I have been wanting to make one of these for a really long time. I could picture it in my head and for once the real life creation is every bit as cute as the picture in my head. I wanted Lil A to have her own bag to take to the library. I finally got around to it- enjoy the tut!
First, cut out all of the shapes that make up the owl and iron them onto wonder under. ( I really need a new ironing board cover- working on it)
Iron all the pieces of the owl together. I top stitched the wings, eyes and nose before I ironed the owl onto the bag. Then I top stitched around the edges of the owl.
Add eyes to the owl. Mine are just fabric.
Cut out the word books using a cricut or scissors, iron onto bag and stitch.
Look and enjoy.
This was the hard part for me. I knew I wanted a place to keep the library receipt with the due date. So I cut a square of vinyl and zig zagged it on, leaving about a .25 inch at the top unstitched.
Top stitch ribbon to cover up the zigzag. Remember that .25 inch we left unstitched?- tuck you ribbon under for nice finish. For the corners I just folded the ribbon on an angle and kept sewing- this left less ribbon edges to fray or get caught on things. Place receipts in here so you remember when your books are due.... so you don't have humungo fines like me.
Take to the library and stuff with books.
Don't be jealous of our library- it won Library of the year for 2005. It is a wondrous place.I'm linking to:
Keeping It Simple
The DIY Showoff
Twice Remembered
Making the World Cuter
The Girl Creative
55 comments:
I love the boag. Great pattern. Laura@ the mansion
I love it!! What a cute and fun idea.
Really cute owl, and you did a great job! Lezlee
oh, what a cute owl! and you did a great job! Lezlee
That is so, so cute. And the receipt pocket!? Great idea!
awesome job heather! lovin the little owl guy :)
I just love all the creative projects you post - every day I look forward to more inspiration - thank you so much!
The owl is so cute! This is a great idea. I also love the little pocket for the library reciept. Great Idea! I am always losing the reciept. My kids would love a bag like this. Thanks for sharing!
Brooke @ The Craft Cave
This is great! P.S. Love the receipt holder. I am the library's economic stimulus plan in terms of late fees.
I love that bag. My munchkin would love it too!! Thanks for the idea!! That looks like a fun project.
That is super cute! I love that you put a little pocket for the receipt because I am always losing it and have to print out another one. Thanks for the great idea!
So stinkin' cute! I posted a link on my blog: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-bag.html
Thanks for another great idea!
Missy
How cute, I love that you added the vinyl for the library ticket, what a great idea :-)
Love it...now only if I could sew. I'll need to find a friend that can help me with this fun project! THANKS FOR SHARING!
This is adorable! I need to try this.
This is really awesome, I definitely have a thing for owls! :)
Oh I love owls so much! This is so adorable! I want it for me!
What a cute idea.. I would love to put that cute owel on a shirt for my DD..
Oh..love this. From the owl to the pocket! Pure genius!
That is such a cute owl, and the space for the receipt is just genius!
The owl is adorable and that bag is super functional...great idea. Stopping by from Lucky Star Lane!
Holly
504 Main
I love this bag! But the library receipt clear pocket was genius!
This fabulous! The pocket--wow--what an awesome idea.
This turned out really cute..... the overall design, colors, everything! Your top stitching skills are amazing. It's one of those things I haven't quite mastered. Thanks for linking!
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Yes indeed the owl is cute. But you got me with the see through pocket with the receipt. This is my downfall! How wonderful to have a place to keep it.
Kathy
I love your book bag ... and I LOVE the vinyl pocket idea. Brilliant!
Not only is this ADORABLE it is so functional. Love the vinyl pocket for the receipt. Just another reason I need a cricut!
So cute! I wished I could see how you folded the ribbon on the corners of the pocket.
Your bag is adorale! I LOVE the owl! Thanks for sharing.
Super cute! I really need to learn how to use a sewing machine!!
That Owl is too cute and i love the clear pocket too! : )
LOVE THIS! That owl is adorable.
I just adore that little owl! Thanks so much for sharing!
The bag is adorable, and I love the pocket for the return date receipt. Thanks for linking up!
Wow I really love that. Owls are so in right now :) Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!
A great idea and it is so cute! Great job.
Love the bag we have one sorta like that we use all the time. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
That is a fantastic idea!! You are totally styling at the library! Great job. The receipt holder is so smart!!
This bag is sooo cute! I love it!
What a neat idea! I love it!
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Oh my, this is so great! I love this idea! My kids would love their own bag, as well! Thanks so much for the great idea!
Simply adorable! I think the extra little clear pocket was a brilliant idea! I have books that are two weeks overdue. Do you think that I could remember to take them back if I had the reminder? Possibly.
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That is genius! I absolutely love it. Yes, at that age a Library bag is an absolute necessity!
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Sherry
love the owl! so cute!
I love owls and think this bag is the cutest thing ever! What a clean and simple design. I love it and love that you added a pocket to keep the receipt too! Great job!!
Love the bag, it is awesome, thank you for the idea
Love the owl bag. Linked you on inaquietafternoon.blogspot.com
That is seriously awesome. Love it. I want one!
Thanks for linking it up!
XOXO
Jen
I found you on Tatertots and Jello. I LOVE this. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love this project!
Thanks for the great idea. Check out my post about it!
http://honeybeebzz.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-version-of-book-bag.htmlmake another!
(Yours is much cuter)
http://honeybeebzz.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-version-of-book-bag.html
(that link should work now)
Found you through Tator Tots and Jello. I am now a follower. What an adorable bag. I have to make them for my kids. So cute!
Tara @ Trendy Treehouse
I am grabbing your adorable button too!
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