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Love this backpack but instructions need work

I made the Connie backpack for my granddaughter who will be starting college in the fall. We both love it! I was impressed how professional looking it came out! What I didn't like was the fact that the video and written instructions were not very helpful in some places, most especially the liner.

Great backpack - slight problem with gusset length

The finished backpack is great. I used ripstop nylon for all the fabric. This is not recommended and maybe is responsible for the problem with the gusset length. The bottom gusset was 2” too long after clipping the top/zipper gusset to the front/back pieces. After contacting Sallie Tomato and learning that I had not done something wrong, I cut the bottom gusset in the middle and took up the 2” with a seam. I topstitched on both sides of the seam then trimmed the seam allowances. It looks great. The foam gives it nice stability. Will make it again.

Very easy to make