","slug":"sewing-backpack-straps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-backpack-straps\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial on sewing backpack straps, Small Backpack: Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33411 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33411 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33411\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>This is a tutorial on sewing backpack straps and it's the second part of the Small Backpack Pattern sew along. \u00a0If you landed here directly without seeing the first part of this sew along tutorial, you may want to go back and start the project from the beginning with <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/small-backpack-pattern-for-smaller-budgets\/\">Part 1: Small Backpack Pattern, for Small Budgets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/small-backpack-pattern-for-smaller-budgets\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33347 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"small backpack pattern\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1.jpg 735w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 434px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 434\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33347 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"small backpack pattern\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a technique of sewing backpack straps. \u00a0It's especially useful when you do not have enough fabric to make the handles in the same fabric as the bag. \u00a0You can use these straps on totes, backpacks and cross body bags in leather, vinyl, <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/kraft-tex-leather-fabric\/\">Kraft-Tex<\/a>, and fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32501 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Helpful_tips.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/151;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32501 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Helpful_tips.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you may notice is that I'm not using\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2l3X1FN\">D-rings<\/a> as specified in the materials list for the tutorial. \u00a0Unfortunately, I couldn't get normal rectangular-style D-rings with the rounded sides and I could only find triangular rings and fully rectangular rings. \u00a0You should use normal D-rings if you can. \u00a0I would if I could. \u00a0It really doesn't matter though as long as you keep the hardware the same size and in the same color.<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Okones-Opening-Belting-Leathercarft-insides\/dp\/B0163YE4CQ\/ref=as_li_ss_il?&_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=003XM0DYK5EK5WH0JDC4&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=709e0b1f407cd3ed99167266eed40913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0163YE4CQ&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B0163YE4CQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>Video Tutorial<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sewing the Small Backpack\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uy0_zMvB-ig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Step One: Sewing the outside zipper<\/h2>\n<p>The next step in the tutorial that needs to be done before we can attach the backpack straps and hardware is to create the back piece of the backpack along with the outside zipper. \u00a0You will be working on the back pattern piece of the small backpack pattern.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mab-33369308\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-33369 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"33369\" data-trackid=\"33369\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Small Backpack from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/smallbackpack\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>For installing the outside zipper, I'm not going to repeat what has already being taught on the website, so for a fantastic tutorial on how to sew the outside zipper please watch this video\u00a0on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c1pQ19a8pMM\">adding a zipper pocket to a bag or purse<\/a>. \u00a0 Follow the drawing below the video to give you an idea on how to cut and install the pocket.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adding a zipper pocket to a bag or purse\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c1pQ19a8pMM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33417 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Two: How to make the backpack straps<\/h2>\n<p>Cut the full length of tape in half so that you will have 33&#8243; of tape per strap. \u00a0This will eventually make a 24&#8243; strap.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33160 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33160 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9449-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Fold the tape in half lengthwise and iron to make a crease.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33161 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33161 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9467-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Use the crease you made with the iron to guide you. Fold each side to come to the middle of the tape. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33162 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33162 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9468-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33163 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33163 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9469-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Pin the ribbon and sew at 1\/8&#8243; on the ribbon edge. \u00a0If you do not want the tape to show\u00a0use a 1&#8243; ribbon. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33164 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33164 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9470-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Step Three: Attaching the hardware to the backpack back<\/h2>\n<p>After sewing the cotton and ribbon together, make the tabs for the rings. \u00a0You will need four in total. \u00a0I used approximately two inches of cotton tape per tab.<\/p>\n<p>I am using the cotton tape only and not the ribbon. \u00a0If I used the ribbon as well, I don't think my machine would be able to take all the layers when it comes time to put the backpack together.<\/p>\n<p>At the bottom corners, place the rings and tabs one inch from the edge.<\/p>\n<p>Note: I am using photos from the two backpacks I have made for the blog and video. \u00a0I decided to change the design a little between the two version, so please follow the placements\u00a0for the tabs that is shown on the pattern.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33403 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--500x423.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"423\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--500x423.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--1536x1300.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--2048x1734.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--150x127.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/423;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--500x423.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--500x423.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--1536x1300.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--2048x1734.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/placement--150x127.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>When putting the backpack together, you will need enough space for the seam allowance and the foot to be able to sew next to the ring.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33166 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9454-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>For the top rings, you will need to fold the strap over so the raw edge does not show. \u00a0 Cut the cotton tape 3\/4&#8243; from the stitching line and sew. \u00a0I overlapped the edges.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33401 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-500x375.png\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33401 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-500x375.png\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fold-under.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Sew as close to the rings as possible. \u00a0Use a zipper foot if you want to get even closer.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33400 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-500x375.png\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33400 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-500x375.png\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-33.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Step Four: Adding the hardware to the straps<\/h2>\n<p>Place the ribbon side up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33169 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33169 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9457-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Thread the strap through the ring.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33170 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33170 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9458-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33171 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33171 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9459-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold one inch. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33173 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-500x375.png\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-500x375.png\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Untitled-design-24.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>\u00a0Pin this end two inches from the ring.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33175 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9471-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Sew the straps making a large X. \u00a0Alternatively, you can use rivets or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kpmEkB\">screws<\/a>\u00a0with a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ltSY6z\">hole puncher<\/a>\u00a0as in this picture.<\/p>\n<p>On the other end of the strap, thread the slider. \u00a0Thread the strap through the first hole.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33176 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9472-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Then pass the strap over the bridge to the other hole.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33177 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9474-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Thread the lobster claw clasp.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33178 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33178 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9476-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>To make this step easier, pull the strap away from the bridge.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33179 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33179 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9477-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Insert the end of the strap through the first hole.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33180 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33180 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9478-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Then over the bridge and through the other hole. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33181 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33181 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9479-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold the end of the strap one inch and pin it about two inches from the slider. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33182 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33182 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9480-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Sew the same way you did the other end creating a large X with the stitches or place a couple of rivets.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33183 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33183 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9482-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33269 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33269 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9483-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33270 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33270 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_9485-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>And there you have it. \u00a0Next, I will show you how to make the applied pocket and how to finish the backpack. \u00a0Until Next time!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/applied-pocket-small-backpack-part-3\/' class='big-button bigorange' target=\"_blank\">Proceed to Part 3<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23941\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33411 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33411 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33411\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sewing backpack straps\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a tutorial on sewing backpack straps and it&#8217;s the second part of the Small Backpack Pattern sew along. \u00a0If you landed here directly without seeing the first part of this sew along tutorial, you may want to go back and start the project from the beginning with Part \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-backpack-straps\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":33411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[97,4,165,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33155"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33155"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":77693,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33155\/revisions\/77693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}