Instructions

• Step 1: Add accessories to zippers Add a keychain, whistle, bell, or small toy to one of your zippers.
• Step 2: Sew on patches Sew patches onto your backpack. Choose patches that display funny sayings, a popular band, or a silly cartoon.
• TIP: Make a pocket out of a patch by not sewing the top closed.
• Step 3: Add buttons Add a few of your favorite buttons or badges to the backpack.
• Step 4: Glue on accessories Glue on decorative beads or jewels.
• Step 5: Add lights Brighten your backpack by cutting holes and sewing in LED lights or reflective strips.
• Step 6: Personalize it Personalize it with fabric markers and paints. Draw and paint stuff that showcases your personal style.
• Step 7: Embroider Embroider your name or favorite sports team onto the back of your pack.
• FACT: Three out of 10 students carry backpacks that weigh up to a third of their body weight at least once a week.

You Will Need

• Keychain
• whistle
• bell
• or small toy
• Needle and thread
• Patches
• Buttons and badges
• Hot glue gun
• Beads and jewels
• Scissors
• LED lights or reflective strips
• Fabric marker and paints
• Embroidery