Backpacks – Page 5

Tutorial: Apple lunch money pouch

August 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These little apple zipper pouches are the perfect place to hold lunch money! The apple design is so cute for back-to-school! Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can make one. Use the ring to attach it to a backpack… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fold and stow library book bag

July 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for a fold and stow library book bag. It’s made from ripstop nylon, which is very sturdy but thin so you can fold it up small. Her free pattern includes a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag

July 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag. It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back. Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more. The zipper goes around… Read more ...

Free pattern: Convertible backpack tote

June 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for the convertible purse backpack. The straps are long enough to carry on your shoulder when it’s a tote. But when you want to carry it completely hands-free it converts to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer

April 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can make a roll top back pack like this one out of an old wool blazer and three leather belts. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial at Baby Lock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog showing how. You should be able… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans bike pannier backpack

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a bike pannier backpack out of old jeans or sturdy pants. The military-style bag attaches to the back of your bike. Or, if you leave off the straps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini clutch pouch for your phone and keys

March 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Necessities on the Go Mini Clutch. The small fabric pouch is big enough to hold a phone, or maybe your ID. You can attach your keys to a little fabric tab that sticks out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn 1 pair of pants into 3 drawstring bags

March 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Charm of Carolinaa shows how she created 3 drawstring bags out of 1 pair of cargo pants. She made a drawstring backpack, a simple drawstring bag, and a bonus small drawstring bag – all from the one pair… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart backpack

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb

October 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Annika from Näh-Connection shows how to make this Halloween drawstring backpack with a spooky spider web. It would make a great trick or treat bag! When the tricking and treating is done and the bag is full (and heavy) of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add backpack straps to a thrifted purse

October 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can add backpack straps to a thrifted purse and while you’re at it, replace the lining too. The purse she shows in her tutorial originally had a messenger strap, but she wanted to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ribbon lip balm holder

September 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melanie and Steffany from Find It, Make It, Love It guest blog at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these clip on lip balm holders. They’re easy to make from decorative ribbon and can be clipped to a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawcord backpack

September 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

At Sew4Home you can see how to make a trendy drawcord backpack like this one. The shape is sleek and boxy. It has a long angled flap extending over the grommeted drawcord closure and a large zippered front pocket. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thin boxy pencil case

September 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lorelie Jayne shows how you can make this thin but boxy pencil case. It’s a boxy zippered bag big enough to hold a small selection of pens and pencils, but still small enough to attach to a backpack or slip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids mesh sports ball cinch backpack

July 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back-to-school time is also the time when we sign our kids up for fall sports – and that means gathering together all the necessary sports equipment. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a mesh sports cinch backpack. … Read more ...