Originally Posted by
nanna-up-north
I used to help out at 4H and the little ones loved to make book bags. They are so simple yet useful. Just sew side seams, leaving an opening at both sides for the cording to go. Press and turn and stitch the seams again to create a sturdy French seam. Then turn the hem across the top and stitch. Put rope through the hem extending through the holes you left. Does this make sense?
I'm with nanna on this. but I would make the rope longer and sew the rope to the bottom to make it a backpack.