Friday Finish: Range Backpack

I don't do a lot of "3-D" sewing--in other words, things other than quilts.

The Range Backpack, an excellent pattern by Noodlehead, has been on my radar since last summer when I saw the one made by Amanda Jean. I promptly came home from the quilting retreat in Minnesota and ordered waxed canvas from A. L. Frances Textiles, which then sat in a corner in my sewing room until this week, nearly a year later!

The canvas felt stiff as a board, literally, and I was quite intimidated at the thought of sewing through something that stiff. But I followed Anna's pattern, and with a size 16 denim needle, it was actually a breeze to make.

The only thing I changed was the closure--it called for a D ring but I used a clasp instead. You can't see it very well because I need to shorten the bottom strap, which I will do the next time I make one of these. And you can be sure there will be a next time--I already have fabrics chosen!

I love the lining fabric--a Suzuko Koseki print in coordinating colors with lots of fun artsy items, purchased from Sunnyday Supply.

I even made my own little leather "handmade" label.

And included a "live a colorful life" label on the side.

The back of the backpack.

I couldn't resist photographing it on my coordinating sewing chest.

I'm thrilled with how it turned out. It will get some good use on our upcoming trip to Yellowstone.

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts, TGIFF and Confessions of a Fabric Addict.