A drawstring backpack is perfect for a sewing beginner. It is simple and easy to make.
I designed the backpack before my summer vacation to Portugal and I really wanted to use towel as the textile for my design. I looked for the perfect towels to meet my design mood but I couldn't find any. so what did I do? I got them from primarks.
It would be much nicer and better if i had an old one to upcyle. however I only have new ones at this moment. That is why i had to purchase them new. (what can you do?)
well, Indeed, I have a really cute towel backpack! Don't you agree?
Let me share the sewing process. Let's get started!
I bought a hand towel & a pack of face cloths. I only needed 1 pc each of them.
and I prepared the drawstring & a bias binding tape in coral. This has a 1" width.
I cut the backpack body on the hand towel. and cut out the pocket & the flap from the face towel.
I finished the pocket edges with the bias binding tape and attached them on the backpack. Then i stitched the side seams and made the string pockets at the top. After adding the strings i was finished!
You can check out more of the sewing process in the below video if you are interested!
I went to lisbon with my handmade dress & the backpack. It was perfect for traveling. I carried it to a swimming pool and so many historical places. plus it is really light so there is less stress about carrying a lot of items such as a camera, a makeup bag and travel essentials.
This simple sewing project is so perfect for a sewing beginner and the best way to reuse an old towel if you have any.
If you decide to make the drawstring backpack after watching this video, please tag me on social media as I love seeing the fabrics and color choices you make.
Thank you for checking my blog today. and let me know if you have any questions.
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