As another school year approaches, kick off the semester in style with the perfect back to school accessory! This fall, join future FIDM Fashion Design student Maryssa "Missa" Stumpf of Missa by Design as she shows you how to create a chic backpack-alternative!
August's Back to School DIY showcases an original design for a terrific oversized book bag with a gorgeous flower print. Whether your enjoying old friends or making new ones, this is one bag that's all about style and convenience!
Enjoy! --Alaythia
P.S. Missa will be taking suggestions for future monthly videos, so if you have an idea, let us hear it! Send your suggestion along with your name, age, and location to FIDMPublicationSF@yahoo.com. You could see your idea come to life!
Make your very own oversized bag to carry all your books for school.
You'll need:
-1 1/4 yards each of two sturdy fabrics (canvas, denim, poplin, courdory). One fabric will be for the outside, the other for the lining.
-Needle/Thread or Sewing machine -Metal grommets -Measuring tape & yard stick(straight edge)
-Long paper (butcher paper, wrapping paper) -Scissors
-Marker
-Fabric pins
Posted by: Alaythia Calhoun | November 05, 2009 at 07:01 PM