Εργαστήρια Δημιουργικής Επανάχρησης – Μήλου. Upcycling Workshops – Milos.

Upcycling jeans to make a backpack Part 2

  (for part 1 click here)

The Finished backpack

Continuing on from part 1

 

(1) This is the back piece of the backpack which will have a secret pocket.   I decided it was a bit boring so I drew a heart with chalk,  outlined it with thread and  (2) machine stitched the pocket in place

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(3) Denim rivets were added to the top pocket corners  (4) for added strength

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(5) Fabric tabs were then attached to (6) square rings

*I really like using square rings for adjustable backpack straps, they look neater neater than O rings or D rings.

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(7) The main pieces of the bag were then stitched together, the front, back, base, zipped top and the tabs for the straps.

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(8) Next strips of fabric were made from various colored strips of upcycled denim which were (9) then made into straps

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(10) Metal sliders were (11) stitched and riveted to the ends

to make the straps adjustable

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( 12) Then the straps were stitched onto the bag

and riveted for extra strength

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The finished backpack.