How To Sew A Backpack From Old Jeans With Your Own Hands (including Children's Ones): Patterns, Videos, Etc

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

DIY exclusive: original backpacks from old jeans

Each of us has several pairs of old jeans that have deteriorated - frayed, torn, small, or out of fashion. You won't go to work or visit them anymore, 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 from old jeans, for example, a stylish and comfortable backpack!

Content

• 1 Options for an adult

  • 1.1 Backpack "Old shreds"
  • 1.2 Simple, beautiful and roomy backpack
• 2 Video: the process of creating a backpack from old jeans
• 3 Children's option number 1
• 4 Roomy model for a child
• 5 Decorating ideas
• 6 Gallery of design ideas

Adult options

We will try to find the easiest options in execution, which will be within the power of even a beginner in sewing. Take your old jeans and tailor's scissors, and we'll explain the rest of the details in the instructions.

Old jeans and sharpened tailor scissors are what you need to get started

Backpack "Old shreds"

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

Backpack 'Old Scraps'

You will need:

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

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

• 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.

Backpack pattern

1. Fabric edge trims are sewn onto thin non-woven fabric. You will get 3 parts: one will go to the pattern of the upper part of the valve, the second - for two straps, and the third - for the body of the backpack.

   

   Flap details with sewn-on fabric edges

   

   Details for shoulder straps and backpack body with sewn-on fabric edges

2. Two pieces of the same size are cut out of the leg of old jeans. They need to be sewn on one side, and on the other side, a part with stitched edges of the fabric is sewn in.

   

   Tapered main backpack detail

3. Valve details are cut from the inside out, turned inside out. A loop is sewn onto the valve. If you wish, you can decorate it with a cord.
4. It remains to carefully sew in the bottom and sew the edging. You can install eyelets in it or manually make eyelets into which the tightening cord will be inserted.

5. The straps are sewn under the flap on the back of the backpack.

   

   Sewn-on shoulder straps

Here is such a funny backpack that will delight both adults and teenagers!

Simple, beautiful and roomy backpack

This backpack is so simple that you don't need a pattern for 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;
• teak;
• non-woven fabric;
• lining fabric;
• lace;
• belt tape.

A simple version of the backpack

1. You need to cut off the excess from the legs of jeans, depending on how long the backpack will be. Open the legs at a step width, cut off the excess so that there are straight details, and stitch. You will get a kind of "bag" in the form of a pipe.
2. It is better to make the bottom oval, three-layer. To keep it tight and not lose shape, sew two layers of teak glued with interlining into the outer denim layer.
3. The lining is made in the form of a "bag" according to the size of the backpack. Stitch it from the inside out and collect all the details.

4. Pull the string through the pins for the jeans belt that will tighten the neck of the backpack.

   

   Thread a string through the pins to tighten the top of the backpack

5. Make straps from the belt tape. They can be adjustable in length. To prevent the material from pressing and rubbing the shoulders, sew soft pads from the remnants of denim.

   

   Belt webbing with sewn overlays

6. The flap 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 will serve as a fastener.

   

   Backpack flap trim option

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

Video: the process of creating a backpack from old jeans

Children's option number 1

It is important for children of all ages that their clothes are bright and speak about the hobbies of their little owners. A backpack is simply a necessary accessory for a child: it is comfortable, roomy, and mobile. And old jeans are the best fit to use 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;
• non-woven glue-based;
• plastic;
• lining fabric;
• sewing accessories.

The following details are required:

• oval bottom 13 × 22 cm;
• two rectangles, 25 × 32 cm each;
• a section for a pocket 15 × 15 cm from jeans of a different color;
• two parts for shoulder straps 60 × 10 cm;
• pattern for the handle;
• section for the valve.

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

1. It is better to start sewing parts with a handle and straps. They are sewn from the inside out along, after which they are turned inside out and ironed.
2. A pocket is sewn to one of the two parts of the main part of the backpack. To keep it securely, reinforce it with a double stitch.
3. The plastic bottom is glued to the non-woven fabric and attached to an oval pattern. The bottom and sides are sewn together, all details are sewn.
4. The final touch is the straps and the handle. Lining is made inside.

That's all, this completes the work on the backpack.

Roomy model for a child

Such a backpack is perfect for an active child who often visits sports sections. It is big enough to fold up a jersey and other little things, but at the same time lightweight and does not look bulky.

Sports backpack made of old jeans

For such a backpack you will need:

• the legs of old jeans in two colors (for example, the sides are light, the front and back are dark);
• bottom skin:
• finishing fabric, such as satin;
• clothesline to seal the edging;
• belt fabric for shoulder straps;
• plastic buckles for bags and strap adjusters;
• thermal applique or patch with your favorite cartoon character.

Prepared parts and materials

1. Two wide rectangles are cut out of jeans - for the front and back, and two narrow, but the same height - for the sides; an oval for the bottom and a valve are also cut out.

2. Long, even strips are cut for the piping, and a clothesline is laid in the middle of each.

   

   Edging strips

3. The edging is applied 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 items with Velcro.

4. Holes for the cord are made in the upper part in front. They can be processed manually with loops or with a special machine. The top of the "sleeve" must be folded, stitched and the cord inserted.

   

   Sew the top of the 'sleeve' and insert the lace

5. The valve and the bottom are sewn separately. For the bottom, a bootleg from an old boot is well suited.

   

   The bottom of the backpack from the bootleg of an old boot

6. It remains to assemble and stitch the bottom, valve and straps to the main part.

   

   Back of the backpack with stitched shoulder straps, handle and flap

7. Stick on the decal - and the backpack is ready!

Decorating ideas

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

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

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

Flowers applique

Flower appliques, embroidery and bright buttons will appeal to little girls and teenage girls.

Hippie embroidery and applique

A cat theme - forever! A great idea for little fashionistas.

Applique with a cat on the backpack

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

Gallery of design ideas

Vintage

Romantic flowers

Sporty style

Classic, austere version with leather edging; this backpack is suitable for an adult of any gender

Such an unusual backpack in the form of a fabulous animal will take a lot of your time and patience, but your child will love you, both boy and girl.

Now you know how to use your free time and what can be done from old jeans. Today you will delight 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!