Backpack

I am finally getting around to posting about the Dora Backpack that I made for miss k. When my mom came to visit after my birthday she helped me finish it.

i used this tutorial.

But I made some changes....

1. my fabric is actually from a long purple corduroy skirt, about a size 12 that I found at the DI for $6. which:

a) gave me a finished topside edge

b) allowed for a pre-made pocket on the back side

c) gave me enough fabric to make 2 back packs (the other is still 1/2 done!)

2. I have added a "map" pocket to the side

3. I also made this backpack a bit larger than hers.

4. added velcro the the inside to keep it closed (which i now need to sew in to it)

the "map" pocket

the original skirt pocket on the back side. it fits mamas cell phone perfectly--with more than enough room.

my velcro....oh, and the flap has a lining also, there wasn't enough corduroy fabric for that little bit.

miss k loves it. she puts it on and carries stuff all around in it.

i'm sure she is just happy that i'm done with it.

every time we would go to walmart, if we stopped by the fabric section she would keep saying "make a backpack."

it was fun. and pretty easy!

my mom did the applique part. that scared me a bit.

check out the links in my sidebar....i may be linking this there :)