A Tad Last Minute But A Great First Day
School started back for Sis today. She woke with a song in her heart and she was so excited for her new class. It blessed my mommy heart so much but at the same time she is just SO old! Gee! She warmed up to her dress and was so happy to put it on, however, I never did iron it. 
We found out at Open House last week that her backpack would need to fit a folder and her current backpack (no matter how hard I tried) would not fit that folder so there was a bit of last minute sewing that took place around here after all. I had ordered a pattern about a month ago on Etsy just to have for when brother heads to school (you can purchase it here). I pulled it out and altered it making it a good bit taller, wider (to fit the folder of course) and added a pocket. I am really happy with the way it turned out. I did also alter a few other things in the pattern such as using heat-n-bond to add a fabric to the inside and not padding the straps but again using heat-n-bond. I would recommend this little pattern as it does come together pretty quickly and easily (trust me,I sewed it the night before school). Sis was amazed that the backpack was ready for her this morning and she was excited to head off with it to school. She had a great first day which I am most thankful for!!!
That is just adorble! I’ve had my eye on that pattern for some time … might just have to get it now! Hope she had a great first day … and had a great year
Comment by Adrienne — August 26, 2009 @ 6:49 am
that is beyond super cute! I would never have even thought to make a back pack. You are super de duper talented my friend.
Comment by em — August 26, 2009 @ 7:32 am
I completely admired her backpack…you made it!!!?? I am so impressed. What a talented mama!
Comment by amanda — August 26, 2009 @ 7:58 am
It is adorable! I noticed it yesterday. Did you notice my daughter’s makeshift backpack for the week? Sad. We didn’t have one big enough for a folder either. I ordered one from etsy over the weekend… ordered the actual backpack though, not the pattern.
Hope she had a wonderful day!
Comment by Katie — August 26, 2009 @ 7:59 am
I can’t believe you just whipped that up! It is precious!
Comment by Christy — August 26, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
I have those same fabrics but would never have envisioned them together like that… and you say you don’t know how to put fabrics together… yeah right! I love it! Amazing! And it even has birds!
Comment by Becca — August 26, 2009 @ 4:37 pm
Seriously… you made backpack!!!???!! You are utterly amazing.
Comment by Aimee — August 26, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
Wait…. I have to wipe up the drool. LOVE THE FABRICS! You are a design diva….
Comment by Ashley — August 26, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
You all are hilarious!!! You could totally do it also!!! HONEST!!!
Comment by Joy — August 27, 2009 @ 8:14 am