This week one of my oldest friends is heading over for morning tea. She has a four year old so I have told her to come over ready to collect some eggs. (I have my fingers crossed that the girls won't let me down.) I saw this as excuse to get behind the sewing machine again: something that I love to do but don't seem to make the time. I came across a fabulous tutorial for a kid's messenger bag and thought this would make the perfect egg collecting bag as it fits half an egg carton.
The pattern is really straight forward and I am so pleased with the result. I would probably just change the way that I top stitch the lining but I figured that a four year old won't notice. Adding wadding to the strap is a great way to make it softer on a kiddoe's shoulder and give the strap so much more structure.
I have a few more of these planned for Christmas but will make the strap a little longer for older kiddoes.
What have you been making?'
Take care
Oh dear.. no spring sewing for us, winter sewing it is! ;o) Check my place for my latest homemade gift.
ReplyDeleteLove the messenger bag! Just saved the pattern for later on. Thanks for sharing!
The gift is beautiful. Such a great way to keep a gorgeous drawing.
DeleteI hope you enjoy making the bag. It is pretty straight forward.
Keep warm, Monique. : )
Thanks for linking up. The bag looks great.
ReplyDeleteNo problem. I must get organised for next week.
ReplyDeleteClever you! This is gorgeous. I love the fabric selection. What a great pattern for Christmas presents. Thanks xxx
ReplyDeleteI was really happy with it. The measurements are perfect for a 4 year old. The strap was just right. Must get the next three made. x
DeleteI love your version! Such a cute fabric and perfect for an egg collecting bag :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. Apparently he still uses it for just about anything, but it is always called the Egg Collecting Bag. ; )
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