Almost finished!

My girls spend their own money on their presents to their school friends.  This year for Christmas, I decided to try to save my girls some money by sewing their presents.  Last year, my older daughter bought Jamba Juice cards for her friends which cost her $5.00 a present and she bought 20 presents.  I told her I could sew drawstring backpacks (which the girls all use to carry change of clothes for sports and dance) for $3.75.  She said she wanted to do that.  What I forgot is the time it would take to sew all of them!  Yikes!  Well, I guess that's what mom's are for.  Anyway, my younger daughter said she wanted to give them too even if they were more expensive than what she spent last year.  Out I went to get more fabric :)  Anyway, I am finishing up the last 7 today (32 in all) - Yay!  Here are some pics of what they look like and the fabrics used. 

Comments

[Kathy Watts]

I never engage with e-stuff, butI really like your site. I appreciate your wholesome creations, and I'll bookmark it so that I have fun ideas to take when I go to see my granddaughter. We love to do crafts together.

[Joanna]

Hi there! I came by way of Megan's blog, and thought I'd check yours out. Very cool stuff. Love the backpack idea. Those birthday presents sure add up, and I think even though it takes more time to make these by hand, people appreciate the personal touch.