I've been in the mood for some new fall wardrobe pieces, so I decided to make my own! I stitched this little backpack from a lined men's plaid shirt I thrifted. Here's how:
Supplies: Plaid button up shirt, scissors, sewing machine lace ribbon or thin rope.
1. Begin by cutting off the sleeves, neckline, and (depending on the size of the backpack) the botton of the shirt. Stitch up the sides and bottom so that it creates a bag. 2. Next, create a loop on the top of the back with both ends open so that you can thread some type of ribbon or rope ribbon through. We used a lace ribbon for our backpack. Once you've thread the ribbon through, flip the back right side out. 3. With the remaining fabric from the sleeves, sew two straps that are roughly 20x2 inches. 4. Lastly, stitch them to the backpack by attached the two top ends on top of one another and the other ends on opposite sides.xoxo. Kinsey
The backpack is super cute! Where is Kinsey's sweater from? And those boots!? Love!
Posted by: Natalie | November 01, 2012 at 06:06 PM
The backpack is so cute! I will try to make one of my own. I also love the sweater Kinsey is wearing. Do you know where she got it?
Posted by: Laura Hager | November 01, 2012 at 06:16 PM
This is so cute! Absolutely perfect for fall!
X
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Posted by: kendra genevieve rose. | November 01, 2012 at 06:28 PM
It looks so cute and it's such a clever idea! I would have never come up with it, thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Lara | November 01, 2012 at 06:30 PM
That is such a good idea!!
And I love the flannel, so "fall"
Posted by: tara | November 01, 2012 at 06:37 PM
so lovely.. :)
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Posted by: irene | November 01, 2012 at 07:36 PM
Genius!
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | November 01, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Such a fantastic idea! This is a great way to save money too, since uniquely patterned backpacks can be so expensive.
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Posted by: Amanda | November 01, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Love the DIY bag and outfit! The fabric/shirt is so perfect for fall :)
❤Stephanie
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Posted by: Stephanie | November 01, 2012 at 07:53 PM
This is such a good idea! I'm trying to wear backpacks instead of shoulder bags so that my back doesn't get so sore (that makes me sound so old) and I'd love to make this to put my books in :)
Posted by: Jess | November 01, 2012 at 08:12 PM
love the backpack Kinsey! So cute- I'm inspired!!
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Posted by: ellen | November 01, 2012 at 08:25 PM
I love the back pack! Can't wait to make this. Also - where do we get that sweater Kinsey is wearing?!
Posted by: Mary | November 01, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Outfit details! I love top top and skinny jeans;))
Posted by: Penelope's Mama | November 01, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Very nice! I love recycling clothes into new things.
Posted by: Emily | November 01, 2012 at 09:45 PM
cute!!
Posted by: mandy | November 01, 2012 at 09:48 PM
Please tell us where the sweater is from!!!! I love it so so much!
Posted by: Frannie | November 01, 2012 at 10:04 PM
Another item to add to the thrift list this weekend! I'm thinking my SIL would love one of these for Christmas.
Posted by: Jackie | November 01, 2012 at 11:15 PM
This is a genious idea! And cheaper than buying a new bag, esp if you already have an old shirt/jacket you dont wear anymore.
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Posted by: sarah | November 01, 2012 at 11:39 PM
This is genius.
Posted by: jenny stokes | November 02, 2012 at 12:01 AM
i love backpackk! i really like the result :)
Posted by: Calita | November 02, 2012 at 01:53 AM