I did it: Preschool Backpack from scratch!!!

So a big hooray for me!  I made something by following a pattern!  There was a lot of sewing language that kept tripping me up, but in the end, I came out with a pretty cute little backpack.  I hope Lola looks back at her pictures one day and thinks it is just as cool and is glad I didn’t send her to preschool with an Elmo one… she will thank me one day.   ;)

 

So here it is!

     I wasn’t in a girly mood when I made it… I am sure you can tell.  I love the blue fabric with the itty bitty flowers on it.  Adjustable straps and a crayon pocket (or any type of pocket!)

Lola testing it out!  Good size, huh?  It seems to hold a good amount!

Inside is pretty too!

She looks soooo big!

 

Here is the boy lunch box I bought her.  I wanted this shape exactly and this is all I could find… still on the look out for another, BUT I made it prettier…

Before:

After: Ignore the pins- glue still drying.

Added ruffles to the handle, a ruffled L, and hearts to try and make it look more girly… I actually really like it now and the best part is- only cost $3.50 (insulated too!)!

I think I have just fallen in love with sewing!  I seriously can’t wait to teach Lola too one day! 

Lola, most of the things I sew are for you and there is so much love wrapped up in each of those crafty little projects.  It’s been a bigger joy than I could have ever realized having a girl… you are the light in our home Lou Lou- you and Jesus.  :)