Backpacks – Page 6

Tutorial: Monogrammed zipper pouch

July 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this fun monogrammed zipper pouch. This would make a sweet back-to-school giftie for any age, something to toss inside the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Notebook cover with a secret pocket for period supplies

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

My daughter starts middle school this year. I’m actually okay with it, kind of excited, really. But one thing I’m not so excited about – and my daughter is REALLY not going to be excited about – is the fact… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around. And it’s usually me toting it! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making these towel backpacks, so each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ drawstring backpack

June 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized backpack to carry to the beach or, in a couple of months, to school. You could also size it up for bigger kids to carry. Her method uses double-sided… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wanderlust Rucksack

May 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Hawthorne Threads shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Wanderlust Rucksack. It has vintage styling with the roll top. The roll top also gives flexibility in packing. Roll it up tight for lighter loads. Or when… Read more ...

9 Patterns To Make Your Own Tote Bags

April 25, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

With the Summer months quickly approaching, our calendars will start to fill up and vacations will be planned. Make sure you have the right bag needed for you getaway. Welcome to our roundup of 9 patterns to make your own… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Toddler’s Easter bunny backpack

March 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable bunny backpack for a toddler. Look at those long floppy bunny ears and that fluffy bunny tail! My immediate thought was this was a cute backpack for… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Convertible leather tote

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a convertible leather (or faux leather) tote. This is such a cool design! The straps are attached in a such a way that the bag can either… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack

January 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a drawstring backpack. It’s an easy project and a useful one, too. It seems like everyone can use a handy little backpack like this to carry books or a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mesh panel drawstring backpack

December 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Pearlyn from Pearlync shows how you can make a drawstring backpack with mesh panels. The bag itself is made from a sturdy denim. The combination of the denim and the mesh creates a sporty, edgy look. The edges of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY modern leather backpack

November 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Our Chez Nous shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how you can make a leather backpack like this one. It has clean, modern lines which also mean there aren’t too many pieces to cut out and sew. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sketched patches for a shirt or bag

September 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These sketched patches are a cool accent for a shirt or jacket, or maybe even a backpack. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make them. Fabric markers make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crossover pocket backpack

August 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a drawstring backpack with crossover pockets on the front. The criss cross design creates three pockets that can hold pens and pencils and other smaller items. The backpack itself is a simple drawstring backpack, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag to drawstring backpack, no sewing required

August 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mette from Monsters Circus shows how you can transform a basic canvas tote bag into a drawstring backpack, with no sewing required. It’s an easy transformation, adding a casing to the top, and ring tabs at the bottom. In place… Read more ...