How to make a school bag with your own hands. How to sew a backpack with your own hands: step by step instructions

Children's backpacks are an indispensable item for schoolchildren. You can sew a backpack in the shape of a cat with your own hands from old jeans or other thick fabric. There are different backpacks: tourist, youth, city, school, children, etc. With a children's backpack you can go for a walk, to a sports section, or go to nature. Children love animal backpacks. In our case, in the form of a Cat.

Cat with fish

For work you will need:

main fabric
lining fabric
lightning
piece of lace
buttons
colored threads for the cat's face

Take a sheet of A4 size paper. The approximate dimensions of our backpack will be: width 20 cm, length 29 cm. You can cut it in a larger size. It all depends on the age of the child. We make a pattern for the backpack itself, legs and fish. The legs measure 7 by 4 cm, the fish measures 14 by 7 cm.

Lay out the pattern on the fabric. Number of details:

back - 1 piece from the main fabric and 1 piece from the lining fabric
front – 1 piece from the main fabric and 1 piece from the lining (cut along the zipper line)
legs – 4 parts
top straps – 2 parts 7 / 43 cm
lower straps – 2 parts 7 / 25 cm
pocket – 1 piece 17 / 13 cm
fish – 1 piece

Sew the paws, make notches on them, turn them inside out, put padding polyester inside, stitch or embroider the Cat’s toes.

Sew the straps, turn them inside out, and make decorative stitches on the sides. Make fastenings along the edges of the straps.

Hem one edge of each strap to prevent the fabric from spilling out.

Making a pocket. We bend the edges of the fish and sew it onto the pocket using a zigzag stitch.

Finish the edges of the pocket with a zigzag stitch or overlock stitch.

Finish the top of the pocket. Sew lace or braid to the top. Draw the Cat's front paws on the pocket, with which he holds the fish. Embroider the paws with decorative stitching by hand.

Baste the pocket to the bottom front of the backpack. Draw the paws with chalk. We embroider the paws with a decorative stitch, not forgetting about the Cat’s fingers.

Decorate the face: embroider the Cat's mustache and eyes. Baste the zipper with the top and bottom of the front.

Attach the zipper. Baste the straps and paws to the front and stitch.

Connect the front and back halves of the backpack. Secure with pins.

We sew and make notches in the places of curvature.

We sew the lining as in the photo. Leave 1 cm for the pocket inside the backpack.

Turn the Cat inside out, insert the lining into it, fold the lining and pin it to the zipper from the inside.

Sew the lining to the zipper with a blind seam, by hand.

Make 3 loops on the upper straps, sew 2 buttons on the lower straps. The backpack is ready.

We will need:

old jeans
bias tape – 2 meters
cord – elastic band – 1 meter
rubber tips – 6 pieces
limiter – 2 pieces
Velcro tape – 7 cm
grommet – 4 pieces
cat applique
interlining for the bottom

Cutting out the details

two rectangles 27 / 24 cm
bottom – oval 11/20 cm
pocket – 13 / 12 cm
valve – 20 / 10 cm
straps – 2 pieces 54 / 4 cm
handle – 20 / 3 cm

Don't forget 0.5 - 1 cm seam allowances.

Yesterday I sewed a backpack for my youngest daughter. Quite roomy, the straps are adjustable and have a magnetic clasp. A simpler and easier option than I previously sewed for my eldest daughter ().

To sew a backpack we will need: fabric for the outer and inner sides (I have cotton), padding polyester (or non-woven fabric, dublerin for sealing the fabric), 1.7 m sling, 4 plastic frames, elastic 30-33 cm, magnetic clasp, threads , pins, scissors, measuring tape.

From both colors of fabric we cut out the following details. This pattern size is suitable for a backpack for children 2-5 years old. The size of the backpack is approximately 27x27 cm.
For children over 5 years old, the pattern size will be 65x40 cm and 20x20 cm.

The fabric for the main side needs to be compacted. I have a lot of leftover padding polyester and I decided to use it. We cut the padding polyester a little larger and place the main fabric on it. Then iron them well and steam them (the synthetic winterizer will become thinner and stick a little to the fabric). Attention! In order not to spoil the surface of the iron, it is better to iron through gauze or thin fabric, since the synthetic padding melts a little.

Now you need to quilt this part (along the edges and in horizontal stripes at equal distances).

Let's start making the straps for the backpack. To do this, we use plastic frames (constrictions) and a sling, from which we cut 2 strips of 9 cm each. We insert the sling into the frame, bend the edges of the sling on both sides and secure it with a pin. The video above shows this process in more detail.

We sew them on both sides to the bottom of the main part at the specified distance (see photo).

Now we cut off 2 more strips of sling, 60-65 cm each, and take the remaining 2 plastic frames (constrictions).

We thread one of the ends of the sling onto the middle part of the plastic frame, bend the edge and sew where it is marked with a dotted line.

We stretch the empty end of the sling into the frame-constriction (which we sewed to the main part of the backpack) and thread it through the second frame-constriction on the same strap. We check whether the length of the future strap is adjustable. The video above shows this process in more detail.

We sew the ends of the straps to the top of the main part at the distance indicated below (see photo).

Now we fold the main part in half and stitch it from the wrong side, where it is marked with dotted lines.

We turn it so that the seam is in the middle and sew the lower part of the future backpack, where it is marked with dotted lines.

Now we stitch the corners at equal distances and cut off the excess.

Let's start making a handle for the backpack. We cut off 18 cm of the sling and sew its ends to the top of the backpack at the back seam between the straps.

This is what the back of our future backpack looks like.

Let's start with the lining (inner side).

Backpack flap. We sew both parts from the wrong side.

We cut the edges on the fillets.

Turn it right side out, iron it and stitch at a distance of 5-7 mm from the edge.

We attach one of the parts of the magnetic fastener.

We place this part on the back of the backpack with the right sides facing each other and stitch it at the edge where it is marked with dotted lines.

It turns out like this.

Now let's move on to the main part of the lining. We also bend the rectangle of fabric in half and sew it on the wrong side, where it is marked with dotted lines.

We form the lower part in the same way as described above, but leave a small hole so that we can then turn the backpack right side out.

All that remains is to sew the outer and inner sides of the backpack together. To do this, turn both parts inside out and place them with their top sides facing each other.

Using pins, we connect both parts in a circle and stitch.

Through the hole in the lining, turn the backpack right side out.

We attach the second part of the magnetic clasp in the right place and sew up the hole.

Now along the edge of the upper part of the backpack we make 2 lines at a distance of 1-2 cm (without touching the valve and straps of the backpack).

We make a small hole in the inside of the backpack between the lines and insert an elastic band.

Sew the ends of the elastic together and close the opening with a blind stitch. Looks like that. In my opinion, this version of the top of the backpack (with an elastic band instead of a lace) is more suitable for small children.

Our children's backpack is ready.

The size of this backpack is 27x27 cm. This is how it looks on my youngest daughter. Katerina is 3.5 years old, height 100 cm.

Universal denim does not lose its relevance in the new summer season. A bag made of jeans is a new current trend for summer 2016. You can decorate your wardrobe with a fashionable item without extra costs if you sew a wardrobe item with your own hands. Fortunately, the material is easy to find in any home: any old, worn denim fabric or denim pants that have lost their relevance will come in handy.

Jeans backpack pattern

The pattern is easy to make on your own, without turning to professional cutters. To do this, on thick cardboard or special paper, draw the details of the future item, according to the intended dimensions. Required parts: front, back, flap, straps, or cord or braid that holds the denim backpack together.

You can foresee and draw front and side pockets, the height of the back and its width in advance. Remember: the front will be a mirror image of the back.

Parts in the form of wedges are needed if you plan to make a bottom, and the longest side should be equal to the width of the back and front of the product.

Have you come up with a pattern? Transfer it to the fabric, remembering to leave seam allowances (approximately 3 cm).

Good idea!

Beads, rhinestones, rivets, satin or chintz inserts will turn your wardrobe item into a real hand-made masterpiece. It’s easy to tailor an item even by eye: the big advantage of sewing any items from denim is that they do not require precise fitting and allow liberties.

How to sew a backpack with your own hands: step by step instructions

We will need: denim, a little synthetic padding, a zipper, scraps of multi-colored fabric, velvet, lace, according to your taste.

We cut out the parts, the size of which you choose yourself, focusing on the size of the future product. Don't forget about the straps, the bottom of the product and its sides. Prepare the lining.
Now you need to line each part, cut it out and stitch it with padding polyester. This way the denim backpack will keep its shape better.
Sew the parts together and stitch the straps. Now you need to sew two strips to the lock, bending it inward for the facing and sew on the sides.
Sew on a zipper, straps and a handle to carry the product, holding it from above.
A similar scheme can be used for half the treasure, connecting it to the main part.
Decorate the finished product with your own hands at your discretion with a random pattern in the patchwork style, or come up with an interesting plot.

Fashion advice!When working with denim, there is a pleasant nuance: any deformation of the fabric, be it abrasion or a hole, can be played out and hidden behind accessories. Jeans is a very beneficial material that looks great with many fabrics: corduroy, pieces of leather or velvet are always appropriate and stylish in combination with jeans.

DIY duffel bag

A bag-shaped handbag is a very nice wardrobe item. A universal bucket bag without a specific shape is very easy to sew from pants, old frayed shorts, or a boring skirt. In this case, even a teenager can cope with the work: a pattern is not required at all, and imagination can run wild.

For a small handbag you will need only one pant leg, but for a large one, stitch two in random order and get a wider fabric. All that remains is to sew a hole at the top for an elastic band or lace and pull the finished product together. After that, decorate the duffel bag to your liking.

Let's play with styles!A bag can completely replace even a fashionable evening clutch. Embroider it with multi-colored sequins, decorate it with multi-colored beads, and sew on lace or leather inserts. You can sew several bags of different sizes to add a fresh accessory to your outfit every day.

Children's backpack pattern

Many craftswomen make a children's duffel bag or satchel from denim, using denim scraps of different colors. In this case, pre-sewn patches combined from different fabrics are better suited. The pattern in this case can be conditional: you just need to provide the details of the front and back walls, straps and valve. Think through the decoration according to your own tastes and preferences.

According to reviews from everyone who has sewn things from denim, this material is dense, so you will need sharp scissors and thread thicker than standard (numbers 100 and 120). For accessories, you can use used carabiners, leather straps, buttons and rivets.

When planning a children's backpack, do not forget that for a boy they should be more strict. Thermal applications will help to dilute the “severe cut”. However, everything depends solely on the wishes of the child and the skillful hands of the craftswoman.

In Soviet times, almost every tourist sewed a hiking backpack with his own hands, because the shops were filled with soft Abalakov or easel “Ermaks”; we saw new models only in photographs in the magazine “Tourist”. Although, of course, sewing tourist backpacks was not an easy task, because everything was in short supply: from fabric to accessories.

But if you have the desire and free leisure, and have suitable fabric and accessories hidden in your bins, then my step-by-step instructions on how to sew a 90-liter hiking backpack (frame) will help you make a truly useful product.

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DIY hiking backpack: materials and accessories

In order to sew a tourist backpack with your own hands you will need:

Thick nylon such as avisent or cordura - 3 sq. m or cut 1.5*2 m
Thin nylon like parachute silk or bologna - 1 sq. m or cut 1.5*0.70 m
Izolon (tourist foam mat) - 1 sq. m, thickness 1 cm
Narrow sling, 25 mm – 7 m
Wide sling 45 mm – 2 m
Tightening buckle – 14 pcs.
Snap buckle – 2 pcs.
Snap buckle, wide for a belt – 1 pc.
Zipper – 20 cm, 1-3 pcs. depending on the number of pockets
Zipper – 30 cm, 1 pc.
Tape for strengthening seams – 2 m, width 1-1.5 cm
Rope for tube – 1.30 m, diameter 3 mm
Aluminum tube – 2 pcs., length 70 cm, diameter 4 mm
or plate – 2 pcs., length 70 cm, width 2 cm

The dimensions on the hiking backpack pattern are indicated in centimeters, excluding seam allowances. If you want to sew not a 90 liter backpack, but a 75 liter backpack, then reduce all dimensions of the “body” of the backpack by 10 cm, the height of the back of the backpack by 10 cm, and the circumference of the tube by 20 cm.

How to sew a backpack: cutting out the main elements

Sewing a tourist backpack begins with cutting out its main elements. After cutting, do not forget to melt the edges of the fabric with a lighter so that they do not fray. It is better to stitch the seams with nylon or lavsan threads, using a zigzag. If the machine does not sew with a zigzag, make two parallel lines.

Rice. 1. The “body” of the backpack is 75*80-85 with designated places for pockets if you need them (I recommend only one - the central one). At the bottom in the corners you can immediately sew slings, 40 cm long and 25 mm wide, reinforcing them with fabric scarves.

Rice. a, b. Pattern of pockets, you need to sew a zipper into them (we leave the place of sewing it at your discretion, we advise you to decide on this in advance before you start sewing a tourist backpack with your own hands).

Rice. 2. The back of the backpack is 75*30 with a bottom 26*33 made of thick nylon. The bottom can be sewn separately, but it is better to cut them in one piece, which reduces the number of seams.

Rice. 3. Shoulder straps: two of thick nylon, two of thin. You need to cut two blanks from isolon (foam) of the same shape. The second strap needs to be cut out in a mirror image.

Sew the thick and thin parts together, stitching them to each other along the contour. Turn it inside out and insert a strip of isolon inside. Sew a 25 mm wide sling on top of the thick side of the strap, stitching it crosswise in 3-4 places. The sling should end where the strap ends and end with a tightening buckle.

Rice. 4. Valve 32*26. Cut and sew, sewing on thin fabric (Fig. c), as if making a box. Sew a 30 cm zipper, either along the seam or in the center of the wide wall, making a slit. Sew 4 tightening buckles at the corners.

Sewing a hiking backpack: making the back

Now let's get down to the most difficult thing in such a matter as sewing a hiking backpack - making the back.

Rice. 5. Take the previously cut back of the backpack (Fig. 2). Sew 2 strips 2.5-4 cm wide to it (tunnels for the future frame - tubes or plates).

A 25 mm wide sling is suitable for the tubes, and a strip of thick nylon for the plates. Sew 6 tightening buckles as indicated on Rice. 5, 4 slings of 25 mm - 2 each at the top and bottom. In the center of the back, sew a loop-handle from a 25 mm sling at a distance of 25 cm from the top edge.

Rice. 6. Sew the finished shoulder straps over the handle loop. If your height is 170-180 cm - at a distance of 50 cm from the bottom edge. If higher - 55 cm. If lower - 45 cm. If you are not trying for yourself, then check this parameter before sewing a backpack.

Rice. 8. Cut out the part from isolon and soft nylon. Stitch them together.

Rice. 7. Sew the part from Fig. 8 on the back of the backpack over the straps. Sew the lower part of the part (trapezoid) with two lines across the back, so that a belt can be inserted between them.

Rice. 9. The belt is made in the same way as shoulder straps (Fig. 3): Thick fabric, isolon, thin fabric are sewn together. Sew a wide sling on top (you can use a car seat belt), and sew a wide snap buckle on one side. Sew 2 additional straps, 25 mm wide and 40 cm long, to the edges of the belt (they will attach the belt to the “body” of the backpack), and sew tightening buckles where they “join” the backpack.

Rice. 10. Take the "body" of the backpack (Fig.1) and sew 25 mm wide slings onto it as shown in the figure.

Details Rice. 10 And Rice. 7 Sew together inside out - pockets and straps inward, and seams outward.

Reinforce the main seams by sewing tape to them.

Rice. eleven. Cut out a tube in the form of a tube from soft fabric 30*110. Fold the fabric on its wide side to form a drawstring and stitch it. The width of the drawstring is 1-2 cm, depending on the thickness of the rope for tightening the tube that you are going to thread into it.

Sew the tube to the top of the backpack. Turn the backpack inside out. Insert into pre-sewn stripes (Fig.5) aluminum plates or tubes, cut to size before sewing the backpack. Fasten the flap, insert the belt and tuck the second part of the fastening buckle into one of its lines. Fasten the belt with thin straps to the backpack.

Inspect the backpack, if you think something is missing, add it. Ready! You managed to successfully sew a hiking backpack with your own hands!

Perhaps, by improving our patterns, you will sew a more advanced hiking backpack with your own hands.

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Backpacks do not lose their relevance for a long time, remaining a trendy accessory. Handmade is especially valued, because handmade products are unique. To make a stylish accessory at home, you will need a backpack pattern, suitable fabric and decorative elements. Another important criterion for success is the creativity and inspiration of the craftswoman.

Preparatory stage

To sew a backpack with your own hands, you will need the following materials and tools:

needle;
threads;
thimble;
scissors;
textile;
a piece of dry soap for notes.

It is better to sew a product from the following materials:

denim, fabric without elastane is used;
cotton holds its shape well, is breathable and pleasant to the touch, which is important for a backpack, because it is worn on the back;
dense synthetic fabrics are interesting for their colors, they can be bright and painted, with an attractive pattern; such bags do not need additional decoration.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that the material does not stretch too much under load and does not crumble at a break. The disadvantage of synthetics is that a backpack made from such fabrics collects odors and is unpleasant on the back in the summer. This material does not allow air and water to pass through well, but this property can be used to protect things in a bag from rain by making the surface two-layer.

To create the lining we use:

satin – characterized by density, reliability and wear resistance;
viscose - more reliable than satin;
cupro – in appearance it resembles natural silk, it is soft and elastic;
polyester is a durable and easy-to-care fabric that does not absorb dirt well;
satin - material made from cotton and silk threads;
mesh – has cells, allows air to pass through well;
Taffeta is a tough fabric that can hold its shape.

All that remains is to decide how to sew a backpack without expensive accessories. You can make it yourself or remove it from old bags, jackets and other things. For decoration use:

buckles, belts and fasteners from old things;
fringe made of leather or fabric;
a rope twisted from colored threads (can be used for tying);
unusual buttons, beads, rhinestones;
ropes of different diameters and colors;
felt appliques;
patchwork, ribbon embroidery;
decorative zippers.

When choosing jewelry, you need to take into account that the accessory is subject to increased mechanical stress and gets dirty. It’s unpleasant when an item becomes unusable because of one damaged applique or a lost bead. Removable fittings will make it easier to wash the backpack and allow you to refresh the item in a simple way, for example, by changing the color of the cord.

There are two ways to sew a backpack with your own hands: using a sewing machine or by hand. The first option facilitates and speeds up the process of manufacturing the product.

Sewing tool set

Thick fabrics for sewing

Lining fabrics: cupro and polyester

Lining fabrics: satin and viscose

Lining fabrics: taffeta, mesh, tulle

Accessories for decorating a bag

How to use the pattern

If novice needlewomen don’t know how to sew a backpack with their own hands, they simply need step-by-step instructions and patterns. They will help bring your plans to life. There are ready-made patterns of backpacks with dimensions; they can be easily transferred to a sheet of paper in full size.

To create your own pattern you will need the following materials:

a sheet of paper (you can use tracing paper or newspaper);
pencil;
meter tape;
ruler;
square.

You can make a pattern for rounding corners yourself. To do this, you need to draw a circle with a radius of 18 or 20 cm on cardboard and cut out one third of the circle. Using this device, rounded corners are symmetrical.

For a basic backpack pattern, two measurements are enough:

shoulder width;
height of the back from the waist.

You need to draw a rectangle on a piece of paper, the width of which is less than the width of your shoulders. It is important to note that the backpack should not fall below the lower back, this will be uncomfortable. Then you should draw a vertical line through the middle of the rectangle - the central axis. Next, bend the sheet of paper along the axis and draw the contours of the desired shape of the backpack. You should cut along these contours, you will get a symmetrical pattern. If additional details are planned, such as pockets, a lid or a sliding bottom, they can be easily marked according to the basic pattern, matching the sizes.

To decipher the pattern, you need to know the basic symbols:

line with arrow – lengthen;
a line with small triangles is a connection line;
identical numbers inside the pattern - places where the parts match;
cross lines – registration marks;
the arrow between the lines is the place of the fold;
cross – a place for sewing on a button.

If you decide to cut according to a ready-made, but more complex pattern, you will have to convert it to natural size. It shows the dimensions in centimeters. In this case, it is more convenient to replace the paper with thick fabric. The cut out parts are laid out on the material and outlined with a pointed piece of soap. Before cutting out the parts, you need to find out whether the pattern is given with a seam allowance or not. More often it is given without an allowance, then the elements should be cut out with an indent of 1-1.5 cm. Sometimes the seams on the back are processed with a double turn - first the seam is sewn open, then it is brought out inside out and stitched again. These seams are neat and serve as additional support for the backpack. More allowance should be given for them when cutting.

Development of a pattern taking into account the backpack model

Sewing a backpack with your own hands gives you freedom in choosing styles. It is necessary to understand that copying factory models may be unsuccessful due to the lack of reinforcing parts and machine processing, for example, plastic edging of seams, metal corner fasteners, hard bottom. Even if you make an exact pattern of parts, the finished backpack will be very different.

The strengths of making backpacks yourself are the originality of the models with an individual approach. Also, the advantages of hand-processing products include the artistry of the image, unusual connecting seams, and decorative design.

Children's

Children love animal-shaped backpacks. Cutting out “bunny ears” or sewing button eyes is not difficult, and the child will enjoy it.

On the basic pattern, it is imperative to narrow the top in relation to the bottom. It is better if, in cross-section, such a backpack is close to the triangle with the point up. The bottom is calculated according to the pattern. You can make it in two parts, like an accordion, strengthening the edges of the accordion with strong braid.

It is convenient to tighten the top with a drawstring, and to prevent things from falling out of the backpack, you can provide a hinged lid. A pom-pom decoration looks good on children's backpacks.

If the child wears a backpack to school, then for notebooks and books you can make a lining with compartments and even with fasteners. A fabric that is thinner and non-staining is suitable. If the lining of the backpack is removable, it will be more convenient to wash.

We sew a backpack in the shape of a pineapple

Cut two rectangles from the main and lining fabric

Cut out and sew future rings for the lace

We sew future rings to the main part of the backpack

Cut out and process two rectangles

We connect the main part and rectangles, sew the base

We connect the holes by pinching and stitching

Prepare four rectangles, draw lines, sew

Cutting out the tail of the pineapple

Connecting the lining to the main part

Insert a ready-made or sewn cord

We thread the cord through the rings and secure with a clamp

Torba

The most suitable model for a backpack sewn by yourself is a sack. For creative and artistically gifted people, this model is a godsend. The simple design leaves room for creating images, from dreamily romantic to strictly ascetic.

A bag is a drawstring bag with straps. The shape is old and traditional. The pattern of such a backpack is a rectangle. The lower edges of the product can be rounded or left sharp if desired. The size is chosen at the discretion of the master.

There is no need to narrow the top, as the bag is tightened with a drawstring. The fabric should be soft, giving beautiful folds, then the top itself, gathered like a fan, will already be a decoration.

Romantic backpack backpacks are very suitable for slender girls. The straps can be made braided, in a regular braid, and the edges of the bag can be decorated with fringe with beads at the end.
For a mature woman, a tote-backpack can be designed as a duffel bag. Choose the color of the backpack harmoniously with the dress, and throw a painted scarf over your shoulders, wrapping the end around your neck.
A backpack backpack in protective tones is suitable for men who prefer a casual style. A bag made of thick, waterproof fabric will be indispensable for fishing, hunting, and hiking.

You can use several thick ropes as straps, which don’t even need to be sewn. For women - colored ropes, for men - single-color, calm tones. You can adjust the length of the straps by simply tying the two ends, in places where the knot will not rub. Backpacks with such straps look stylish.

Shoe bag made from old jeans

Necessary material for sewing

Forming and sewing the bottom

Forming and sewing a channel for the lace

Sew on the ring for the ribbon

Sew ribbons at the bottom in the form of straps

From old jeans

Many people are interested in how to sew a backpack from jeans with their own hands, for which there is no pattern. In this case, you can build it yourself or find a master class with a similar model and take the pattern from there.

The simplest sewing option is a backpack without a bottom. In such a product, its function is performed by the front part, increased in volume. The measurements are approximate and individual adjustments may need to be made.

The back is slightly narrowed, 26 cm wide. You can make it slightly rounded in the middle by adding no more than 3 cm on each side.
The front part is cut out in the shape of a semicircle, with a radius of 38 cm.
The valve cover is round. It is better if it is one-piece with a back. It should fall freely and beautifully onto the tight backpack.
The straps are made from the same denim fabric. If there is not much material, you can replace them with decorative cords.
A loop handle can be sewn on if desired to make it convenient to pick up the backpack.

The center of the semicircle and the lower edge of the back are aligned along the axial vertical of the pattern. The edges of the semicircle are hemmed to the back. The top of the backpack is tightened with a cord and covered with a flap. The straps are sewn into the upper and lower edges of the back.

To cut this model you need a wide piece of fabric. If you don’t have one, you can sew it from pieces, so this backpack is suitable for the patchwork technique.

Backpack made from old jeans

Drawing the details of the product

Cutting out the pattern

We grind the sidewall, bottom, valve

Making straps from denim

If necessary, sew on a handle

The fabric should not be shabby

Patchwork style

Mastery of the patchwork technique allows you to make beautiful things from small leftover fabrics. The flaps can be sewn in a chaotic order or in the form of a specific ornament.

It seems unreasonable to specifically cut the fabric into pieces; it is better to proceed from the scraps that have already accumulated at home. Therefore, you should not strive to repeat exactly the models seen somewhere. But you should focus on the backpack you like, improving it at your own discretion.

A backpack made using the patchwork technique, sewn according to a pattern without a bottom, can be decorated to your taste. For example, design the valve in the form of diverging rays or petals. Make the straps from transverse strips or weave them obliquely. Leave the front part plain or make it up of longitudinal inserts that look beautiful in folds.

Before you sew a new backpack, you need to make a pattern for it. It is enough to draw the shape of the future product on a sheet of paper, and then cut it out and transfer it to the fabric. Don't be afraid of ruining the materials in case of failure. Negative experience quickly pays off in acquired skills.

Sewing scraps into a whole fabric