Backpack and Pencil Pouches

When you have nephew who goes to play school, it is mandatory to make him a backpack! Naah...actually this backpack is high on my to do list. 

The pattern is from one of my Japanese book and even though I cannot read Kanji or even hiragana katakana, but somehow I can follow the illustrations. There is one front pocket that close with snap button and I added one zipper pocket inside. 

The backpack is quite spacious to carry the essential stuff like  toys, a book, small water bottle and maybe a pair of change clothes. 

And of course I have to make a matching pencil case for him. I made 2 cases and one is for my other nephew. He loves Japanese manga and her mom told me to make anything with Japan on it. 

So I make one with Shinkasen print fabric. I hope he will like it. The pencil pouch pattern is from Sue Overy on YouTube. There is a link to the main pattern on her channel. 

My youngest sister told me that his son loved the bag! The moment he received the bag, he kept on wearing it! How cute is that!! 

And this pic made my day!! The bag is just perfect for preschoolers!!

What do you think? 

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a nice day ^^

- Elvira - 

Small Messenger Bags

I love these two mini messenger bags I made last month. I already cut interfacings to make a couple more. 

Map Travel Sling Bag

The pattern is The Lilac Mini Messenger from Bluecalla Patterns. It's a free pattern! The pattern is easy to follow and came together quite quickly. 

Disney Crossbody Purse

It's my new fave! I made the map sling bag  first and made it according to the pattern. It has one interior slip pocket which is pretty handy to phone or passports and the main compartment to keep wallet and other stuff. 

The exterior zipper pocket at the back is big enough to keep your smartphone. 

The second one is this Disney theme crossbody bag. Here, instead of slip pocket, I decided to add zipper pocket in the front. I find the pocket is very handy because it's like an additional compartment. 

I can really fit in my wallet, small change purse, passport, 2 phones, power banks & charger cable. 

This is one bag that even though it's small but it packs quite a lot! The bags are padded so you can use it as camera bag as well. 

Both the bags are now available for custom order in my Etsy Shop. 

Bag stats: 

Size : 8.5" H x 9" W x 2" D

Materials:

Fabrics: Cotton fabric  and denim combo

Interfaced and padded for durability

closure : Magnetic snap button

Thank you for stopping by

Happy Crafting!

- Elvira -