Easter sewing - bag and backpack.

Get ready for Easter with our easy sewing tutorials! Learn to sew a carol bag and a backpack with a practical drawstring . Both pieces are made of Easter cotton fabric and can be decorated with animals and other symbols of spring. The bag is ideal for hiding small things and has a wide range of uses for children and adults. The rucksack is perfect for caroling and has a drawstring to keep the carol from spilling out on the way. Learn these simple sewing techniques with our step-by-step tutorial.

We again reached for thematic fabrics with animals, eggs and pom poms , which belong to Easter. We will sew on a classic sewing machine with a universal needle .

Instructions for a bag for carolers

Learn with us a simple procedure for sewing a bag for carolers, which is not only suitable for hiding small things after Easter, but has a wide range of uses for children and adults. You will need cotton fabric, string and thread.

We will need:

0.30 m of Easter cotton fabric

drawstring

colored sewing thread

Sewing procedure:

1. cut one large rectangle from the cotton fabric , which after folding in half will have the required size of the bag. Along the short sides, we add 1.5 cm for the foundation of the upper edge and the creation of a tunnel for threading the string through

Fold the 2nd rectangle of cotton fabric in half inside out and sew along the long sides for 0.5 cm. The edges of the seam can be cleaned with a zigzag stitch or sewn directly on an overlock

3. fold the upper edge of the bag inside out 2 times , stitch in the edge and leave a small hole on one side for stretching the cord

4. we measure the required piece of string , which we pass through the resulting tunnel and tie both ends at the end

Instructions for a simple backpack

The second guide that we bring you is a simple backpack with a practical drawstring so that the carol does not spill on the way. This backpack is suitable not only for children, but also for adults who like to collect eggs or sing carols.

For this project, we chose the same fabric as for the first treat bag tutorial, but this time we combined it with a more durable canvas fabric to create a sturdier backpack.

We will need:

0.50 m Easter cotton fabric

drawstring

colored sewing thread

 

Sewing procedure:

1. cut a rectangle from the cotton fabric , which after folding will have the required size of the backpack and add 2 cm to the upper edge for the tunnel

2. we clean the long side edges of the backpack and create a tunnel on the short sides in the same way as for a bag

3. we pass the drawstring through the created tunnel

4. we fold the rucksack in half and pin the edges of the cords to the bottom corner , which we attach and sew while sewing the side edge

5. sew the sides of the backpack up to the tunnel

If you want to create a more sophisticated version of this backpack, you can use a different fabric or combine different patterns and colors. You can also add more pockets to store small items or decorate the backpack with applications, embroidery or screen printing.

A bag with a backpack for download are simple, practical and you can use them not only during the Easter holidays, but all year round.

More Easter themed cotton fabric ideas

1. Handkerchief - An Easter themed handkerchief can be a great addition to a carol bag. It can be used to wipe away tears of joy, but also as a decoration on the Easter table.

2. Pillow Cover - A pillow cover with a similar motif to the bag can be another great addition to the home during Easter. It can be comfortable and soft and provide additional decoration to the room.

3. Egg Bag - An egg bag can be a great way to store and decorate painted eggs. Like the bag, it can be decorated with Easter motifs and be a very practical product.

4. Neckerchief - An Easter themed neckerchief can be a great addition to your outfit during Easter. It can be very soft and comfortable and provide additional decoration for daily wear.

5. Chef's Apron - An Easter themed chef's apron can be a great way to get ready for Easter dinner. Like the bag, it can be decorated with Easter motifs and be a very practical product for everyday use in the kitchen.

 

How to use leftovers

If you have fabric scraps from other projects or scraps from finished textile products at home, you can use them to improve, decorate, personalize and enhance the original product. The following ideas can serve as inspiration for your creation:

1. Decorative buttons : Making textile accessories and decorations for customers is becoming more and more popular. With the help of small decorative buttons, you can improve the appearance of clothes, backpacks or handbags. Just sew them on pockets, shoulders or other parts of clothing.

2. Tapes and ribbons : These can be used to create decorative elements on cables, shirts and skirts, to increase their aesthetic value.

3. Lace : Lace can be used to decorate collars, pockets, sleeves and other parts of clothing. Thanks to them, your products get a romantic and elegant look.

4. Patches and lettering : If you have patches or textile lettering at home, you can use them to personalize clothing and create an original piece. Patches are suitable for jeans, coats, bags and other things.

5. Flower Embellishments : If you like flowers, you can use small artificial flowers and flower appliqués to decorate jewelry, bags, scarves or purses. Flower brooches can also be an excellent accessory for different types of clothing.

6. Decorative zippers : If you want to enhance the look of your handbag or backpack, you can use decorative zippers with different motifs and colors. Zippers can also be used on skirts and coats for added aesthetic value.