Tutorials
First determine which parts of the backpack are salvageable
Pillow Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog
- Tutorial - How To Make A Recycled Jean Backpack
Make a cute and functional backpack out of recycled jeans and sweater ribbing Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog "I have seen a lot of cute jean bags over the years but this design using the inseams for straps and an old sweater ribbing for the top is...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Pillow From A Sweatshirt
Perfect for your man cave or the college dorm room Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog "I made this sweatshirt pillow for a customer and thought I'd share how I made it. Follow along using the photos. All you need is your sweatshirt, a size 16 stretch needle...
- Tutorial - How To Upcycle Shorts Into A Backpack
Simple tutorial on how to make a soft backpack from old shorts Backpack Tutorial at Creating My Way to Success Blog "I had a few pairs of soft shorts that didn't fit very well. I've had them a few years and really like the bright colours so wanted...
- Tutorial - How To Upcycle An Umbrella Into A Backpack Cover
Protect your backpack from the weather Cover Tutorial at Green Issues Blog "When I was making my way to the Handmade Movement Fair two weeks back it was pouring dogs and cats from morning til night. I remember carrying a backpack, a small umbrella...
- Tutorial - How To Make An Ultralight Backpack For Little Kids
This is part 4. Click through to follow all the steps of this amazing backpack! Ultralight Backpack for Little Kids Tutorial at Picnic Basket Crafts "As you can see, it looks a little over-stuffed, with the (unfortunately) 2 dimensional nature of the...
Tutorials
Tutorial - How to Make a Backpack Pillow
Pillow Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog
"I am becoming a "junk lady." Since I love to upcycle, family and friends give me old stuff to see if I can create something. Well, my daughter's friend gave me her old backpack. I used the contest as a springboard to create a pillow. One that not only used the old backpack, but added a bit of whimsical functionality. I think it would be perfect in a college dorm room or college apartment".... Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make A Recycled Jean Backpack
Make a cute and functional backpack out of recycled jeans and sweater ribbing Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog "I have seen a lot of cute jean bags over the years but this design using the inseams for straps and an old sweater ribbing for the top is...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Pillow From A Sweatshirt
Perfect for your man cave or the college dorm room Tutorial at Maiden Jane Blog "I made this sweatshirt pillow for a customer and thought I'd share how I made it. Follow along using the photos. All you need is your sweatshirt, a size 16 stretch needle...
- Tutorial - How To Upcycle Shorts Into A Backpack
Simple tutorial on how to make a soft backpack from old shorts Backpack Tutorial at Creating My Way to Success Blog "I had a few pairs of soft shorts that didn't fit very well. I've had them a few years and really like the bright colours so wanted...
- Tutorial - How To Upcycle An Umbrella Into A Backpack Cover
Protect your backpack from the weather Cover Tutorial at Green Issues Blog "When I was making my way to the Handmade Movement Fair two weeks back it was pouring dogs and cats from morning til night. I remember carrying a backpack, a small umbrella...
- Tutorial - How To Make An Ultralight Backpack For Little Kids
This is part 4. Click through to follow all the steps of this amazing backpack! Ultralight Backpack for Little Kids Tutorial at Picnic Basket Crafts "As you can see, it looks a little over-stuffed, with the (unfortunately) 2 dimensional nature of the...