Easy Lay Flat Backpack Adaptation

Purchased at Walmart. Click on photo for link to item.

 
​Easy to alter backpack but may not be the sturdiest since they don't make them like they used to!

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What to look for! If it has a zipper that goes all the way around it can be altered!

Here is what it looks like before being adapted and is unziped.

Leave about 6" so the backpack can flap open. Do not cut down all the way!

Cut 4 pieces of ribbon.

Pin or use double stick sewing tape to attach ribbon to reinforce where you will be cutting.

Attach the ribbon.

Mark the middle.

Connect the marks in the middle.

Cut above ribbon and cut down the middle of the expansion.

What it starts to look like.

First sew down the side seams. Then stitch down the ribbon edges.

Fold over once. You can stitch if you want to.

Fold over again.

Zig-zag the extra fabric all the way around on both sides.

What it will look like.

You can open up the bottom of the laptop area to let the tubing out for the bag.

Opening the bottom.

Now just put some clips at the top!