Owl backpack I sewed for Sophia

I made this owl backpack for Sophia with my Serger. I completed it December 30, 2009.

I learned lots of new things my serger can do with this project. One thing I learned was that I can make  appliqués with it! Wow! What a huge discovery! Who knew that making pockets and things like eyes and a beak would teach me how to make those. While making the eyes and nose I realized that it is rather tough to make circular shaped appliques on a serger but not impossible.

I think with more practice I will feel a little better about making appliques to add details to things I make. Maybe I won't have to make them more than once to be satisfied with the results. All in all it was a fun little project to make and I learned a lot. I am glad it turned out so Sophia could enjoy it.







Here is the back view of the backpack. The back has a reinforced small handle in case she wants to carry it like a tote. There are also the backpack straps so she cam carry it on her back with whatever she wants to carry inside it.








Inside the backpack is a small pocket. Pictured at the top of the flap is a buttonhole loop.  I thought it would be fun to see if I could make it and well I am happy to conclude that I completed it.



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