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23 Super Cute DIY Backpacks Perfect for Back to School

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Whether your kids are going back to school or you just need a new pack for your day to day errands there is something for everyone in this DIY backpacks collection!

Loving these DIY backpacks - especially the one made from an old shirt! Thanks for sharing!

How to Make a Heart Backpack – Free Pattern

DIY Heart Backpack Pattern

DIY Heart Backpack Pattern | Sew Much Ado

How totally gorgeous is this heart backpack? As soon as we saw it we knew it would inspire a whole collection of cute DIY backpacks just perfect for back to school!

This heart backpack looks like something you’d spend a lot of money on at the store, but it’s totally DIY and the best bit is that the lovely Abby is giving the pattern away for free over on her blog!

The bag is fully lined and has adjustable straps, and would make a super cute purse as well as a backpack for a little one just off to Kindergarten!

This project is for an intermediate sewer, but don’t worry if you don’t have the skills to make that particular bag because you know we can never stop at just one DIY tutorial so we scoured our favourite blogs to come up with a stack more DIY backpacks to inspire you!

We’ve got everything from an army backpack makeover and theft proof backpack to pompom covered pack and even a backpack made from a cereal box! We’ve got plenty of video tutorials too so make sure you watch those for some good backpack makeover ideas!

As always be sure to scroll all the way to the end so you don’t miss any of the great ideas. And don’t forget to pin your favourites as you go!

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More DIY Backpacks and Makeovers to Inspire You

DIY Gold Chevron Army Backpack Makeover

DIY Gold Chevron Army Backpack Makeover | Elemental Carbon

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

Backpack Restyle

Backpack Restyle | Always Rooney

Make a Backpack Using Denim Scraps

Make a Backpack Using Denim Scraps | Salute to Cute

DIY Theft Proof Backback

DIY Theft Proof Backback | Plan B

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

Recycle Old Jeans into a Backpack

Recycle Old Jeans into a Backpack | 2nd Funniest Thing

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

Crochet pattern: Boho Packpack

Crochet pattern: Boho Packpack | The Chilly Dog

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

Tshirt to Backpack Refashion

Tshirt to Backpack Refashion | Look What I Made

Toddler Bunny Backpack Pattern

Toddler Bunny Backpack Pattern | Sew Much Ado

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

30 Minute Drawstring Fabric Backpack

30 Minute Drawstring Fabric Backpack | hello Wonderful

DIY Rainbow Watercolor Backpack

DIY Rainbow Watercolor Backpack | Momtastic

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

DIY Crochet Backpack Flair

DIY Crochet Backpack Flair | Studio DIY

Recycled Cereal Box Backpack

Recycled Cereal Box Backpack | Hello Wonderful

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

Pompom Backpack Tutorial

Pompom Backpack Tutorial | Design Improvised

Click play above to watch the video tutorial then continue scrolling for more fabulous ideas!

Cat Backpack Free Pattern

Cat Backpack Free Pattern | Sew Much Ado

These DIY backpacks are super cute and perfect for back to school!