Building a Backpack - Part Two

The backpack is nearing functional completion. I initially based the geometry on another backpack I own,  but I extended to sides to five inches three more than the width of the base dimensions. This change had a huge effect on the backpack shape and feel. Its a lot bigger than I had intended. I wanted a flap to go over the top but eventually I settle for a top cinching system. This was the easiest to sew, using some paracord to tighten the opening. 

Work shirt sewn together at the buttons and bottom, used as backpack lining.

Hand-stitched gap where waistline fell short.

Eventually I will go back and re-do the geometry so that the bodies perimeter is the same as the original waist line of the pants. This way the button can stay fastened and not cinch the bag, it'd be more of an aesthetic feature.

Shows the cinching problem with the waistline.

For fun stitching on the side pockets.

Getting the loop and shoulder straps right took some thinking and about 5 tries. Notice all the scrap thread from re-dos.

Machine sewn strap support tab, form strength.

Showing the contrast lining and original ORVIS label. I may remove or modify this label.