How to Make a Picnic Blanket Backpack Out of T-Shirts

Step 4 Making it Tie Together

Make two holes in the flap.

Then cut two 20 by 2 inch strips and sew around the edges.

Now sew the strips to the appropriate panel using a straight stitch.

Comments

[hv3333]

Some treatments for waterproofing wood can also be used on fabric, with only a little loss of flexibility & softness. In the UK, there's a brand called Water Seal that works, find it in the building section of DIY stores.

[rattyrain]

That's actually a good idea, but are there any ways to waterproof with recycled household materials?

[RevelryByNight]

I modified this a bit by adding a layer of batting and sewing the whole thing onto a sheet I got from the goodwill- I also added a couple of shirts to make it 8 x 8 squares. I think the added thickness is a better idea- I would also recommend using a waterproof sheet on the bottom to avoid the wet-grass effect.