The Sewing Loft Simplicity Backpack Pattern 1602 and Sewing Give-away!

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!

No purchase is necessary. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Google Docs. No purchase necessary. For alternate entry, e-mail info(at)thesewingloft(dot)com with your full name and the subject line “The Sewing Loft & Simplicity Giveaway.” Prizes will ship within 7 days of the end of the giveaway. Giveaway starts Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 6:00 am EST and ends Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST. Once the giveaway ends, winners will be chosen using Random.org and contacted within 24 hours by e-mail. A post announcing the winners will go live at https://www.facebook.com/TheSewingLoftFB with winners’ names on Thursday, August 1st. Winners will need to respond within 48 hours to claim their prize package or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US contestants only. It Happens in a Blink is not responsible for prize fulfillment.