For many kids around the country it is Back-to-School time and for parents who were not able to find the “right” backpack or tote bag, here is a little crafty project you can do with your kids and make a “custom” book bag using vintage fabric and remnants. BHG provides an easy to follow step-by-step guide and all you need is a couple yards of vintage fabric or vintage tablecloths, fabric for lining the inside of the bag and some thread in coordinating colors to get started. Get Details Here. Bag pics from Happy Loves Rosie.