Handmade school backpack cover ideas: original and easy to recognize!
Seeing first graders with brand-new, shiny randoseru makes you feel that spring has arrived, doesn’t it?
Those school bags are surely your children’s favorites and very important to them, and since they’ll use them every day for six years, you want them to keep them as clean as possible.
For those who haven’t prepared a randoseru cover yet, here are some handmade randoseru cover ideas we recommend.
You can make one using vinyl tablecloths available at 100-yen shops or home centers, or using your favorite fabrics—create one to match your child’s preferences!
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Handmade Randoseru Cover Ideas: Original and Easy to Spot! (1–10)
Randoseru cover made with your favorite fabric
School backpacks (randoseru) usually don’t have many patterns and give a simple impression, right? In that case, how about making a cover with your favorite fabric to brighten it up? You can make one using a single piece of fabric you like, or go bold and combine several—both would be adorable.
Since the edges of the cover are basically reinforced with bias tape, consider the color balance with the bias tape when choosing your palette.
It’s perfectly fine if it’s a completely different color scheme from the backpack itself.
Cover made with a waterproof apron
Here’s an idea for making a backpack cover using a waterproof apron, which you can find at 100-yen shops.
This clever idea makes use of the apron’s neck strap.
First, cut the apron to match the shape of the backpack.
Be sure to cut off the waist ties as well.
Next, sew elastic around the edge of the fabric while stretching it to create gathers.
Use the waist ties to form loops, and sew them at three points: the top and both sides.
That’s it! To use, slip the cover over the backpack, thread the neck strap through the three loops, and tie it.
Patch decoration
How about decorating a schoolbag cover from a 100-yen shop with patches? You can use either sew-on or iron-on/stick-on patches—both are fine! Try attaching your favorite patches to the front of the cover.
If you choose stick-on types, it might be nice because you can adjust the placement.
This is a great idea when you don’t have time to make a cover by hand but still want to create a special feel.
Consider decorating with a theme your child loves—sports, dinosaurs, vehicles, and more.
Handmade Ideas for Randoseru Covers: Original and Easy to Recognize! (11–20)
Decorate using wall stickers
Let’s decorate your randoseru cover with wall stickers! You can find wall stickers with all kinds of designs at 100-yen shops, so pick your favorite and give it a try.
There are sticker types, rub-on transfer types, and water-application types.
Choose the one that’s easiest for you to work with.
If your cover is transparent, the stickers will stand out even more, so that’s recommended.
Create a randoseru cover packed with your ideal style!
Decoration with wool felt
Would you like to try making a school backpack cover using wool felt? This idea takes time to complete, so it’s best for those who enjoy sewing or embroidery, but it’s highly recommended if you want a one-of-a-kind cover.
Start by deciding on a design, create a sketch sheet of it, and attach it to the fabric.
Then begin felting the wool on top.
If you’re a beginner, a simple design might be best.
Once the felting is done, stitch along the outline of the design with machine thread to prevent it from losing its shape.
After that, sew it together with the other parts to finish the cover.
Decorating with packaging such as sweets
Try decorating a randoseru cover using packages from your favorite character-themed snacks! It’s very easy to make.
First, roughly cut away the unnecessary parts of the package and apply double-sided tape all over the front.
Flip it over and remove the finer unwanted sections.
Using a craft knife makes it convenient to cut out small areas between design elements.
Once you’ve cut out only the parts you want, just stick them from the inside of a transparent randoseru cover made of vinyl material.
Give it a try!
Randoseru cover with initials
If you want to make a simple randoseru cover, how about adding your child’s initial as a design? Placing the first letter of their name at the lower right, for example, looks very stylish.
There are many fonts available, so try to find the one that best matches your image.
You can embroider the initial or attach it as an applique.
It’s an idea that works regardless of gender, so if you’re unsure about the design, please consider this option.