With the advent of September upon us, it’s safe to say that now is the best time mixing things up for your fall look. DIY video blogger Natasha Rose shares her fun craft related videos every week from Sydney, Australia.
Inspired by photos on tumblr and expensive vinyl backpacks at Topshop and Zara, Natasha decided to create one of her own. Make sure to view her DIY video for more details and step by step instructions.
- For material, you’ll need half a yard of clear vinyl, white thread, a zipper and tape.
- First, you’ll create the pattern pieces, so make sure to pause the video at 1:19 to get a clear understanding of all the components. She used newspaper and labeled each piece with a magic marker.
- Lay the pattern flay onto the vinyl and cut out each piece with a pair of scissors.
- Then, cut out the panels for zipper, which will measure about 2.5 inches wide. For her sewing machine, she used white thread, a regular stitch and a standard needle.
- Assemble the pocket. For a helpful tip, try using electrical tape instead of pins to avoid any damage to the fabric.
- Sew the pocket to the front panel, leaving the top part open.
- The next step is assembling the side panels. She is using a zipper that’s 56 cm in length.
- The last steps will be matching up the sides of everything and sewing together. Be sure to check her video around 3:50 for a visual reference. You’ll need to create handles, which she shows around 4:00 into the video. These straps are a bit thicker to allow for more reinforcement.
Bored with your fall fashion go-to’s? It’s okay! A clear vinyl backpack is sleek, of the moment and totally cool. The best part about a clear vinyl bag is the versatility, simply throw it on with any look for an edgy way to make a statement.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The inspiration from Tumblr and high-end stores like Zara makes this feel like a realistic dupe project. It’s nice to see a way to recreate trendy items without spending that much.
The mention of a 56 cm zipper caught my attention because that seems longer than most backpacks I’ve made. I’m curious how that affects the opening and overall shape once everything is assembled.
I appreciate how specific the measurements are, like cutting the zipper panels to about 2.5 inches wide. Those little details make it much easier to follow along without guessing.
I like how the article emphasizes versatility, since a clear backpack really does go with everything. It’s a bold look, but the simplicity of the design keeps it from feeling overdone.
I liked the tip about using electrical tape instead of pins on the clear vinyl, since I’ve definitely ruined materials that way before. The step about pausing at 1:19 for pattern pieces was also super helpful.
Clear vinyl for fall is an interesting suggestion since most people go darker that time of year. I can see how the transparency adds that edgy contrast with heavier outfits.
The step about assembling the pocket and leaving the top open was explained clearly, but I’d love more insight into how sturdy that pocket ends up being with vinyl.
I didn’t realize you could sew vinyl with a standard needle and regular stitch, so that part was reassuring. I always assumed it needed specialized tools or settings.
Using newspaper to draft and label each pattern piece with a marker is such a practical approach. It makes the project feel more approachable instead of needing fancy pattern paper.
Pausing the video at specific timestamps like 3:50 and 4:00 is actually really useful guidance. It saves time instead of scrubbing through trying to find those exact steps.
The idea of thicker straps for reinforcement makes sense, especially with vinyl which can stress at seams. I wish there was a bit more detail on how she reinforced them exactly.