Do you know anyone who uses a wheelchair to get around? When shopping, they have a hard time carrying all the items they would like to purchase. After the purchase is made they still have to get the items to the car and that can be a struggle too. Why not make someone who uses a wheelchair a present of a little of your time and some of your extra fabric?

The fabric you use needs to be very sturdy such as canvas or corduroy. The lining can be any decorative fabric you might want to use.
Cut your two pieces of fabric into two equal pieces that are 20 inches wide and 40 inches long.
Place right sides to right sides and sew across the two shorter ends.
Turn right side out and fold in half with the lining material to the outside.
Sew down both of the sides leaving the top open.
Turn right side out and sew Velcro closures across the top of the backpack.
Almost any fabric store has adjustable buckles that are already attached to webbing and this is your best bet for straps. Be sure that they can be easily opened by the person sitting in the chair or their companion. Sew these straps to either side of the backpack. This design can be modified for the handlebars of a scooter style chair too!

            Wouldn’t making some of these backpacks for the people of your town be a great project for your group to take on, as a way to give back to your community?