Sew a backpack with a zipper with your own hands. Building a backpack pattern, how to create different models. Roomy model for a child

04.03.2020

Universal denim does not lose its relevance in the new summer season. A bag made of jeans is a new current trend of summer 2016. You can decorate your wardrobe with a fashionable detail at no extra cost if you sew a wardrobe element 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

It is not difficult to make a pattern on your own, without turning to professional cutters. To do this, on thick cardboard or special paper, draw the details of the future thing, according to the intended dimensions. Mandatory parts: front, back, valve, straps, or a cord or braid that tightens a denim backpack.

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

Wedge details 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.

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

A good idea!

Beads, rhinestones, rivets, satin or chintz inserts will turn your wardrobe item into a real masterpiece of hand-made. It is easy to tailor a thing even by eye: a big plus for sewing any thing from denim is that they do not require an exact fit and take liberties.

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

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

We cut out the details, the size of which you choose yourself, focusing on the size of the future product. Do not forget about the straps, the bottom of the product and its side parts. Prepare the lining.
Now you need to line every detail, cut it out and stitch it with a padding polyester. So the denim backpack will keep its shape better.
Sew the pieces together and sew on the straps. Now you need to sew two strips to the lock, making a bend inward for turning and sewing the sidewalls.
Sew on a zipper, straps and a handle to carry the product while holding it from above.
A similar scheme can be used for half a clade by connecting it to the main part.
Decorate the finished product with your own hands with your own patchwork pattern, or come up with an interesting plot.

Fashion advice!When working with denim, there is a pleasant nuance: any deformation of the fabric, whether it is abrasion or a hole, can be played up and hidden behind accessories. Denim is a very fertile 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 purse in the form of a bag is a very pleasant element of the wardrobe. A versatile bag-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 fantasy can run wild.

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

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

Pattern of a children's backpack

Many craftswomen make a children's duffel bag or satchel from denim using denim patches 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 for the details of the front, back wall, straps and valve. Decorate according to your own tastes and preferences.

According to the reviews of all the denim sewers, this material is dense, so you will need sharp scissors and a thread thicker than the standard one (numbers 100 and 120). As 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.

Each of us has several pairs of old jeans that have become unusable - worn, torn, small or out of fashion. You can’t wear them to work or visit, and it’s inconvenient to work in the garden or around the house, but for some reason it’s a pity to throw them away ... There is a great idea - you can sew a lot of useful things out of old jeans, for example, a stylish and comfortable backpack!

Adult Options

We will try to choose the easiest options for execution, which even a beginner in the sewing business will be able to do. Take old jeans and tailor's scissors, and we will detail all the other subtleties in the instructions.

Old jeans and sharp tailor's scissors are what you need to get started.

Backpack "Old patches"

The hostess, who is keen on needlework, in addition to old jeans, has enough scraps of other fabrics that accumulate and accumulate, and all her hands do not reach to throw them away. Here on such a backpack they can be applied.

Backpack ‘Old patches’

You will need:

old ripped jeans;
edge trimming of fabric of any colors and textures;
button;
cord;
interlining;
6 pieces of eyelets;
metal rings for harnesses - 2 pcs;
matching sewing threads;
sewing needles;
sewing machine.

So, for the initial dimensions for the pattern, we will take the following:

rectangle 73 X 37 cm for a backpack;
oval bottom 27 X 16 cm;
straps 100 cm long and 10 cm wide (5 cm in finished form) - 2 pcs.;
valve.

Scheme-pattern of a backpack

The edge trimmings of the fabric are adjusted to a thin interlining. It will turn out 3 parts: one will go to the pattern of the upper part of the valve, the second - to two straps, and the third - to the body of the backpack.
Flap details with sewn-on fabric edges
Details for shoulder straps and backpack body with sewn-on fabric edges
Two pieces of the same size are cut out from the legs of old jeans. They need to be stitched on one side, and on the other side, sew on a piece with stitched edges of the fabric.
Stitched main backpack detail
Valve parts are stitched from the inside, turned inside out. A loop is sewn onto the valve. If desired, it can be decorated with a cord.
It remains to carefully sew the bottom and sew on the facing. You can install eyelets in it or manually make loops into which a tightening cord will be inserted.
On the reverse side of the backpack, straps are sewn under the valve.
Sewn on straps

This is such a fun backpack that both adults and teenagers will be delighted with!

Simple, beautiful and roomy backpack

This backpack is so simple that you don't need a pattern to make it. It is made in the form of a simple "bag", and only a few steps need to be told in more detail.

You will need:

old jeans;
interlining;
lining fabric;
lace;
belt tape.

A simple backpack

From the legs of the jeans you need to cut off the excess, depending on how long the backpack will be. Open the legs at the width of the step, cut off the excess so that straight pieces remain, and stitch. It will turn out a kind of "bag" in the form of a pipe.
The bottom is better to make an oval shape, three-layer. To make it dense and not lose its shape, sew two layers of interlining-glued teak into the outer denim layer.
The lining is made in the form of a "bag" according to the size of the backpack. Stitch it from the inside and collect all the details.
Pull the string through the pegs for the jeans belt, which will tighten the neck of the backpack.
Thread the drawstring through the studs to tighten the top of the backpack.
Make straps from the belt. They can be adjustable in length. To prevent the material from pressing and rubbing your shoulders, sew soft overlays from the remnants of denim.
Webbing shoulder straps with sewn-in patches
The valve can be made smooth, or a frill can be sewn to it from the same denim. Edge trim will look good. A button or magnet can serve as a fastener.
Backpack flap finish option

If there are many pockets on the jeans that are used for such a backpack, then they can be used as decoration and at the same time - places for various little things.

Video: the process of creating a backpack from old jeans

Children's option number 1

For children of any age, it is important that their things are bright and talk about the hobbies of their little owners. A backpack is simply a necessary accessory for a child: it is convenient, roomy, mobile. And old jeans are the best way to apply all your imagination and sew such an attribute to your tomboy or little princess.

Cheerful funny backpack for a child

For such a cute backpack you will need:

old jeans, preferably 2 colors;
interlining on an adhesive basis;
plastic;
lining fabric;
sewing accessories.

Please note: the pattern of such a backpack is made from jeans of the same color, a different color will be needed for decoration.

The following details will be required:

oval bottom 13×22 cm;
two rectangles of 25 × 32 cm each;
pocket cut 15 × 15 cm from jeans of a different color;
two parts for straps 60 × 10 cm;
pattern for a pen;
valve cut.

All details must be overlaid so that the edges do not fray later. If you want the product to have a fashionable terry edging, you can do without processing the edges.

Sewing parts is better to start with a handle and straps. They are sewn from the inside along, after which they are turned out and ironed.
A pocket is sewn to one of the two parts of the main part of the backpack. To keep it secure, reinforce it with double stitching.
The plastic bottom is glued to the interlining and attached to an oval pattern. The bottom and walls are sewn together, all the details are stitched.
The final touch - the straps and the handle are sewn on. The inside is lined.

That's all, this is the end of the work on the backpack.

Roomy model for a child

This backpack is perfect for an active child who often visits sports clubs. It is large enough to fold your gym clothes and other little things, but at the same time it is light and does not look bulky.

Sports backpack from old jeans

For this backpack you will need:

the legs of old jeans in two colors (for example, the sides are light, the front and back are dark);
skin for the bottom:
finishing fabric, for example, satin;
clothesline for sealing the edging;
belt fabric for straps;
plastic fasteners for bags and regulators for straps;
decal or patch with your favorite cartoon character.

Prepared parts and materials

Two wide rectangles are cut out of jeans - for the front and back, and two narrow ones, but of the same height - for the sidewalls; an oval for the bottom and a valve are also cut out.
Long even strips for piping are cut, a clothesline is laid in the middle of each.
The edging is tacked to the seams, after which the sidewalls, front and back are assembled “into a sleeve”. On the back, you can sew a pocket for small things with Velcro.
Holes for the cord are made in the upper part in front. They can be processed manually with loops or a special machine. The top of the "sleeve" must be folded over, stitched and inserted with a cord.
Sew the top of the ‘sleeve’ and insert the drawstring
The valve and the bottom are sewn separately. For the bottom, the shaft from an old boot is well suited.
Back of backpack with attached shoulder straps, handle and flap
Glue the thermal application - and the backpack is ready!

Decorating Ideas

Denim is a great versatile material. A backpack made of such a fabric is original in itself, and if it is sewn from old jeans, on which there are pockets, labels, and other trim, then we can safely say: this is an exclusive.

But sometimes you really want to give free rein to your imagination and decorate such a new thing to suit your mood! And this desire is inherent in any age: children, teenagers, and adults.

The backpack can be decorated with flowers, terry, bright cords and small mirrors or rhinestones. A great option for a teenage girl or young woman.

Flower applique

Floral appliqués, embroideries and colorful buttons will appeal to little girls and teens alike.

Application with a cat on a backpack

However, there are so many of these ideas that they are simply in the air. On a denim backpack, you can embody any fantasy using paints, fabrics, dry flowers, threads, beads, sequins and much more.

Gallery of ideas for design

Vintage romantic flowers Sporty style Classic strict version with leather edging; This backpack is suitable for an adult of any gender. Here is such an unusual backpack in the form of a fabulous animal that will take you a lot of time and patience, but your child will fall in love with it - both a boy and a girl

Now you know how to usefully spend your free time and what can be done from old jeans. Today you will please your loved ones and friends with original exclusive backpacks, and then you will surely get involved and learn how to make many interesting and useful things from this wonderful fabric. Good luck to you!

To date, the backpack bag has won the greatest popularity among the many accessories. An indispensable thing not only in the city, but also for various trips. Buying a backpack bag is not a problem, but for those who love needlework it is much more interesting and pleasant to sew it with their own hands, especially since the choice of materials always remains with the needlewoman. Therefore, a hand-sewn accessory has an individual design without losing its functionality.

How to make a do-it-yourself women's transformer backpack?

To make such a transformer, you need to prepare:

flisofix;
piece of neoprene measuring 55 cm x 140 cm;
a piece of skin;
a piece of matting 160 cm wide and 45 cm long;
zipper 35 cm long;
three buckles:
as well as threads, pins, scissors, a ruler and two ready-made pens with carabiners 85 cm long.

We draw a pattern of three parts. Two rectangles measuring 33x23 cm and 43x13 cm, a circle with a diameter of 28 cm.

All measurements include seam allowances.

Next steps:

We cut out one round piece from neoprene, matting and adhesive and glue them together with an iron, placing a circle of adhesive fabric between neoprene and matting. We do the same with parts 43x13 in size, cut out of leather, neoprene and glue. In a rectangular glued blank, we make a side seam and attach a circle to it, departing from the edge of 1 cm.
We cut out two parts of 33x23 cm from neoprene and matting, which we sew together along the long side. We attach a zipper to the resulting two parts, without bending the sections to which we glue, and then sew two strips of leather measuring 2x44 cm.
Now we grind the side seams of this blank and attach two buckles to different ends of the zipper. To attach the buckles to the bag, we cut two pieces of leather. Each part consists of two rectangles 6x45 cm in size, interconnected by a jumper 2x2 cm. We insert buckles into them and fix them with glue and an iron, and then sew them along the side seams.
For the third buckle, you need to cut out a 2.5x5 cm loop from the leather and sew it to the blank of glued parts (bottom of the bag). Now we connect the bottom and top of the accessory by stitching from the wrong side, joining the bottom side seam with the top seam. The bag is ready.

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We sew for a child

For a baby, you can design and sew a beautiful backpack that transforms into a bag with a handle.

We will need:

two types of fabric: plain and with an ornament;
harshness and synthetic winterizer for sealing;
a cord in the color of a plain fabric and four zippers.

The accessories required for manufacturing consist of a magnetic fastener, three buckles, two half rings, two carabiners and one fixing element for the cord. As tools we use threads, scissors and a sewing machine.

cutting

We cut out seven rectangular blanks from fabric with an ornament. Two pieces each for the back pocket 25x25 cm, for the front pocket 16x25 cm, for the side walls 15x32 cm and one blank 8x130 cm for the fabric shoulder strap.
From a plain fabric, we cut out one blank for the back and front walls of the backpack 25x32 cm. We duplicate the details for two types of belt loops 8x15 cm and 8x10 cm in size, as well as for a backpack strap 8x80 cm.
We will sew the upper part of the backpack from two blanks 25x25 cm, in which we cut off the corners of 7 cm on each side.
For the bottom of the bag, draw an oval 28 cm wide and 16 cm high.

Sewing steps

For sealing the lid, bottom, two walls, belt loops and backpack straps we cut out from the severity of one detail. Additionally, we seal the bottom and the back wall with synthetic winterizer. Three blanks for the bottom are stitched together and set aside.

We sew zippers on one side to blanks for pockets. We sew pockets to the front and back wall of the backpack, from the front side. Carefully align the pocket, pinned to the wall. We put a braid on the upper half of the zipper and attach it to the main workpiece. It turned out two blanks with pockets.
We sew the side compacted parts to the back wall, we overlay the sections. At the belt loops, we tuck the sections inward, fold in half and sew along. We insert frames into the finished loops and sew to the back wall.

Now we are preparing the backpack straps. To do this, we turn the sections from the long sides inward, then fold in half and iron both parts. We insert a zipper between them and sew.
We grind the workpiece, consisting of a back wall and two side walls with a front wall and a bottom. We turn out and attach to it a strip of 8x80 cm, intended for a lace with pre-folded edges, and, stepping back from the top edge about 5 cm.
We sew details at the lid of the backpack, iron, insert the upper half of the fastener, decorate, and then sew to the main workpiece along with backpack straps. On the sides we attach loops with inserted half rings.
We insert the second half of the fastener into the front wall. Now we sew the lining, adding a pocket with a zipper. We place the finished lining inside the backpack, bending the upper cut by 2 cm, and stepping back about 5 mm from the edge we sew. Then we retreat another 5 mm and make a line along the strip for the lace.

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We insert the cord with a pin inside the product, and we drag the ends through the fixing device, we tie the ends with a knot.
Now we sew the strap over the shoulder. We bend the sections inward, fold in half, iron and sew on the front side.
At the ends we install a buckle for adjusting the length and a carabiner.

The bag is ready.

Beach model with a mat

For a trip to the beach, you can sew a comfortable and functional backpack with a rug in the shape of a bear.

To make this interesting and fun beach accessory you will need:

Two terry towels 70x140 and 50x90.
Waterproof fabric 100x150.
Fabric cuts of various sizes for pockets, paws and head. For the top pocket and the lining of the ears - 50x100 cm, lining for paws - 50x50 cm and for the bottom pocket - 50x90 cm.
And you also need a backpack tape - 270 cm, a zipper - 50 cm, a semi-automatic fastener for the tape - 4 pcs, Velcro - 50 cm.
In addition, you will need threads, scissors, pins and a fabric marker.

Sewing

We cut out the muzzle from a cut 47x37 cm. We draw on paper, and then cut out the eyes, nose, ears. We apply the resulting details to the fabric, circle and cut out. The resulting blanks are attached to the head with a figured seam.
Then we cut out two parts from the lining fabric and one identical size from the fabric that does not allow moisture to pass through. Sew the parts of the ears with the lining fabric and set aside.
We pin the belt tape on the details with pins. We sew pockets and a loop with a half ring into one of the lining blanks. We attach a zipper between the lining parts and the front ones. For convenience, we sew pieces of rep tape. We grind the lining blanks around the perimeter, folding them with their front sides. We sew ears to the muzzle.

Preparing parts for paws. To do this, we cut out four parts for each paw: two for the lining, one main terry cloth and one fabric that does not allow moisture to pass through.
We sew the main terry and one lining, folding the front sides. Then we fold the sewn parts right sides up and make another line. We put the second lining blank face up, and on it the sewn blank with the terry side up, stepping back from the edge 2-3 cm and a blank made of fabric that does not allow moisture to pass through face down. We fasten all the details with pins and draw an oval shape for the paw from the bottom edge. We cut and sew along the perimeter, do not touch the upper cut and turn it inside out. It turned out a paw with a pocket. Do the same with the remaining three paws.

In Soviet times, almost every tourist sewed a hiking backpack with his own hands, because the shops were littered with soft Abalakovo or easel Yermaks, we saw new models only in photographs in the Tourist magazine. Although, of course, tailoring 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 suitable fabric and accessories are hidden in the bins, then my step-by-step instructions on how to sew a 90-liter hiking backpack (frame) will help you make a really useful product.

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Do-it-yourself hiking backpack: materials and accessories

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

Dense nylon type avizent 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
Isolon (tourist foam rug) - 1 sq. m, 1 cm thick
Sling narrow, 25 mm - 7 m
Sling wide 45 mm - 2 m
Tightening buckle - 14 pcs.
Snap-in buckle - 2 pcs.
Snap-in buckle, wide for belt - 1 pc.
Lightning - 20 cm, 1-3 pcs. depending on the number of pockets
Lightning - 30 cm, 1 pc.
Tape for strengthening the seams - 2 m, 1-1.5 cm wide
Tube rope - 1.30 m, 3 mm diameter
Aluminum tube - 2 pieces, length 70 cm, diameter 4 mm
or plate - 2 pieces, length 70 cm, width 2 cm

The dimensions on the pattern of the hiking backpack are indicated in centimeters, excluding seam allowances. If you want to sew not a 90 liter, 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. Do not forget to melt the edges of the fabric with a lighter after cutting so that they do not fray. It is better to stitch the seams with nylon or lavsan threads, in a zigzag. If the machine does not zigzag, sew two parallel stitches.

Rice. one. The “body” of the backpack is 75 * 80-85 with marked pockets if you need them (I recommend only one - the central one). At the bottom, in the corners, you can immediately sew on 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 in 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 panel, which reduces the number of seams.

Rice. 3. Shoulder straps: two of thick nylon, two of thin. The same shape should be cut out two blanks of isolon (foam). The second strap must be cut in a mirror image.

Sew together a dense and thin part, stitching them to each other along the contour. Unscrew and insert a strip of isolon inside. On top of the dense side of the strap, sew a 25 mm wide sling, stitching it in 3-4 places across. The sling should end in the same place as the strap and end with a tightening buckle.

Rice. 4. Valve 32*26. Cut and sew, sewing on a 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 on the corners.

We sew a hiking backpack: making a back

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

Rice. five. 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).

Under the tubes, a sling 25 mm wide is suitable, under the plates - a strip of dense nylon. Sew on 6 tightening buckles as indicated on Rice. five, 4 slings of 25 mm - 2 at the top and at the bottom. In the center of the back, sew a handle loop 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 detail from isolon and soft nylon. Line them up with each other.

Rice. 7. Find 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. nine. The belt is made in the same way as the shoulder straps (Fig. 3): dense fabric, isolon, thin fabric are sewn together. Attach a wide sling on top (you can use a car seat belt), sew a snap-on wide buckle on one side. Attach 2 additional slings 25 mm wide, 40 cm long to the edges of the belt (they will attach the belt to the “body” of the backpack), sew buckles at the place of their “docking” with the backpack.

Rice. 10. Take the "body" of the backpack (Fig.1) and sew on it slings with a width of 25 mm 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 attaching a braid to them.

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

Sew the tube to the top of the backpack. Turn out the backpack. Insert into pre-sewn strips (Fig.5) aluminum plates or tubes cut to size before stitching the backpack. Fasten the valve, insert the belt and tuck the second part of the clip-on buckle into one of its straps. Fasten the belt with thin straps to the backpack.

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

Perhaps, having improved our patterns, you will sew a more perfect hiking backpack with your own hands.

Dmitry Ryumkin specially for

A backpack is the most convenient and practical thing. It’s good when there is a bag in the wardrobe in which you can carry sports items to the gym, food for nature, or just school supplies. To do this, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money on buying a backpack, because you can sew it yourself.

To learn how to sew a backpack with your own hands, study this article.

Backpack Materials

If you decide to sew a backpack yourself, then you should prepare the following materials:

fabric (you can buy / use an old unnecessary thing);
scissors, centimeter;
needle and thread;
buttons or lock.

Other tools are selected depending on the complexity of the selected product model.

How to sew a backpack?

First you need to cut out two identical pieces of fabric - this is the basis of the product. If desired, an additional lining is sewn to the inside of the backpack.

During the stitching of the two pieces, you need to leave cuts on the sides, into which the straps will then be inserted.

The color of the lining should be combined with the color scheme of the entire product. As a tie, laces or straps are used. Depends on preference.

To thread the cord, fold over the top of the backpack and sew. If the cord is thin, use a safety pin to help guide the cord through the hole. It remains only to sew on the straps and the product is ready.

Pattern for a backpack

If you are taking up sewing for the first time, then it is better to use a pattern. It will help to sew the desired product correctly.

To build a pattern of backpacks with your own hands, purchase a special graph paper. Place all the details of the backpack on it, leaving room for the seams.

Lay the cut out parts on the fabric and circle the contours. Secure with invisibility so that the paper does not move out and cut out. And then it's up to the needle and thread.

Models

Modern fashion offers a wide selection of backpack models. They differ in shape, size and material.

The shape can be different: round, rectangular, etc. If you sew a backpack yourself, it is better to start with simple models.

Jeans, suede and leather are good materials.

Depending on the purpose for which you sew a backpack, its size is selected.

Denim backpack

If you have old jeans lying around at home that you don’t wear, then you can turn them into a fashionable backpack. It has long become popular to sew a backpack from jeans with your own hands. It is not only economical, but also convenient and beautiful.

For this you need:

old jeans;
cord, buttons;
needles and threads;
metal rings;
sewing machine.

For this option, you don’t even need a pattern. Just cut the jeans correctly and take the necessary pieces of fabric. There is an alternative when a backpack is made straight from whole pants. Looks very cool and unusual.

Children's backpacks

Children love to wear bright and unusual things that make them stand out from other children. A backpack is an indispensable thing for a child at school, outdoors, etc. It is comfortable to wear and very roomy. It is desirable to sew it from durable material that will last a long time.

If you don’t know how best to sew a product, then look at the photos of children’s backpacks made by yourself, and together with your child, choose the model you like and bring the idea to life.

An important point is the tailoring of the handles. They should be wide and not have hard edges so as not to rub the baby's skin.

Decorating: the best ideas

Jeans in itself is a beautiful material that does not require additional decor. But if you want to create a bright and unique thing, there is just a sea of ways to decorate.

The most popular ideas for decorating backpacks (not just denim):

independently make scuffs and holes (hooligan style);
create an applique of rhinestones or small mirrors;
metal rivets;
embroidery, bright buttons.

It is also fashionable to decorate a backpack for a girl with drawings of cats and flowers. This is not the whole list of ideas walking on the Internet.

Summarizing

It is not necessary to spend big sums on standard backpacks. After all, creating a unique and inimitable thing is easy. In terms of quality, self-made backpacks are not inferior to purchased ones. Therefore, feel free to take a needle and thread in your hands and create.