These two red striped bags were made for A and K to keep their music books all organised and tidy. (In this family, we need all the encouragement we can get to keep tidy.) I found the fabric from an opshop- it was the perfect size and weight for these two book bags. I think it was an upholstery remnant because it was thick linen that had been lightly quilted over another fabric. I added one wide strap made from red linen so that it can be worn across their bodies, and there's room for rosin, pencils and notebook too. Their piano and violin lessons start next week (they're lucky enough to learn from my musical mother.) I l;ove making simple bags like these for children- they help keep chaos to a minimum and can be great for storage, too.
In other news, I'm planning to make a lot more plum jam this weekend because I love to eat it! Especially on croissants with butter- is there anything more summery tasting than that?
PS Thank you for your kind comments and support after my last post- I'm so happy you liked the idea of the original fabric in my etsy shop. It all sold pretty quickly (thank you!) but I've ordered more and will let you know when it's available. I'm excited to have a few new designs coming, too.
Have a happy weekend.
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