My daughter’s new school bag

My daughter really liked the bike pannier bag I made for @Immaculata and asked if she could get something similar.

I told her I could make her a bag when she starts middle school this summer and gave her some fabrics to choose from.

Because it’s a school bag and has to be carried around all day, I made it more backpack like than the original design.

Backpack side:

Bike rack side:

Details:

I’m especially proud of the strap and back construction and DD loves the rainbow buckle.

On its way to school:


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WOW! This is cool! She’s a lucky kid to get a custom school bag!

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That’s awesome! I also love the rainbow buckle :purple_heart:

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This is incredible!! Elegantly designed and constructed!

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So pretty! And no one else will have anything even close to it. Well done.

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That looks so cool. You did an amazing job. Great colours and I love the pattern.

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What a fabulous bag! I love the details and fabric she chose. You did such a marvelous job.

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Thanks everyone! I just hope it’s sturdy enough to carry all her books for a couple of years.

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:collision: :rocket: :exploding_head::collision: :rocket: :exploding_head::collision: :rocket: :exploding_head: KAPOW! Your mind-blowing craft is one of this week’s Featured Projects! :collision: :rocket: :exploding_head::collision: :rocket: :exploding_head::collision: :rocket: :exploding_head:

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Beautiful! I love that your daughter appreciates your skills!

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That is stunning!

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This looks incredible! I love the design and fabric. Lucky kid!

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I bet she feels SO SPECIAL having a backpack made exactly for her. She’s so lucky! It’s a super cute backpack and so versatile!

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So professional! I really like that it can be clipped to a bike. Some of her classmates might want one. :blush:

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Wow! What a truly impressive bag! The back looks cushy and that’s so neat that it can be clipped onto the bike. You are quite the skilled bagmaker!

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What a beautiful bag! The design, colors, and execution are superb! I really like all the cool details.

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@TheMistressT thank you so much !!!

@Tapestry, @Zimbaly, @gozer I absolutely love her fabric choice. She picked the hummingbird fabric right away. And then went back and forth between blue and purple for the solids. I told her to take blue because that’s what she wanted first and your first decision is often what you like better in the long run.

@ArtsyLadyCrafter, @AudiobookLover, @Shadowseann, @Abbeeroad thank you! I designed and made a ton of bags when I was still in college. My crafty focus somehow shifted after having kids. So the last bags I made were probably my diaper bags. I’m so glad I got the chance to get back into it.

@Bunny1kenobi, @stitchandstones, @RagingSloth looking at the last two pictures I posted I realized I’m such a lucky mom! I also made the skirt in the first pic and the dress and the bike in the second. And she loves all of my crafts.

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Wow! That’s amazing!!

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Wow, this is an amazing bag! Really impressive, excellent design and construction. I hope your family know how lucky they are to have you making such excellent custom creations for them, that is a rare skill indeed.

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Well, my man always tells me that my crafts are too perfect, and people won’t appreciate it if they don’t see that it’s handmade. I guess those who matter the most are happy to receive the gifts I made.

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