Do you know Heather from The Sewing Loft? She’s super talented and creative, and now she has a few patterns published with Simplicity! How exciting! I can’t imagine getting such a great opportunity. Fortunately, I was able to review the Backpack Pattern 1602. This fun pattern has options for various backpacks, including owl backpacks and drawstring bags.
I chose a simple drawstring variation. The pattern is easy to understand, and I liked the application for attaching the drawstring. Other patterns that I’ve used in the past have used buttonholes for making drawstring openings, but this pattern does not. I think the drawstring openings look very professional.
The applique was also not difficult. I rate this pattern (at this the drawstring portion that I sewed) to be great for beginner seamstresses. My daughter loves her bag!
Do you want to re-create your own backpack? The Sewing Loft and Simplicity is offering a sweet giveaway!
Oh, I so hope I win, Melanie! 😀
Good luck!
What an adorable pattern!
I know, it’s so cute!
That’s a super cute bag! I agree it looks very professionally done.
Thank you!
Adorable, thanks for the giveaway!
You are very welcome!