Drawstring Backpack

I did a little bit of sewing last week and I must confess to being tickled with how it all turned out.

I used KwikSew Pattern 2379 to make the bag.  Buttercup is a crazy-cat-lady and picked out this adorable cat fabric, plus I had some red vinyl at home.

It was a pretty easy pattern to follow and all the sewing was straight lines.  Honestly, the most difficult part was figuring out how to make holes for the grommets. 

Buttercup really likes it and is wearing it everywhere.  The bag is fully lined (in bright green) and has an outer pocket with a zipper.  The best part is that when you're wearing it, the top is closed and can't be opened without you know it.



"Bun - James Bun"

While Buttercup wanted it in lieu of a purse , it is also a great bag for bringing along your stuff animal du jour.

"Honey the Hamster"

While I still plan to make the bigger backpack included in this pattern, I am so glad I made this one first.  She's getting a lot of use out of it and it was a terrific one to start with. 

Does Anyone Want Any Patterns?

I have some sewing patterns that we never ended up using and now I know we won't because a) we're not doing dolls or b) Buttercup outgrew the size of the patterns. 

So, do you want any patterns?  I'll send these patterns to you.  Just let me know.  In the event that more than one person wants the same pattern, I'll have the kids draw a name from a hat.  Got it? 

Two patterns for 18" dolls (American Girl dolls).  Aren't they cute?  (Look at the little Chanel-type jacket...too cute.)

Two patterns for Baby Dolls (S-M-L) ranging in size from 12" to 22" (or 30.5 cm to 56 cm).  These are Simplicity Archive patterns that were intending to use for my baby doll...I just loved these, but we never got to them. 

One pattern for a girl's Halloween costume...Simplicity #5372 - size A (2-4,6-8, 10-12). 

Finally, a pattern for Alphabet Pillows...again, a crafty thing we were going to do, but we never did.

All of these are unused and I'll ship them to you at my expense.  I'd just like to see them get used.  So, just let me know if you'd like any of these...