Below you will find a video, as well as step by step instruction, on how to remove the background from an image using inkscape.
1. Outline the image
using Bezier Tool (Shift+F6)
2. Using Edith Path
Tool (F2) adjust the lines so they fit the image.
3. With the outline
still selected, use Select Object Tool (F1) hold down shift key on
your keyboard and select the background image.
4. Go to “Object”,
“Clip” and “Set
5. Now you can
import the new image.
6. Resize the new
background image.
7. Click on “lower
selection to bottom” or the end button on your keyboard
