It's A Hoot Toddler Backpack
I think it's good once in awhile to really challenge yourself on a project. Why make something in 15 steps that you could make in 1500?
Ok . . . I kid. I'm exaggerating . . . mostly. But really, this pattern kicked my butt around a few times. It's not that the pattern is hard per se (when I did have questions, I was easily able to get a hold of the pattern designer and have her help me through it), but there is a lot that goes into it (in a good way - - the finished product is definitely not messing around).
What I'm saying is, if you want to take your handmade toddler backpack and have a rumble with the one I made for Little Miss, by all means . . . it's your bag's funeral.
Yeah . . . you read that right.
My backpack could kick your backpack's butt. But it wouldn't. It's way too pink and cutesy to give anyone the business:
For those of you with good memory skills, you may recall that I started this project back in April. Ouch. It was supposed to go hand in hand with Little Miss' birthday gift - - the one that actually made it into her hands *on time*: a Tag Reading System with a bunch of books. And yes, I've seen the plastic case that goes with the Tag Reader. However, since I seem to be on a quest to cover the world in fabric, the backpack felt like a natural solution.
Plus it holds more books. For now anyway.
Come fall, my little girl will be starting preschool, and I'm sure the Tag books will get dumped in favor of a pencil case and a take home folder.
[sniff]
Oh wait a minute . . . PENCIL CASE!
Project Notes:
- Hot Scott Mason Backpack Pattern from TheDrizzledApple on Etsy
- Front Main Fabric/Water Bottle Pocket: It's a Hoot in Raspberry by Momo for Moda
- Sides/Back/Front Pocket: Eggs Dot in Raspberry by Momo for Moda
14 Comments:
Oh, such a cute backpack in one of my favorite fabric lines! :)
This is SO cute! I've had the urge to make back packs only because I've seen a few handmade ones that look fabulous. It does looks like a huge task though. Congratulations! You made a gorgeous back pack.
That turned out soooo pretty!!!! You should be very proud! And just remember...the second time is always easier! ;)
I LOVE IT!!
WOW! This is amazing! You're like Aunt Kath more and more every day.
Great job! I love the fabric and I am sure your daughter is lovin' it!! New follower!
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Wow this looks great!
Ok that is very cool. I was shopping for a backpack this weekend and this is way cuter than anything I saw. Thanks for sharing.
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It's worth it! Look at the result! Now you've got me thinkin'............
Whoa! Your backpack would definitely kick my backpack's butt! Seriously, you did an outstanding job!!
What a gorgeous backpack! Definitely worth the effort! That's one thing on my 'to try making' list!! Hope mine turns out that well!
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Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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That backpack is absolutely adorable!
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I am seriously impressed with that fabulous backpack! I love that line of fabrics, too. Here's the problem: If I spent that much time making something that cute, then DANGIT, Mama's going to keep it! Sure, it'll look funny that I carry a cutie owl backpack around town while my daughter takes my old purse to school, but it'll help them develop a thick skin.
mab - "That'll help develop a thick skin" - HA!!
You know what else helps your daughter develop a thick skin? Giving her a pixie cut before the first grade and having the bus driver call her a little boy. Not that I'm speaking from experience on that one . . .
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