Tutorial: Back-to-school drawstring backpack

bella-backpack Julie from julie-k made this drawstring backpack for her daughter. Drawstring backpacks are a perennial favorite sewing project because they’re quick, they’re easy, and they’re practical. She followed a tutorial from Martha Stewart, but made modifications to get the look you see here. I especially like how she made the straps and attached them to the bottom of the bag. She gives a quick run-down of that step in case you want to replicate it in your own sewing projects. Read more about her bag and modifications, and get the strap how-to, at her blog.

[photo from julie-k]

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[tags]sewing, tutorial, backpack, drawstring, bias tape, strap[/tags]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!