Sew much to do, sew little time - but it was worth it! New PTR link posted! ~~~~~~~~~

[DisneyTeacher01]

I know you all have been waiting a while for this bag... Some of you more anxiously than others...

I've had this pattern drawn up in great detail for months now. I had only planned on building the prototype this week, but when Suzi announced her trip, I really wanted to get this bag done in time for her. Since I am so busy, the only way to do that was to build my prototype and Suzi's bag as one in the same.

I am super duper amazingly happy with how this bag turned out. Considering that this bag is made from my pattern, and I have never made it before - not even a super simple one just to make sure - I couldn't be more pleased with it!

Now, I know that I said I was planning on doing a "drawstring backpack"... Technically - this is not. It is a backpack, it does have a drawstring, but I needed to modify it for park touring... So, I decided to do adjustable quilted straps. Not only that, but since the backpack will be hanging off (none other than) your back, I decided to hide the front zipper pocket.

Anyways... What you've all been waiting for...

Front:

Front Hidden pocket:

V was kind enough to model for me - I asked her to make the backpack tight on her shoulders - that's why it looks a little awkward.

Applique close-up:

Back:

Adjustable strap close-up:

Interior:

I hope it was worth the wait!

D~

Love it!!!

~Jennifer

 

[nowellsl]

I love the backpack! It's beautiful! Can't wait until it's my turn ....... when is my turn by the way? I know it's a long time, but can't remember the month

 

[TinkNH]

Love it! The hidden pocket..genius! You are such an inspiration to this noob sewer

 

[mommy2mrb]

I know you all have been waiting a while for this bag... Some of you more anxiously than others...

I've had this pattern drawn up in great detail for months now. I had only planned on building the prototype this week, but when Suzi announced her trip, I really wanted to get this bag done in time for her. Since I am so busy, the only way to do that was to build my prototype and Suzi's bag as one in the same.

I am super duper amazingly happy with how this bag turned out. Considering that this bag is made from my pattern, and I have never made it before - not even a super simple one just to make sure - I couldn't be more pleased with it!

Now, I know that I said I was planning on doing a "drawstring backpack"... Technically - this is not. It is a backpack, it does have a drawstring, but I needed to modify it for park touring... So, I decided to do adjustable quilted straps. Not only that, but since the backpack will be hanging off (none other than) your back, I decided to hide the front zipper pocket.

Anyways... What you've all been waiting for...

Front:

Front Hidden pocket:

V was kind enough to model for me - I asked her to make the backpack tight on her shoulders - that's why it looks a little awkward.

Applique close-up:

Back:

Adjustable strap close-up:

Interior:

I hope it was worth the wait!

D~

More than worth the wait.....wowzy, wow, wow, wow!! it is SO CUTE!!!

Oh D.....its PERFECT! I am so happy with it And such a great treat to be able to take it on this trip! Thank you Thank you Thank you! I will call it Squishy. It will be mine. It will be my Squishy Only problem is, I will have to let Dani carry it so I can admire it all day....kinda hard to see it on my own back

love it Squishy perfect name for your bag! you're going to get LOTS of attention wearing it in parks!!!

 

[ladylyons]

The new bag looks great!!! I saw it on FB before I saw it here and thought WOW!! Amazing!!

 

[miprender]

Love the backpack.... it's amazing

 

[VBAndrea]

I know you all have been waiting a while for this bag... Some of you more anxiously than others...

I've had this pattern drawn up in great detail for months now. I had only planned on building the prototype this week, but when Suzi announced her trip, I really wanted to get this bag done in time for her. Since I am so busy, the only way to do that was to build my prototype and Suzi's bag as one in the same.

I am super duper amazingly happy with how this bag turned out. Considering that this bag is made from my pattern, and I have never made it before - not even a super simple one just to make sure - I couldn't be more pleased with it!

Now, I know that I said I was planning on doing a "drawstring backpack"... Technically - this is not. It is a backpack, it does have a drawstring, but I needed to modify it for park touring... So, I decided to do adjustable quilted straps. Not only that, but since the backpack will be hanging off (none other than) your back, I decided to hide the front zipper pocket.

Anyways... What you've all been waiting for...

Front:

Front Hidden pocket:

V was kind enough to model for me - I asked her to make the backpack tight on her shoulders - that's why it looks a little awkward.

Applique close-up:

Back:

Adjustable strap close-up:

Interior:

I hope it was worth the wait!

D~

Sweet! It turned out awesome! I love the hidden zipper!

 

[DMGeurts]

Oh D.....its PERFECT! I am so happy with it And such a great treat to be able to take it on this trip! Thank you Thank you Thank you! I will call it Squishy. It will be mine. It will be my Squishy Only problem is, I will have to let Dani carry it so I can admire it all day....kinda hard to see it on my own back

ROFL... I am sure Dani will love it!

Love it!!!

~Jennifer

Thanks Jennifer!

I love the backpack! It's beautiful! Can't wait until it's my turn ....... when is my turn by the way? I know it's a long time, but can't remember the month

Thanks Stephanie!

Love it! The hidden pocket..genius! You are such an inspiration to this noob sewer

Thanks!

More than worth the wait.....wowzy, wow, wow, wow!! it is SO CUTE!!!



love it Squishy perfect name for your bag! you're going to get LOTS of attention wearing it in parks!!!

Thanks Lisa!

The new bag looks great!!! I saw it on FB before I saw it here and thought WOW!! Amazing!!

Thanks Sandra!

Love the backpack.... it's amazing

Thanks Michelle! Aren't you supposed to be on vacation? I hope you're having a great time! Has the weather turned around for you yet?

Sweet! It turned out awesome! I love the hidden zipper!

Thanks Andrea!

Well, I spent the entire day holed up in my sewing room. I am so happy that I finished the backpack. Now my girls each want one for our trip... I am just super excited about this bag, and I am so happy that it came together so nicely. The hardest part was figuring out how I was going to do the drawstring, there are so many ways to do it, but I am glad I did it this way. This bag is a lot bigger than the UPB - I was surprised, but it's a nice bigger - it's not overly huge.

Again - thank you all for such nice comments on the Drawstring Backpack.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

Oh, and I also wanted to add...

I am not sure why - if it's because I took the pics outside, but the colors are a bit off on the bag. The bag itself is a bit more green - the pictures show it more blue... and I quilted it in yellow, the pics make it look like lime green.



D~

 

[newtexan]

Love the backpack, colors, hidden pocket, inside, all of it! Amazing job!

ultimate back pack?

 

[lovethattink]

Very cute Dory back pack.

 

[cogero]

Oh D.....its PERFECT! I am so happy with it And such a great treat to be able to take it on this trip! Thank you Thank you Thank you! I will call it Squishy. It will be mine. It will be my Squishy Only problem is, I will have to let Dani carry it so I can admire it all day....kinda hard to see it on my own back

This had me laughing this morning.

D I adore the bag and love how you used the Nemo fabric and today I will be walking around saying Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming.

 

[Lidian]

Amazing Squishy bag as always! I really love how it all came together!

D, how about the Ultimate Park Backpack? Or knapsack or something like that?

Oh D.....its PERFECT! I am so happy with it And such a great treat to be able to take it on this trip! Thank you Thank you Thank you! I will call it Squishy. It will be mine. It will be my Squishy Only problem is, I will have to let Dani carry it so I can admire it all day....kinda hard to see it on my own back

 

[solana131]

love it Squishy perfect name for your bag!

Yep, all the credit goes to Liddy though. She was the mastermind behind that name

This had me laughing this morning.

D I adore the bag and love how you used the Nemo fabric and today I will be walking around saying Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming.

I thought the same thing. It is going to be so hot and crowded next month there....I can just see myself "swimming" through the crowds singing that song I might get some weird looks, but I bet they would move out of my way!


D~, how about the UBP (Ultimate Back Pack)?? UBP vs UPB Too confusing?

 

[oopsiDAISY]

D~ that backpack is phenomenal!!! Once again, your creations are simply genuis!

 

[mommy2mrb]

how about the Fantastic Back Pack - FBP!!!

good luck with your new creation, I would love to see how that brain of your's works my friend!

about getting the girls to pay a deposit for their "FBP" heck I'd use it for your advantage, tell them they have to be sweet to each other or its a no go

 

[Terkina]

a great backpack. Good luck with your new prototype

 

[WDWCP96]

I love the new backpack! The hidden zipper is genious! I am always afraid that if I wear a backpack in the parks someone could easily get in it especially while standing in line and that makes it less obvious!

As for your next trip, YEAH! I vote for June because that is when I am hoping to convince DH to go! I really want to meet the wonderfully fantastic and talented D~!

 

[babynala]

Oh my. Love the backpack. It looks to be a great size for the parks. The straps look comfy too

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

ultimate back pack?

D, how about the Ultimate Park Backpack?

how about the Fantastic Back Pack - FBP!!!

What ^^^^^ They said!