One of the best parts of what I do as a sewing blogger is work with new fabric lines from Riley Blake Designs. They send me the fabric and I get to make something with it. Hopefully, something you will want to make too- so it’s a win-win-win situation. 🙂
The moment I saw this Derby Days fabric by Melissa Mortenson I knew exactly what I would make with it. A Toddler sized backpack for my “horsey” obsessed 2 year old.
I revisited the DIY toddler backpack pattern I published almost 4 years ago, updated a few of the measurements and added a couple of new details to hopefully make it a better experience for you. You can find the pattern in my Etsy Shop here.
I adjusted the flap of the DIY toddler backpack so it is longer and has better coverage.
I removed the interior pocket since it never seems to get used by my girls anyway.
I adjusted the position of the straps on top and added a handle for hanging and carrying.
And I clarified the instructions for adding this lanyard to the inside of the DIY toddler backpack, which is very useful for keeping track of keys, or a darling mini pouch!
My daughter LOVES the horses and is having so much fun with her very own toddler backpack. Now, she doesn’t have to share with her older sisters!!
I hope you enjoy making this Child Sized backpack for the littles in your life as well!
xoxo,
Amy
Melissa {polkadot chair}
March 14, 2018 at 4:45 pmIt's so great Amy! Thank you so much for doing this!!
Vickie B.
March 15, 2018 at 2:36 amHi Amy
I tried to view your updates for the Childs Backpack, but I was unable to see a full tutorial. It only mentions what changes you made.
I am I looking in the wrong place?
Your help would appreciated. I love the pattern and would like to make one for my grandchild
Thank You
Vickie B.
Amy at Ameroonie Designs
March 15, 2018 at 3:03 amHi Vickie!
If you click on the link in this post it will take you to the post with the tutorial. Or you can search Toddler Backpack on this site and it will pull up this post and the one with the tutorial!
Thank you so much! Can't wait to see your version!
xoxo
Victoria Breitbach
March 15, 2018 at 11:34 amThank You for getting back to me so quickly. I love your site.
Vickie B.
Vicki Lowe
September 15, 2018 at 2:46 amHi Amy,
Your toddler back pack pattern is adorable! Just finished a darling pink dinosaur one for my grand daughter. Would like to know about the mini pouch that you attached to the lanyard. Is there a pattern for the mini pouch?
Thanks,
Vicki L.