No-Sew Backpack Makeovers
Looking for ways to make your back-to-school budget last? You've come to the right place! Make old backpacks new again - or personalize simple styles without breaking the bank with these backpack makeover ideas from Aleene's. Whether you add colorful trims or create a fun monster-themed design, get the kids ready to head back to school in one-of-a-kind style with Super Fabric Adhesive - no sewing required!
What you need:
For All Backpacks:
- Aleene's® Super Fabric Adhesive
- Backpack(s)
- Scissors
For Monster Backpack:
- Felt squares
- Sewing pins
For Pom-Pom Backpack:
- Pom-pom trim
- Clothespins
Pom-Pom Backpack
- Cut pom-pom trim to fit the length of the top of the backpack and glue with Super Fabric Adhesive.
- Use clothespins to hold the trim together until dry.
- Cut smaller pieces to fit the length of the small front pocket and glue using super fabric glue.
- Let dry and enjoy.
Monster Backpack
- Cut two circles from white felt one slightly larger than the other. Cut four medium-sized tringles.
- From green felt, cut two rows of triangles for the monster scales. Cut out eyelids and feet.
- Cut two small circles from black and tongue from red felt.
- Glue the eye pieces together and glue to front of backpack.
- Glue the tongue just underneath the small pocket zipper then glue the teeth over tongue.
- Glue the feet to the bottom of the backpack, use sewing pins to secure while drying.
- Glue the scales to the top flap of the back pack that covers the zipper. Use clothespins or sewing pins to secure while drying.
- Let dry and enjoy.