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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Owl Messenger Bag

Owl Messenger Bag

Ok, so the next couple posts are going to be baby related, well, more owl related.
My little sister is having her first baby in a couple weeks and last week I helped host a shower for her, so I am going to post the invitation, cake , favors, etc.
But first, my favorite, the owl messenger bag I made for her.
Owl Messenger Bag

Owls/woodland creatures are the theme for her nursery and for our shower, so what better to applique onto a messenger diaper bag than an owl.


I started with the messenger bag pattern from Little Things to Sew from Oliver + S. If you haven't noticed, I LOVE this pattern. I have already made it a couple times:


Once for my son and once for me (attaching snaps on the back so I can attach it to my bike).

Owl Messenger Bag

For this bag I spent the big bucks on a really cool patterned duck fabric they are now carrying at Hobby Lobby. I paired it with a orange gingham and made my own orange bias tape. For the strap I used a piece of off-white corduroy.

Owl Messenger Bag

For this bag a switched up the pattern a little bit by alternating between having the lining fabric be on the inside and sometimes on the outside. I

Owl Messenger Bag

For this bag I also used the double loop fastener as the strap lengthener (I still can't find the 2 inch hardware that the pattern calls for).

Owl Messenger Bag

I think the bag turned out really cute, and so does my sister, she told me this week that it is the bag she is taking it to the hospital!

Owl Messenger Bag
Owl Messenger Bag

6 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! I can't wait to see the other things you did for the shower :-)

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  2. I love it! It's the perfect size for a quick bag to pack. We got everything we needed for "Sprout's" arrival in it. Thank you! You're the best sister ever!

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  3. This is a really cute bag! I love it! Love the fabric combo also!

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  4. beautiful bag the Owl is darling, I'll have to be on the look out for the pretty duck fabric at Hobby Lobby!

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  5. OH!! I love it!! I love owls AND messenger bags! I am definitely Pinning this for future inspiration! Thanks!! :)

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  6. I absolutely love this bag! What pattern is it? I am getting into sewing and craftiness, now I am loving your website and will be checking up on it from time to time! Love love love! Thank you!

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