Friday, January 22, 2010

Here is the BAG!

Brenn asked me if I could make her a book bag for school. She had a few parameters:

  • a spot for her beloved laptop
  • a hidden pocket for you know what
  • a good pocket for her wallet
  • a good pocket for her cell phone
  • room for books
  • a messenger bag
  • and she got to choose the fabric.

So here is her pattern for the front.


It turned into this:






Here is what is under the front flap. Notice the place for her wallet? The cell phone goes in the blue pocket.


Here is the inside. See the white polka dot pocket peeking out on the right? That is for the 'you know what.' Aren't the 3 stripy ones cute?

Here is where the laptop goes. Lined with great fleece.

So what do you think? I think it turned out really cute. I wonder about the way I lined it to keep it upright, we will see if it works out. I have make a lot of bags but never one with 2 pockets on the inside and lined with stuff to make it stiffer. I used that plastic canvas stuff you make covers for your Kleenex box out of. We will see if it works out. I also make the strap a lot wider than I usually do but thought it would be easier on her shoulders.
So that is my big project for the last few weeks. What do you think?




8 comments:

Huston Family said...

Way cute, you should sell them!

julz said...

that is super cute

The Bunzells said...

It looks, adorable! I need just a bag like that but with a few zippers! I carry so much in my purse that they always break after a few months from the weight. You could totally sell bags like that! You are so talented Karen! Great job!

Smalls said...

Way to go!! Looks like you did a fantastic job

Heather said...

YOU WON!!!! I am so excited to meet you at your FREE photo shoot! Please email me at tendershootz@gmail.com so we can set up a time for your shoot :)

Jamie said...

That bag is super cute, Karen! Fantastic job, what a talent to be able to turn someone else's vision into reality.

Kara Staples said...

Holy Cute Bag! Brenn is one lucky girl. :) Oh my goodness. You should sell them, I'm sure college girls would buy them. I would!

Kat said...

way cute. I love the inside!