School started earlier this week for my two older daughters. I really hadn't planned on doing any back to school sewing this year (figured they would just do their own) but one thing led to another and I ended up helping with two new messenger bags. And I even let them pick from my small Echino stash and use the last of my Essex Yarn Dyed Linen.
For both bags, we loosely followed my easy messenger style book bag tutorial - adjusting the measurements to fit their school stuff. For my 8 year old's bag, we did all QAYG panels (she did most of the quilting) and we added one zip pocket inside. And she chose some adorable Ed Emberly fabric for the lining.
My 10 year old had very specific ideas for what she wanted - including fussy cutting from the middle of the fabric (!!!) and using a zig zag stitch to applique it to the flap. (If you look closely, you can see she kind of missed in a few spots - one of us should probably fix that soon!)
I was hesitant at first but I'm glad I decided to let them use the echino - fabric is supposed to be used, not stored in a box, right?!!?!?
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Oh you are such a good Mummy! I think I would have to hide my Echino and deny all knowledge! These bags are gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteErr can you adopt me, cause I want one of those bags. Just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteStunning bags!! Your girls have excellent taste!!
ReplyDeleteThese bags both look gorgeous! You are a fabulous mummy to share your special Echino!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, so cute!! Those turned out adorable. You've got some talented young ladies following in your footsteps!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely darling, and I completely agree with you -- it's important to share the good stuff with our kids!
ReplyDeleteGood mommy...especially with those fabrics! They are adorable and I bet your daughters were super excited to show them off. Loving that black essex fabric, about to use some for a bag myself, does it seem to work well?
ReplyDeleteBoth bags are adorable! I love them.
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xo jan
Love those fabrics! I try not to hoard anything these days.
ReplyDeleteLove the bags! Happy back to school!
ReplyDeletegood for you for letting go of something precious! you're right, it's to be used. looks like y'all found a great home for it.
ReplyDeleteThese are so, so cute. (Much cuter than any Target bags. :) ) I am, in fact, kind of a lot jealous of them. Maybe I should cut into my small Echino pile too. Good on you for sewing with your girls, and letting them have creative rights and access to the good stuff.
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic Beth! My echino is pretty much untouched too - but I agree, it's so much better to use the special stuff. You get so see it all the time that way :o)
ReplyDeleteThey will wear them with pride : )
ReplyDeleteHow fun are these bags? Books should be a little lighter with these great bags to carry them in!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bags - love the look of the Echino with the yarn-dyed denim.
ReplyDeleteEchino just makes all the bags look so pretty. Well done all of you!
ReplyDeleteGreat bags Beth your girls will be the envy of all their friends!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bags and you are absolutely right! Fabric this lovely should be used and not hidden away in a stash :)
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They are adorable and so colorful. It's great that they'll have a special bag that y'all created together with them at school every day. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I think this is the perfect use for those fabrics!! I especially love the placement of that pink deer print, but they're both adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a sweet mom. They both turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project to share with your daughters. I think it's so unselfish of you to share your stash with them! You deserve some new fabric;)
ReplyDeleteI love the messenger bags you made - your girls most be stoked. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeletelooks like your girls have great taste and talent just like their Mom! These bags are so cute, and I think it's so neat that they have made their own school bags.
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These are adorable! Your kids are going to be the coolest in their classes :) I have a hard time using Echino prints too, but they are definitely made to be used!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Your kids are going to be the coolest in their classes :) I have a hard time using Echino prints too, but they are definitely made to be used!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good mom! They look great, the echino and Essex look great together, and they'll probably last longer than just cotton!
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