Toddler Backpack for Valentine’s Day & Beyond

You might have noticed that there aren’t a lot of boy-friendly Valentine’s Day activities out there.

I wanted something cute that both Nick & Abby could use, but I’m also too practical to be making a lot of cutesy seasonal stuff. I wanted something they could use year round.

I also really like the owl trend that seems to be everywhere lately. They’re adorable, they represent wisdom, and they are gender neutral. What’s not to love?

So I made this cute little backpack from the free downloadable pattern found here. I used canvas drop cloth & scraps of knit jersey (straps) and felt (owl’s face) that I already had on hand & then I just used a fabric marker to write “Whooo’s got mail?” $0 projects are my favorite. 🙂

I didn’t bother with the interfacing mentioned in the tutorial. I just traced the pattern on the drop cloth, cut out the pieces & sewed them together. You might also notice that my thread choice was not ideal. That’s because I didn’t bother changing the thread in my machine, which was blue. I’m pretty sure my toddlers will get over it, but that’s why I can never have an Etsy shop. I am way too much of a quick & dirty sewer.

It’s very small, but it will be perfect for carrying Valentine’s notes or for pretending to be mail carriers long after Valentine’s Day.

You could also enlarge the pattern and create an easy knock-off of these Pottery Barn Kids backpacks