7 DIY Backpack Ideas For Ladies To Hang On Their Shoulders

Looking to bring a unique and personal touch to your everyday accessories? DIY backpack ideas might be just what you need. You can add personality to your creation, choose the designs that match your style, and have fun expressing your creativity.

DIY Backpack Ideas

Whether it’s a cute mini backpack for day trips or a sturdy canvas backpack for hiking, turning your vision into a reality can be a rewarding and fun. These DIY backpacks not only add a unique touch to your everyday style but also reduce waste, promoting a more sustainable lifestyle.

How To Make A Backpack?

Fabric
Thread
Ribbon/Rope
Sewing Machine
Scissors
Measuring tape
Chalk/Pencil
Pins

Preparation: Measure and cut two large rectangles for the bag body and a smaller rectangle for the bottom/sides of your fabric. Also, cut two strips for straps. Sew the large rectangles together on three sides. Attach the smaller rectangle to the bottom to form the sides of your bag. Then, Make the straps by folding the fabric strips and sewing them. Attach straps to the top and bottom of your bag. Hem the top of your backpack and add your desired closure. Turn the bag inside out, and the backpack is ready!

Easy To Make Backpack

Uses:

A handmade backpack lets you carry daily essentials in a unique style. You get your special slots for laptops, water bottles, and even treasures like a favorite book. Perfect for exploring cities, trekking mountains, or a simple journey to school or work, a self-made backpack is more than a bag. It’s a partner in your travels, built by you for you.

Making:

Creating your backpack is an exciting adventure. First, you dream up the perfect design, considering the things you carry daily. Gathering the materials, you stitch together rugged fabric, foam, and secure straps. Adding in pockets and compartments adds immense utility. The entire process is an enjoyable learning experience as you bring your dream backpack to life, stitch by stitch, diffusing love into every detail.

Materials:

1000 Denier Cordura fabric (2yards)
Ripstop nylon fabric (2 yards)
nylon webbing 1″(with reflector strips) (4 yards)
2″ seatbelt webbing (1 yard)
1″ webbing binding tape, a sports mesh fabric (.5 yards)
1/8th inch closed cell Volara foam (.5 yards)
1″ aluminum cam buckles (x2)
2″ quick-release buckle (x1)
1.25″ D-rings (x2)
2″ velcro (5″)
12″ zipper (x1)

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

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DIY Kids Backpacks

Uses:

Backpacks for kids are more than objects to carry things. They represent joy, readiness, and a sense of identity for school times. Designer backpacks, especially, can make your little ones feel unique and stylish, enhancing their love for school.

Making:

To create these kid-special backpacks, commence with an untouched backpack alongside colored wool felt. Templates can guide you while cutting the felt. You can opt for adorable monster or kitty motifs. Once pieces are made, join them with the backpack using a sewing machine. Your kid’s designer backpack is ready to make a mark at school!

Tools

Cricut Maker
Craft Scissors
Sewing Machine
Blue Backpacks
Grey Backpacks
White Backpacks

Materials Cat

Lia Griffith’s Wool Blend Felt – Sweet Pink, Marble, Charcoal, and Black
Thread to match
Posca Paint Pen – Black 1MM

Materials Monster

Lia Griffith’s Wool Blend Felt – White, Sunshine, Peacock, and Black
Thread to match

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

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DIY Denim Backpack

Uses:

A DIY Denim Backpack serves as a perfect partner for your everyday adventures. It’s not just a regular backpack but also transforms into a stylish pouch. Custom slots for your items make for a convenient experience, while a unique denim look draws admiration and gives a classic touch to your outfit.

Making:

Creating a denim backpack is a journey full of fun and learning. You start by choosing sturdy denim – a fabric that promises durability. Strategic stitching, with careful attention to detail, binds together fabric, pockets, and resilient straps – the backbone of the bag. The final touch is adding the zipper and sliders, adding security and adjustability to the mix. Your effort, creativity, and love manifest into a charming, practical accessory.

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

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DIY Teddy Bear Backpack

Uses:

This lovable Teddy Bear Backpack, beyond being a simple cuddly companion, is a splendid way of carrying around essential items. Brimming with charm and practicality, it ensures your kids have their toys, snacks, and other things within their reach.

Making:

Turning an old teddy bear into a backpack requires cutting a slit on its back, removing some stuffing, and sewing a fabric pocket for storage. Securing the pocket with hot glue helps to keep everything tucked in. Adding webbed straps turns the cuddly toy into a functional, adorable little backpack, ready to serve and delight.

Supplies Needed:

One adorable stuffed animal or teddy bear
6×16 inch piece of cotton fabric
3-4 inches Hook and Loop closure (Velcro)
Two 12-inch pieces of black webbing for straps
Sewing machine, Scissors, Needle, and thread
Hot glue/gun

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

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How To Make A Pretty Backpack

Uses:

A pretty backpack is a joy, carrying your everyday items while adding charm to your style. With slots for everything – books, your phone, or tiny knick-knacks – a fashionable backpack can brighten your day while stowing away your treasures.

Making:

Creating a pretty backpack requires effort and love. You start by choosing pieces of fabric in delightful colors and patterns. Each piece, whether the front panel or the side piece, has a unique size and shape to contribute to the whole. Stitching them together and attaching the zippers and straps, you see your backpack take shape. The result? A bag that’s not just a carrier but a much-loved fashion statement!

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

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DIY Mini Backpack

Uses:

A DIY Mini Backpack is your tiny charm for grand adventures. Despite its small size, it’s big on utility and style. This darling backpack comfortably holds precious little items – keys, wallet, and little secret treasures – while adding cuteness to your outfit.

Making:

Creating a Mini Backpack is fun and straightforward. All you need is some beautiful, durable fabric and a good handle on basic stitching. After cutting the fabric pieces in the correct sizes, you join them neatly with stitches and seams. Fixing the straps and fasteners is the final step to complete this miniature marvel. This labor of love, a delightful mini backpack, is ready to accompany you everywhere.

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

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DIY Drawstring Backpack

Uses:

This DIY drawstring backpack is a sweet, handy bag for kids and teens. Its ideal size can carry school books or overnight clothes. The delight is in choosing fabrics that mirror their personality, making it truly their accessory.

Making:

With cotton materials, create two rectangular pieces to form the backpack’s body. Cut smaller pieces to serve as the drawstring holder. Sew these parts separately, then join the outer bag and lining together. Insert cord for the drawstring, place an end through a tab at the bottom, and tie a knot. Repeat on the other side; your DIY drawstring backpack is ready!

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