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Great Save!-You know the men's toiletry bags I made? I don't know what happened when I enlarged them, one I really enlarged. (The link is below but I enlarged to fit a 14 in zipper) Well it looked funny to me, because the other 3 were enlarged, just right. Well my great son-in-law came in to drop off the kids, (he also loves and encourages me, with my sewing). I showed him the bags and when he saw the bigger one he said, "You know Gram what that would look cute as? A toddler back pack." Wasn't he smart! I used Nora as my model, (doesn't she look so sweet?) anyway, I think it made a great save. What do you think?-Toogie EDITED to add photo of straps and hardware. EDITED 5-31-15 Just to let you know-I made 2 pirate backpacks, with a 3/4 yd (27inches) piece I had. I still lined them with baby dry. See the 2 little pieces I had left in chair.
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http://sochickhandbags.blogspot.com/2011/11/boxie-pouch-tutorial.html
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Comments (31)
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It's perfect as a backpack. Would be a great bag for going to Grandmas
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Thanks Bev, I think he had a brilliant idea!
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Oh my goodness she is adorable! The bag looks good too!
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Thank you
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asterixsew
29 May 2015
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I am not sure which looks best, Nora or the backpack
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I know which...-lol
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Awesome Toogie :)....adorable Nora with a very cute boxie bag!
Well done execution with all the details of adding a belt to hold and those belts to hang....they seem to be adjustable as well :) love it!
Would you be sweet enough to share the size of cloth you started with and the size of the finished bag!
Well done execution with all the details of adding a belt to hold and those belts to hang....they seem to be adjustable as well :) love it!
Would you be sweet enough to share the size of cloth you started with and the size of the finished bag!
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I don't mind telling you what I started with, but because it was a mistake in cutting, I really don't know. The FINISHED bag measures 12 3/4inch across the zipper edge and 12 inches from center top zipper to bottom seam. The top handle I added, finished at 8 1/2 inches. I sewed it in, when I boxed the corners at the top. The straps for the arms, I used the 45 inch width of fabric X 3inches, and after making I cut in half.I put about 3/4" cutaway in the center of straps. She tell you to make the tabs 2x3 but I cut mine 3x4, 4 being the finished length before folding in half. I just thought it would give you a little more, to grip, when opening....Now that I made this awesome mistake, I want to make her a girly bag, for her Tag, dol or Pj's...IF I can get this one away from her-lol
Thank you so much Toogie for explaining everything as well as that extra pic of the bag :) you are very kind!
I just posted my boxie pouch....which is a variation( by mistake) ;)
I just posted my boxie pouch....which is a variation( by mistake) ;)
I looked, it is gorgeous! Sometimes the nicest things happen by mistake.
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dailylaundry
29 May 2015
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Aren't we lucky to have such sweet son-in-laws?? The backpack is perfect and so is little Nora - you must just want to hug her all the time!! Well done!
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I do like to hug her,but right now she is SUPPOSE to be taking a nap..I need it more than she does-lol-Avery up and Nora down..maybe
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It's just super Toogie & just the right size for your beautiful grand! What a good son-in-law & good idea too!~hugs~
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It was a good idea, wasn't it, and much nicer as a back back, than a too wide toiletry bag. He is a good SIL.
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Son in laws can be so smart! Yep - great save for sure. What a cutie pie she is, and the perfect model.
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I am on my way to making another of these 'mistakes'-lol-I can't believe she got 'still' to model for a photo.
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dragonflyer
29 May 2015
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Sweet! What a grand idea your great SIL came up with...and Nora...well she couldn't get any cuter!!!
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Thanks Kim, it was a grand idea.I sent him these pics of his little model and thank him.
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designgirl
29 May 2015
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Nora is so adorable, and a sweet little model. That is a great save, I love it.Your son-in-law had a great idea.
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Thank you and yes he did have a great idea! I am making another one of his ideas-lol
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What a great son in law and what a cutie for your model
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Thank you, she does look so cute modeling. Usually, you can't get her still, but look how she is posing, with her little foot out.
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Look at that sweet face! I'm guessing this "backpack" save is going home with Miss Nora.
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Actually, she chose a pirate fabric (lol), but I don't know. I will make it and a pink girly print, then let her choose. I told her Papa, I don't know if she liked the blue background or the shark on the pirate print. She opens my drawers and picked out fabrics saying,"Nora's dress". I told my hubby she likes fabrics as much as me!!!!
Oh, that's wonderful. You may have a little seamstress to teach soon. .
I hope so!!!
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What a great idea your son in law had.
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Yes, it was, I agree. I had to sent a thanks,along with these photos,to him.
6833✽
Looks good, not a disaster after all, great idea, waste not, want not, everything has it's uses!
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My motto indeed! Thanks
10909✽
What a great idea. Looks good on the cute little model.
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Thanks Arlene and I really needed her to see if it would look good on her back, before I added the straps. She was perfect for the fit.
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looks great! very beautiful little girl
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I know I think so, but I'm the Gram! It's nice of you to say, thanks!-Toogie
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Your son inlaw had a brilliant idea, and yes Nora is very cute. Good save..
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Yes, it was and I plan to make more now. Thanks
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Great idea. Looks wonderful. Lyn
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Thanks Lyn,I appreciate you looking.... is that a picture of a bridge somewhere?
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This is such a cute little backpack... wonderful save! And... you have the best cutie model!
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Thank you and thanks to my SIL for the idea. She may be a 'Cutie Model' now, but I am hoping she will be a future Cutie. I do believe she loves fabrics like I do!
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Fantastic work , I can see this would be a big hit with the kids. well done. and your Nora is so sweet .
Hugs Pam.
Hugs Pam.
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Thank you Pam, she is really sweet, especially to her big sister,Avery. Thanks too about the bags.
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Very nice bags, Very sweet model. Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching ;~)
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Thank you Brenda, she is a sweetheart.
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I really love what you did with these, well done.
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Thank you, it was a great save!
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Your little sweetie is absolutely adorable! OMGoodness. she makes that camo bag look fantastic! Of course, seeing her cute little face would have to make anything look great! You must be the best Grandmommie. Always thinking of super ways to make your kids happy and making them the absolute best stuff. I hope that your kids appreciate it. Too many kids without a Grandparent that would do so much for them. Bless you!
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Thank you Nancy. She is most likely, our last grandchild to be born. We haven't started with the great-grandchildren, although our oldest g-son married last year. With ten, I do seem to stay busy!-lol
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susiesembroidery
06 Jun 2015
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She is so cute and lovely. You are amazing.
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My son-in-law is the amazing one! He turned my 'didn't know what to do with it' into a cute backpack for the little ones! Great idea he had!
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snowbird42
07 Jun 2015
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Hi Toogie these are great and the model is delightful....soozie
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Thanks, she is a sweetie.
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She is beautiful but her sweet, warm expression, how she looks at you, it's what I love most. You are lucky, Toogie. The backpacks look great.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thank you, I am truly grateful for my family. She will, most likely be, the last grandchild born to us. We don't want her spoiled but can't help but love her!
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Excellent! I think you are prepping Nora for Stardom!
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You think?-lol-..Thanks
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So sweet. I love your photos!!!
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Thank you Kay, I enjoy taking them, when I can get her still. When I was little I used to be asked if I had ' ants in my pants', so I guess she does too!-lol
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Sweet girl,
great bag,
lucky you!
Cindy
great bag,
lucky you!
Cindy
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Amen!
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Forget about the project! You have the most precious model ever! Kay
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Thank you,Kay