Wow, that is amazing (and long!). You've made things pretty clear, I think, and I totally want to make one! I'm on a pillowcase kick right now, and I think I should make a few tote bags before I venture into the advanced world of backpacks.
I just found this, and I'm SO excited to try it out. I could have used this last fall when I was searching everywhere for a backpack for my toddler! Thanks!
This is just what I was looking for! My son is starting kindergarten next week and i just can't wait to sew him this lovely toddler backpack. Thanks so much for sharing!!
De fAN-SO Sorry! The ring holder piece is 2" x 4 1/4" After it's sewn you'll have one long piece 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" You'll cut this in half to make the two ring holders. Alternately you could make one long piece for the ring holders and the loop - 2" x 10 1/4" then sew it all one time and cut it into two 2" pieces and one 6" piece. Hope that helps :)
I made this backpack for my 4 1/2 year old. He adores it :-) Really great tutorial/easy to follow. I only used one layer of padding in the shoulder straps though as two was impossible to do and still turn the straps. I'm sure I'll be making another backpack soon for my youngest and I'll definitely use this pattern again. I might increase the size by a couple of inches though. Thanks for sharing!
Hi.. thanks for this great tutorial.. I've made one myself... I'm so happy for the outcome.. You can view it at my blog http://jurra-sewcute.blogspot.com/2011/01/backpack-for-your-lil-ones.html
Hi Em, love your tutorial, I already made one on my blog here ( http://destikdoos.blogspot.com/2011/02/mijn-eerste-proef-rugzakje-is-klaar.html ) But now the pattern is not available anymore. Is that possible? Is it possible to send it? Thx Ellen
Is anyone else having trouble with Scribd- downloading the pattern? I've tried for two days now- on a mac with safari and firefox? I would love to make this but having trouble!
Thanks for the great tutorial. I make this, but had a real hard time with the zipper panel. Probably operator error. I ended up with a drawstring top and flap.
It would be help to have a photo that showed all your pieces laid out with measurement (see http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2010/08/tutorial-lunch-bag.html from the PinkPenguin). This helps both in the cutting and in following the step (you can figure out what part is being sewed by the fabric). I also switched out the strapping for ready-made webbing.
I made this for a 3 year old and increased the strap length to 25 inches.
love it!! here's the one i made with your beautiful pattern and extremely helpful tutorial!! THANKS!!! http://dnicci.blogspot.com/2011/03/toddlers-backpack.html
Fabulous backpack. I made it out of fabric with tractors on for my 2 year old Grandson. I love the way the lining is attached to the outer bag. Many thanks
I am unable to open the tutorial and patterns. Could you please email it to me at Carrie.Fatzinger@yahoo.com. I would love to make this for my daughter!!
I am having trouble understanding how to attach the interfacing to the outside bottom/side section because they are not the same size. The interfacing says 22 inches, but the bottom and sides added together is 27.5 inches. Am I not understanding this right?
Lindsay, I'm on vacation right now. If you email me your email info I'll look over that section of the pattern and get in touch with you when I get back (the last week of July). Happy 4th of July! Emily Venturab003@gmail.com
Lindsay, I'm on vacation right now. If you email me your email info I'll look over that section of the pattern and get in touch with you when I get back (the last week of July). Happy 4th of July! Emily Venturab003@gmail.com
Hello! I'm getting an error message as well... just says error loading file... I can see the three pattern pages, just not the pdf file which contains the instructions. Would you mind emailing them to me? Pretty please? :) It's so cute and I can't wait to try it out! Thanks!
Oh I would love to give it a try! Guess I better order some fabric! It would look adorable using some cute Japenese fabric!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get the pattern piece link to work....
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing (and long!). You've made things pretty clear, I think, and I totally want to make one! I'm on a pillowcase kick right now, and I think I should make a few tote bags before I venture into the advanced world of backpacks.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great tutorial! and my DD would love this thank you so much for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteWill let you know when i make one!
Mayya @ Sew Chic and Unique
Love this. SO sweet. I wish I has sewing skills like that. Thanks for stopping by by the way.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Will try it this summer! I have the same container that is on your header! Glad to find your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe pattern piece link should work-let me know if it's still giving anyone trouble!
ReplyDeleteWow- this is fantastic! I just clicked over from Craft Gossip. What a wonderful tutorial. I would love to link to this if you didn't mind.
ReplyDeletegreat job on the tutorial!!! thanx for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo.stinkin.cute!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Thanks for the pattern & tute. Looking forward to trying this one.
ReplyDeleteoops, i just commented on your other post... I can't wait to try this next week! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'll feature you in my blog & my DIY Sewing section
ReplyDeletethank you for the tutorial
just visit my blog
http://childhood-obsessions.blogspot.com
Where did you find that delicious fabric?
ReplyDeleteI just found this, and I'm SO excited to try it out. I could have used this last fall when I was searching everywhere for a backpack for my toddler!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
This is just what I was looking for! My son is starting kindergarten next week and i just can't wait to sew him this lovely toddler backpack. Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHello, is it possible I can find the cutting size of the ring holder piece?
ReplyDeleteDe fAN-SO Sorry! The ring holder piece is 2" x 4 1/4" After it's sewn you'll have one long piece 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" You'll cut this in half to make the two ring holders.
ReplyDeleteAlternately you could make one long piece for the ring holders and the loop - 2" x 10 1/4" then sew it all one time and cut it into two 2" pieces and one 6" piece.
Hope that helps :)
I made this backpack for my 4 1/2 year old. He adores it :-) Really great tutorial/easy to follow. I only used one layer of padding in the shoulder straps though as two was impossible to do and still turn the straps. I'm sure I'll be making another backpack soon for my youngest and I'll definitely use this pattern again. I might increase the size by a couple of inches though. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi.. thanks for this great tutorial.. I've made one myself... I'm so happy for the outcome.. You can view it at my blog http://jurra-sewcute.blogspot.com/2011/01/backpack-for-your-lil-ones.html
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
Jurra
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Especially for sharing your knowledge about attaching the lining to outer piece and zipper.
ReplyDeletelove this bag, I'm going to try to make it for my nephew's birthday, he'll be one!
ReplyDeleteHi Em, love your tutorial, I already made one on my blog here ( http://destikdoos.blogspot.com/2011/02/mijn-eerste-proef-rugzakje-is-klaar.html ) But now the pattern is not available anymore. Is that possible? Is it possible to send it? Thx Ellen
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and your tutorial was great help! Thanks so much for posting this!
ReplyDeleteI love this. would give it a try. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to download this pattern scribd just keeps trying to load?
ReplyDeleteIs anyone else having trouble with Scribd- downloading the pattern? I've tried for two days now- on a mac with safari and firefox? I would love to make this but having trouble!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial. I make this, but had a real hard time with the zipper panel. Probably operator error. I ended up with a drawstring top and flap.
ReplyDeleteIt would be help to have a photo that showed all your pieces laid out with measurement (see http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2010/08/tutorial-lunch-bag.html from the PinkPenguin). This helps both in the cutting and in following the step (you can figure out what part is being sewed by the fabric). I also switched out the strapping for ready-made webbing.
I made this for a 3 year old and increased the strap length to 25 inches.
love it!!
ReplyDeletehere's the one i made with your beautiful pattern and extremely helpful tutorial!!
THANKS!!!
http://dnicci.blogspot.com/2011/03/toddlers-backpack.html
Would anyone recommend a fabric for the inside liner? would you use canvas as well?
ReplyDeleteFabulous backpack. I made it out of fabric with tractors on for my 2 year old Grandson. I love the way the lining is attached to the outer bag. Many thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial! I'm going to make it for my son as soon as he's willing to carry a backpack. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for this lovely tutorial. Made a backpack for my daughter and everyone loved it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tutorial! I am just finishing one for a 2nd birthday gift and it is SOOOO CUTE!!!
ReplyDeleteI tried downloading the tutorial part of your backpack but it will not download, gives me a message that it is too long for pdf. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteHmmm... It does say that the file is too large to scan for viruses but you can skip it and download it anyway (really there are no viruses in it).
DeleteIf you email me your email address I could send it to you-it is 130 MB so make sure you check your spam folder :)
I am unable to open the tutorial and patterns. Could you please email it to me at Carrie.Fatzinger@yahoo.com. I would love to make this for my daughter!!
ReplyDeletei made this for my daughter and she loves it. thank you
ReplyDeleteI used your tutorial and it was excellent! My daughter loves her back pack for preschool!
ReplyDeleteI am having trouble understanding how to attach the interfacing to the outside bottom/side section because they are not the same size. The interfacing says 22 inches, but the bottom and sides added together is 27.5 inches. Am I not understanding this right?
ReplyDeleteLindsay,
DeleteI'm on vacation right now. If you email me your email info I'll look over that section of the pattern and get in touch with you when I get back (the last week of July).
Happy 4th of July!
Emily
Venturab003@gmail.com
Lindsay,
DeleteI'm on vacation right now. If you email me your email info I'll look over that section of the pattern and get in touch with you when I get back (the last week of July).
Happy 4th of July!
Emily
Venturab003@gmail.com
Trying to upload but it says error:(. I will message you my email:)> Thanks a Bunch can't wait to make:)!!
ReplyDeleteAlso trying to open the pdf tutorial and getting an error. help! :) thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the error message you get?
DeleteHello! I'm getting an error message as well... just says error loading file... I can see the three pattern pages, just not the pdf file which contains the instructions. Would you mind emailing them to me? Pretty please? :) It's so cute and I can't wait to try it out! Thanks!
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http://dnicci.blogspot.com/2011/03/toddlers-backpack.html ... backpackcanvas.blogspot.com
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