I can't believe that this sweet, tiny little baby has grown into this little boy, who is starting preschool tomorrow. Seriously, can it have been 3+ years already?
Well, he had to have a special new backpack for the start of school. I had been saving this awesome Japanese train fabric for something special for him, and it was perfect for a backpack!
I did buy a pattern for this because I needed to get it done quick and didn't feel like I had time to think about designing a pattern.
It's fully lined in a bright lime green Kona, and I did buy the piping instead of making it (like I said - super quick).
He loves it, and he can't wait for school to start...
...the little one loves it too. I really hope she kind of forgets about it soon, I don't think I can make another one right away, it was a bit fussy to sew. Tons of layers!
This is simply divine! The fabrics are great.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out awesome! I love it! I may have to borrow that pattern. And the fabric is PERFECT!
ReplyDeletelove it!! my 3 YO has been asking for a backpack...any chance you can post the pattern name?
ReplyDeleteOh hey! It came out super cute! Did you wind up following all 55 steps in the directions? ^^
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I love the kindle cover too.
ReplyDeleteIt sure came out cute Jill. What did you think of the pattern in the end?
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how fast this came together! I love it! how wasvthe first day?
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I got the pattern at Cool Cottons in Portland, OR. It is called 'Kinder Backpack' by Sewing Sue, and the only contact info on it is an email address: sue@sewingsue.com
ReplyDeleteI really like the way the bag came out. Yes, there were 40 steps to the pattern, and as I finally read through them all I realized that things she explains in 3 or 4 steps I consider 1 step. So it really wasn't as bad as it initially looked. 1 recommendation I have is to cut and read the pattern fully sober. After 2.5 cocktails it looked a lot harder than it was :)
He is darling! You did such a great job on that backpack!
ReplyDeleteJill, you are amazing! Best backpack ever! What a lucky kiddo!
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