Can you believe that it’s actually AUGUST?!? Where did the summer go? With August comes back to school shopping for school supplies, new clothes, new shoes, and a new book bag. But this year Kacie didn’t want just any ol’ book bag, she wanted a custom made momma special.
Several months ago I participated in a purse swap. It was a great swap and my partner made the perfect bag for me.
Remember it? It’s from the Amy Butler Birdie Sling pattern. Kacie fell in love with my purse and has begged me to make her one for her books ever since I received mine! Surprisingly, the pattern isn’t quite large enough to fit her massive binder that she carries to every class. Also, if I don’t have to, I’d rather not spend the money on a pattern. Luckily I stumbled upon this free pattern at Warehouse Fabrics that was quite similar.
The size wasn’t quite large enough, so I widened it a bit. I also didn’t add the piping – I love that bit of detail, but it really intimidates me.
We chose the owl pattern for the body and a cute polka dot for the top – both came from our local Hobby Lobby. I also appliqued her name onto the top band.
We think it came out fabulously – and it fits that massive notebook! Kacie better watch out, cause I’m sure there’s gonna be some book bag envy with this one!
On an off subject – isn’t my daughter just turning into a gorgeous young lady?
Kandra
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That is precious…I’m gonna nab that pattern myself! I adore the owl print! And yes, Kackie IS one gorgeous gal!
Thanks Kel! I’m thinking of making an apron with the rest of that owl print for her. I might be bugging you to help me since you are the queen of aprons!
What an adorable bag! You should start doing this for a living– such a multi-talented person Kandra! Kacie is so lucky to have you as her momma!
I’d never make enough money crafting for a living – but I sure do enjoy it as a hobby!
Super Cute! I’m sure that she’ll be getting requests from her friends asking if her mom can make them one too!
I hope you’ll stop by Expect Moore and add this project to the Pocket Week Linky Party!
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Carolina
Thanks for the invite to the link party!
My friends have already asked my mom to make them stuff like necklaces or headbands they see me wear that are Mom Made… I enjoy having a crafty mom too! At school when people find out that my mom made something for me they immediately ask me if she can make one for them…
You are the greatest daughter ever and I love making things for you!!
Would you please share the measurements you used? I would love to make a bag for my best friends daughter! I love the owl print by the way
Piping intimidates me too (and thanks for the term – i had no idea what it was called lol)! I have yet to try a tutorial with it. That bag is adorable.
Looks great. So sturdy!!! Love the pattern.
I love this bag and so does both of my girls. I can just see it in their eyes… ENVY! LOL
I guess that I better get started on making 2 of them for my girls. School is just 2 weeks away.
Thank you so much this is JUST TOO CUTE!
Thanks for these great tutorials and your redesign ideas.
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so cute!! and yes,she’s gorgeous
What a wonderful bag for your daughter. I love it and I know she loves it too. I wanted you to know I have featured this bag today on my blog on my Back-to-School series on Homemade Gifts from the Heart.
You are super talented!! I will be back to see what else you have to share!