In any home there are old jeans that you still feel sorry to throw away, but there is no point in wearing them because of the scuffs. Then original ideas come to the rescue. For example, you can make a backpack out of jeans with your own hands, using improvised additional materials and tools. The product can be made to your taste - in a patchwork style, in the form of a bag, and also sew an accessory for a child. Several rules and tips will help you implement your plans.
Materials and tools
In this case, master classes do not require large material costs, since the new backpack will be sewn from the available material. The selection of raw materials for a stylish accessory depends on the preferences of the future owner of the backpack. For example, if it is sewn for a little girl, it is worth choosing light jeans. For a teenage boy, dark worn jeans are perfect.
It is recommended to choose those trousers that consist of a single piece of fabric. If the legs are cut into several parts, many seams are formed, which makes it difficult to sew the accessory.
Before sewing a backpack from jeans with your own hands, it is recommended to take a responsible approach to the choice of materials and tools. To work on any master class, you will need the following items:
- scissors - it is better to take tailor's scissors for certain reasons. Firstly, they have long blades, which often remain sharp for a long time. Secondly, jeans are considered a dense material, and it will be difficult to cut them with office scissors;
- chalk or a piece of soap. These accessories will be needed to mark the details of the backpack sewing. Some needlewomen use special markers that are erased after use after a certain time;
- sewing machine - it is better to use this device so that the seams on the accessory are strong and do not tear during use;
- threads - you need to prepare the thread for sewing and, if desired, the thread for processing visible edges. It is called finishing and will be thicker than the standard thread;
- measuring tape - you can use a long ruler instead.
You will also need the jeans themselves, interlining, lace, rivets, zippers and other items that will help decorate the created backpack.
How to make a cut correctly
A stylish backpack is not only correctly sewn parts, but also a well-designed pattern. Cutting out elements is considered the most important stage in sewing accessories and bags. To understand how to make a pattern correctly, you can look at this process in a regular master class on making a classic backpack from jeans. The following parts will be required for it:
- bottom;
- front and rear parts;
- plank;
- front pocket;
- lining on the sides;
- straps;
- side pockets;
- loop handle.
Most of the backpack elements are cut out of jeans and lining, which can be interlining or thick fabric. The bottom is cut out of jeans, interlining and thick fabric and sewn into one piece in layers - this is necessary to strengthen the backpack from below. The front and back panels are cut out of jeans and lining, so there are 4 elements that are sewn in pairs.
Depending on the number of pockets desired, their number may vary. For example, there will be one pocket in the front, which means you need to cut out 1 piece from jeans. There are 2 side pockets, which are also cut out of cotton. The strip piece needs to be cut out on jeans and on the lining.
The straps are made only from denim, there are 4 of them. The lining on the sides is cut from interlining - there will also be 4 of them. For the loop-shaped handle, it is suggested to cut 1 piece from jeans. Its length should be several times longer than the width. A good size would be 20 cm by 6 cm.
To begin with, all the details can be cut out on parchment paper or special graph paper. After that, all the elements must be transferred to the jeans and lining, cut out and start sewing a backpack from jeans with your own hands.
Technology of works
The sewing technique consists of first sewing the main large parts. After the bottom and sides are sewn, the craftsman moves on to decorating the pockets, then the straps and handles are sewn on. At the final stage, it is necessary to decorate the backpack.
Don't forget to simultaneously connect the jeans and lining parts and then sew them together on a sewing machine.
Machine sewing is done from the inside out. All parts should be clean and ironed before work - this makes it easier and more pleasant to work with them. To sew a backpack from jeans yourself, it is recommended to pay attention to the proposed master classes: a patchwork-style option, a children's backpack, and a torba backpack. Based on the lessons, you can make your own adjustments.
In patchwork style
Sewing together small patches into a single product is commonly called patchwork technology. This technique is great for remaking old denim pants into a stylish backpack. The result is a beautiful, practical and bright accessory. If we consider stylistic trends, then such a backpack can be safely attributed to the ethnic style.
To work, you need to prepare old jeans, as well as various pieces of colored fabric - let them be made of a dense material similar to jeans. You will also need a button, a cord, interlining, 6 eyelets, 2 rings for a harness, threads, a needle and a sewing machine. Having prepared the materials, you need to get to work:
- cutting - for the backpack, you need to cut out a piece measuring 73x73 centimeters, a bottom measuring 27x16 centimeters, and also 1 meter and 10 centimeters wide. Don't forget about the valve - it should completely close the backpack, so its dimensions are slightly larger than the bottom;
- patches - cut out pieces of fabric must be sewn onto interlining - there should be the same number of pieces as their counterparts from jeans;
- assembly - a piece with patches is sewn in the center of the product, the sides are made of denim. It is better to make the straps from patches - it will be brighter. A loop handle must be sewn on top of the valve.
Once you've finished the work, you'll need to decorate the backpack: sew in eyelets and insert decorative elements: the backpack is ready!
Children's
The versatility of denim allows it to remain in trend almost every season. A children's backpack made from old jeans can be combined with a dress, pants and T-shirts. Such a fashionable accessory will perfectly complement a jumpsuit made from a similar fabric and will make the child original. To sew a small backpack for a baby, you can use the simplest pattern. The whole procedure is divided into several stages:
- preparation of materials - old slightly worn jeans of any color will do. Since children often stain their clothes, it is recommended to choose dark or dark blue jeans. You will also need scissors, thread, lining, lace or leather strap;
- cutting - for work you will need 1 base piece, 2 base lining pieces, 1 belt piece, 2 fold-over pocket pieces, 1 inner pocket piece, bottom, zipper strip, and valve pieces;
- assembly - the cut out parts must be sewn together, having first connected them with the lining fabric. If desired, you can sew soft synthetic padding on the inside.
The finished backpack can be decorated with appliques depicting your favorite cartoon characters, as well as rhinestones for girls.
Backpack-bag
Another simple type of backpack made of jeans is a bag backpack. It is the simplest model of the pattern, which allows even beginners to sew the product themselves. Such backpacks will be universal: you can put a change of shoes or sportswear for the gym in them.
The pattern consists of the following parts:
- a large detail of the bag itself;
- bottom detail;
- 2 parts for the wall of the bag.
The large element and the bottom detail must be sewn to the lining in advance to strengthen the structure. All elements are connected on a sewing machine, after each seam it is necessary to iron the fabric, allowing it to lie correctly on the product. At the final stage, you will need the help of a workshop: you need to make holes with eyelets to thread the lace through. It can be made from leather, leatherette, denim or twisted rope thread.
Ideas for decoration
Even if the simplest backpack is sewn from denim, there is a chance to make it original and unique. For this, decor is used, allowing you to design the product to your taste. Several interesting ideas in various technologies will make the model stylish and universal.
| Technology | Description |
| Application | It is made from multi-colored scraps of fabric or felt. The applique must be done at the initial stage of sewing, while the parts are not yet connected. |
| Drawing | For fabric drawing, special acrylic paints are used. You will also need thin and thick synthetic brushes. First, draw a sketch with a pencil, then fill the outline with paint. Also, at the end, use a paint fixer. |
| Use of metal parts | Various rivets, eyelets, copper buttons, pendants – all these details will help transform the backpack and make it in a rock style. |
| Patches | You can use not only ready-made options from the store as patches, but also lace of various shades - then you will get a fashionable backpack in a romantic style. |
Many handicraft ideas for creating backpacks will help you spend time usefully and learn new creative techniques. An original backpack is a great addition to your outfit for a walk.
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