Upcycled Umbrellas Backpack Rain Covers

"Are you sick of your kids’ (or your) backpack getting soaked every time it rains? Well then, repurpose a broken umbrella into a clever backpack rain cover, and you'll never have a drenched backpack again! It only takes about 15 minutes to sew with minimal sewing skills. You can fold it up into a lightweight and compact package so that you can carry it with you in your bag and be ready for unexpected rain showers! It's quick, easy, and free when you upcycle materials! Perfect for kids going to school, but also for adults who commute or just like to take walks. So go and make one for each member of your family and for all your friends!"

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Sewn byMachine

Materials List

• Fabric from one reclaimed umbrella (instructions given on how to remove it)
• Umbrella fabric scraps (can be trimmed off main umbrella or from another umbrella)
• Elastic
• Pins and one safety pin