Noodling About - Buckthorn Backpack

 Another Noodlehead pattern today!

I'm a big fan of the Noodlehead patterns as they have more elevated bag features and design components than most, making your end product just that little bit more special. 

Having already made the Hillside Tote, the Oxbow Tote and the Traverse Bag (just realized never blogged about that one despite making it twice) and just having purchased the Sandhill Sling for a future project...I knew this brand was the way to go when looking for a backpack. 

Due to the Stitch Festival trip - I figured I needed a handy bag to take with me that would be suitable for travel, walking, buying stuff and space saving. Enter the Buckthorn Backpack.

 It's a backpack and tote in one! Great for wearing with the straps when walking around and perfect to carry as a tote for shopping and crowded spaces. 

Pic from Noodlehead.com

 I am quite pleased with this in terms of fabric as I managed to make it out of bits of fabric and interfacing from my stash without buying anything. The webbing for straps I got from Beyond the Pink Door. This is my version. You'll notice it's slightly less neutral than the pattern image.

The fabric is some beautiful cotton that was originally from Fleur et Ours and the colours are beautiful. I was pleased to find another use for this one. 

Starting with the interior of the backpack - it has divided pocket sections which is really handy for keeping water bottles and purses in check. Less rummaging is always a good thing.

I also added a little zipped security pocket in there for essentials and my phone etc. That's not part of the pattern but fairly easy to add on. The lobster clasp for keys was also a little extra I threw in there too. 

This fabric is leftover from my Crafty Clyde's Emporium shop and the day I made this backpack, was the day my guys woke up from their hibernation. It seemed fitting so there we have the triple tortoises featuring nicely. 

 

Another little detail I added was some bag feet. A bit of extra sturdyness and wear and tear preventative measures. Technically they are just studs from Trimming Shop but it's the same thing. 

Of course I had to add a cute little zip pull on the top. Because of all the insects I thought it would be fun to pop a bird on there. These cuties are from MeMadeMakes.

The bag pattern is very easy to sew, and unlike some of the other Noodlehead ones, it does have pattern pieces - which made cutting out a whole lot easier than having to measure each piece. 

Construction is straightforward - make the outer, make the lining - drop lining into bag. There's no 'birthing' and turning anything inside out for this one. The raw edges at the top are enclosed by a piece of binding which is a really neat finish. 

 The bag did very well on our adventure out and I was backpacking myself about the Stitch Festival collecting goodies along the way.

Have you made this one? Next up is the Sandhill Sling so any tips on that let me know!

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