Tutorial: Add backpack straps to a thrifted purse
Tutorial: Add backpack straps to a thrifted purse 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...
View ArticleTutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb
Tutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb 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...
View ArticleFree pattern: Heart backpack
Free pattern: Heart backpack 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...
View ArticleTutorial: Turn 1 pair of pants into 3 drawstring bags
Tutorial: Turn 1 pair of pants into 3 drawstring bags Stephanie from Charm of California shows how she created 3 drawstring bags out of 1 pair of cargo pants. She made a drawstring backpack, a simple...
View ArticleTutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer
Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer 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...
View ArticleFree pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers
Free pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers Oh, this kitty cat backpack! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for it at Joann’s Creative Spark blog. It’s sized just right for...
View ArticleTutorial: Cubby Pack patchwork backpack
Tutorial: Cubby Pack patchwork backpack Heidi from The Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial for this adorable backpack. She’s made it with a patchwork of sweet vintage-inspired fabrics but you could use a...
View ArticleTutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella
Tutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella Rainy days are no good for walking to school or waiting at the bus stop. An umbrella will keep your child’s head dry, but chances are that big...
View ArticleTutorial: Pretty ruffle top backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffle top backpack. It’s a drawstring backpack that’s actually very easy to make! The ruffle at the top adds a girly touch! It’s...
View ArticleTutorial: Simple convertible backpack tote bag
Tutorial: Simple convertible backpack tote bag Make a tote that easily converts to a backpack! Diane from Ooh! Pretty Colors shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to do it. The bag uses the...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Baby doll backpack carrier
Tutorial and pattern: Baby doll backpack carrier This doll carrier backpack makes it easy for a young child to carry his or her favorite doll with them. It has straps on the front to hold the doll,...
View ArticleTutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag
Tutorial: Beach backpack with wet bag Summer is nearly here and many of us are planning trips to the beach. And if not the beach, then certainly the neighborhood swimming pool! Karly from Paisley...
View ArticleTutorial: Drawstring ballet bag backpack
Have a little one in dance lessons? This drawstring backpack is just the thing for little girls to carry their dance shoes and gear to dance class. Tia from Little Button Diaries shares a tutorial...
View ArticleTutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course,...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Unicorn backpack
This unicorn backpack is the cutest! What little girl wouldn’t love this for back to school! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it. She’s also got a free .SVG file...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Drawstring backpack with a paper pieced pencil design
Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a...
View ArticleTutorial: Bucket bag backpack
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a bucket bag backpack. The round bottom gives plenty of room to pack for dance class, sports practice, or...
View ArticleTutorial and pattern: Mini backpack coin purse
Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial and free pattern for making this mini backpack coin purse. It looks complicated, but it’s actually an easy pattern. You can make one in just an hour! A loop and...
View ArticleTutorial: Sew a draw strap backpack
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial for making a simple draw strap backpack. Her tutorial includes a cutting diagram showing how to cut all the pieces from one piece of fabric...
View ArticleTutorial: Reversible pillow and backpack
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a pillow backpack that can help a homeless person carry their belongings and have a soft place to rest their head. Rather than just a...
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