Back to School Sewing

Nigel just started kindergarten last week and I’ve been busily sewing for school as our summer slowly comes to an end. I’m finishing up two polo shirt’s using the perfect polo from Blank Slate patterns and finished this make, a new backpack,  just in time for school. I started on it during last month’s KCW but never got around to finishing it.

I went with a British/Nautical theme for Nigel’s new school backpack.  Nige is half British- daddy is originally from the UK but came to the US at 6yo, and is also a diver.  I LOVE these fabrics I found at Sew Modern.  The main body of the bag is made with the Union Jack fabric that comes as one large panel and I used the other two fabrics as my accents as well as some nice sturdy red and blue zippers and Nigel’s favorite skully buttons that I’ve been saving for a special project.

Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

 

This backpack from McCall’s is a great little pattern, really easy to make and fully lined with lots of extra pockets.  I made View C plus added an interior pocket.  It’s meant as more of purse/backpack so it’s a bit smaller which is perfect for my little boy, not too large and unwieldy.  It’s a perfect size for holding his few school items and lunchbox and since we walk to school fits perfectly strapped to the back of my stroller.

Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

 

Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

 

Pattern:  Backpack, McCalls 6410, View C

IMG_7080 IMG_7074 IMG_7073 Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

Fabrics below from Sew Modern:

Robert Kaufmann-Pure Organic Navy

Riley Blake Union Jack Panel

Cloud 9 Organics- Seven Seas- Flying Colors~ sold out

 

IMG_7096 Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

It’s still super hot here so the kids don’t walk the whole way to Nigel’s school- it’s a little over a mile each way- so my double Phil & Ted’s stroller is just awesome.  We just got Nige a Freerider scooter that attaches on the back when not in use so he can ride to school but I can bring it home afterwards.  Ironically for this back to school post Nigel is home sick for the week, so I’m writing this during naps. Back with more next week, hoping for healthy kiddos and a nice Labor day weekend mini vacay up in Venice(FL)!

Back to school backpack-McCall's- M6410 and fabrics from Sew Modern

 

4 responses to “Back to School Sewing”

  1. Diane Carel Avatar
    Diane Carel

    Who wouldn’t love this backpack! No wonder he is so happy!

    1. Rebecca Avatar

      Thanks Mom!~ Nige wasn’t sold on it the first day since he was the only kid without a storebought bag- but he really loves it now!

  2. Helena Avatar

    That is one great backpack! Suck fun fabrics and colours and many pockets to keep things. Excellent!

    1. Rebecca Avatar

      Thanks so much Helena! So happy with how it turned out. I need to make another for myself! :)

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