Shweshwe Star Student Backpack

Returning to work, my son starting Grade 1, daughter starting nursery, all of this made it very hard to find any time to sew this year.  

H on the run, loving her new backpack

I did however, have a  fun Saturday morning making the  Star Student Backpack - another superb pattern by Amy Hindman from Peek-a-Boo Pattern shop . I've bough many peek-a-boo patterns already, and have at least ten more waiting in my wishlist. I love the patterns -  clothes looks great when finished, fits, and have not had a minute of trouble using it.  A bonus is that a pattern is sold at 50% discount every Thursday, or a new pattern is released and offered at a discounted price. With the current Rand / $ exchange rate, this sure helps.

Pattern & supplies ready

I chose blue and yellow, as I wanted the bag to bright and sunny. I used some Da Gama Shweshwe I have had for at least 6 years, so the bag didn't cost much to make. The pattern calls for 1/2 yard quilt batting or thin foam for back and strap padding - Pellon Flex Foam  will be perfect for stabilizing the back, and the next bag I make I will definitely be using Fles Foam.

I added mustard piping to the bag 

Will be making more of these soon.