Beach totes and backpacks

These are the new totes and backpacks I currently have. I just love the colors. They can be embroidered on which I just love to do. Enjoy

 

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Pink backpack instructions

This pink backpack is a great gift idea.  The way I made this backpack was I picked what I wanted to embroider on it, then  decided the size I wanted.  I cut four pieces the same size and sewed two together down the sides and the bottom. Then I sewed the other the same way. Then I folded the bottom corners indivually into triangles and sewed across triangle about 3" in to make a square bottom.  I did this on all four bottom corners.  I then put the lining inside and made sure the corners and everything squared off.  Once I was sure everything was straight I pinned the bias tape across the top of the back pack and then sew into place folding over the end so it is hiden in the back side somewhere.  I have a grommet press but you can get a grommet kit or grommet pliers( I will insert pictures of both below).  You make the hole as instructed in your packaging. One at each side near the bottom and six across the top ( you can make how as many holes as you desire, but 6 works the best for the drawstring).  I have found that a polyester cord works best for the backpacks. Figure out how long you need your string to be to go over your back or over your shoulder.  Don't forget you need two seperate pieces for each shoulder.  You thread it through the holes one side and knot it on the bottom, and do the same for the other.  Hope you enjoy it.

New backpacks

Here are a few backpacks I have made recently.  I will be making patterns like these soon.
It's been a long week my son has had pneumonia and I was finally able to get to the studio today to clean up a little and do a little sewing.

I have been working on this pattern for a while now and have finally reached the point where it is the way I like it.  I have had a lot of input from my children, do this, add that. The backpacks have grommets on the bottom to hold the cord in place and I just love that. The top is pulled tight from both sides and the kids love the patterns. Hope you enjoy them.

I made myself a backpack

     Today I finally made myself a backpack.  I have been making them for my son, his friends, to sell on Etsy, now I have my own and I love it.  My backpacks are made out of rip stop nylon.  They are durable and easy to wash. 
     I think my son has four or five different ones.  He has one for each soccer team he likes and/or plays for. Now I have my own. The front I did because I was trying my logo out and the back because I thought it was funny. I'm still working on digitizing and am not sure if this is going to be my final embroidered logo, but I think it is getting close.
     Now I can personalize the front and back of the backpacks with almost anything, depending on your mood. It can be your soccer backpack or dancing backpack, or you can have a funny saying on it, maybe a nice flower. 

     This just goes to show that you actually have time to sew for yourself once in a while.