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easy instructable,built on nothing but a IKEA blue bag and some scrap parts.
convert a IKEA blue bag into a rather small backpack
(30cm * 10cm * 40cm) or (12'' * 8'' * 16'')
convert a IKEA blue bag into a rather small backpack
(30cm * 10cm * 40cm) or (12'' * 8'' * 16'')
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Signing UpStep 1Materials and preparation
Tools needed :
1)a drill with thin drill bits for metal
2)a hand-saw
Materials needed :
1) IKEA blue bag
2)needle and thread (preferably a strong one,
i got mine from a leatherworking shop)
3)hard rubber for the back (i found mine at the garbage, it's used for repairing shoes)
thats all.
Preparation:
1) cut the blue bag as instructed on the fouth image.
(cut the perimeter of the entire piece, plus the long handle on one side,
plus the entire long handle on the other side)
2) drill holes on the hard rubber, and tie the parts together
as shown on the first and second image.
(i used fishing line here for the joints to be more flexible and durable)
3) the plastic on top shown on the third image is the bumper from an old car.if you have
something similar use it,else skip this part.
1)a drill with thin drill bits for metal
2)a hand-saw
Materials needed :
1) IKEA blue bag
2)needle and thread (preferably a strong one,
i got mine from a leatherworking shop)
3)hard rubber for the back (i found mine at the garbage, it's used for repairing shoes)
thats all.
Preparation:
1) cut the blue bag as instructed on the fouth image.
(cut the perimeter of the entire piece, plus the long handle on one side,
plus the entire long handle on the other side)
2) drill holes on the hard rubber, and tie the parts together
as shown on the first and second image.
(i used fishing line here for the joints to be more flexible and durable)
3) the plastic on top shown on the third image is the bumper from an old car.if you have
something similar use it,else skip this part.
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the rubber back keeps the whole thing in shape.without it it will be difficult to handle the bag. also, it covers many faults of the sewing.i didn't consider trying without it and i dont think it will turn out good.
but let me know if you are succesfull! :)
(forgive my english)