When I saw the
pattern review of the Art Student Tote on
Sew Sweetness' Purse Palooza, I finally found the pattern I had been searching for. I had been on the lookout for a pattern that would be suitable as a diaper bag for my cousin, and this looked to fit the bill without looking too "diaper bag-ish." I love how it came out. But it is HUGE. I will definitely hold anything a baby could ever need while out and about. But big bags are so IN!
Now for my modifications:
-I shortened up the straps by about 8 inches total.
-I added a 6-inch top-zip panel, similar to the extension panel in the pattern view B but much smaller.
-I added a removable, adjustable cross-body strap, since it's really frustrating to have a bag keep falling off your shoulder while carrying a baby.
-I used fusible fleece rather than interfacing on the outer panels.
-I used Decor Bond on the inside pockets since they will be getting a ton of use.
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| Fabrics from Hello Pilgrim by Lizzy House |
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| D-ring adjustable side strap detail |
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| Top zip panel will tuck down inside when unzipped if needed. |
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| Hanging by the cross-body strap |
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| Awesome zipper detail on the outside pockets |
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| I just love these prints! |
Thanks to a reader's comment, I realized that I didn't include any photos of the inside. It is a bit tough to photograph because it's so big, but here's a peek. There are 8 pockets inside, large enough to hold a travel baby wipes container, diapers, bottles, etc. They are interfaced with Decor Bond to make them extra sturdy.
