These fun bags hang on the back of the kids' chair on Valentine's Day at breakfast filled with goodies from Mom and Dad (usually a book and a few little chocolates).
Ever since last summer when I saw these cute bags on Jon and Kate Plus 8 (have you seen that show?) I thought they were adorable and wanted to add that fun tradition to our family Valentine's Day! They were from Pottery Barn Kids and these mail bags can no longer be purchased. I've seen a few sell on eBay for way too much! Like myself, people are going crazy for these things!
After seeing these cute bags made by Heather Bailey, I almost couldn't wait to start my project!
My plan is to have the kids names monogrammed on these.
Cole's is the one without the cute ruffles.
The cute little buttons on the back are my favorite!
Polka dots on the inside.
Aren't these fun? You must make some! For these I embellished the pattern that I used for the Halloween Candy Bags. I added a 3 inch side and bottom piece to make them look a little more square, a flap on top to close the bag, a little peek a boo heart and backpack straps with buttons. But you wouldn't even have to do all that! The pattern would work as is! And it is such a cinch!
I don't know what it is that I love so much about Valentine's Day! Maybe it's because I love all the pink and red colors I get to put up around my house! ;)
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I am going to come up to live with you so you can teach me all the sewing and cool craft that you!
You find really cool things to make!
AMy - I love those!!!!
These are darling! So is your new header!
So how much can I buy them from you for? I am being totally serious. Valentines is one of my favorite holidays and those are the cutest things ever.
I would also like to purchase two! And I'm not kidding either... I think Jaime's right and you should sell them! So I want two please. Same colors and pattens. I think that would be so cute to do for Ike and Molly. Just put a new surprise in them everyday the week of Valentines Day!
I would like to add my order!! haha But serious like everyone else! Those are the cutest things ever! You are seriously amazing. Your house is darling at Valentines! I am so jealous!
Also, love the new pictures of the kids on the header! They are darling!!
Whoa! Let's not get ahead of ourselves peeps! I'd love to take orders from all of you but I don't think little ol'me could handle the volume! But flattered, yes! Come on you car seat canopyers! You can do it! Get together, stay up all night and crank some out!;) You'll enjoy every minute of it!
Adorable!! Love the valentine pictures of your kids too!! You are a cute mommy!
Wow, these are sooooo cute!! (Cuter than the Pottery Barn ones, I think!)
Your banner is really cute!
honestly, amy, i had no idea you were so freakin talented. you amaze me. those bags are so adorable - and something i could only do in my dreams. too bad for me.
Amy I am no seamstress. You should see the skirt I just made Aubrey. I won't tell anyone if you just sell 4 to me. It will be our little secret.
Amy, I am DYING!!! These are adorable!! Are you kidding me? Where did you inherit this trait??? Grandma, huh!?!?
Amy- great job! they are adorable!! I am going to attempt them, but may need help :) Polly
I saw your blog over at tip junkie. This is an adorable idea.
I love those bags. I have been looking for them since I saw them on Jon and Kate, too. Thanks so much for the pattern.
OK OK So you won't take orders--of course I would need 6 of them. I wouldn't need them for my children but for my students. These would be AWESOME Valentine "boxes" for my students as they are all in wheelchairs. This way they could have all of their goodies in the bag and have it either hanging off one of the arms of the chair or off the back (depending on the style of their chair). If you won't make them for us, how about giving us a bit more of a hint--like pattern sizes, how-tos, or a tutorial even! Draw it out and sell us the pattern and email it to us. These are AWESOME Amy S.!
~Shelly~
Those are the cutest things I've ever seen! I love the polka dots! I bet your kids love them.
I'm happy to help anyone with measurements etc... I'd love to post a tutorial on my side bar on these bags(which is in the works) but does anyone know how to do that? Post a tutorial link or pdf on my side bar? If you can help please email me at ourscoop@gmail.com
That'd be GREAT! Thanks!
I saw this link on Tip Junkie. I LOVE them. Can I get measurements and some instructions? I want to make some for my kiddies for Valentine's day. I have the JC Handmade tutorial. I am just curious how you added the straps and flap. Will you share?
They are so cute!
Those are adorable!!
Found you from Tip Junkie. Cute blog. LOVE the backpacks!! It never occured(?) to me to make my own...how smart!! Wish you did sell them would much rather buy from you than Pottery Barn!!
Amazing. Amazing. Amy!
So~~~~~cute...
These are awesome.
Love your header.
found you over at Tip Junkie but did a post about your bags on my blog today, I think I am in love with these bags, now have to harrass I mean convince by BF to help me make them...anyone that would like to leave a comment on my blog to encourage her I sure would appreciate it...ha!
Hi! I just came across your post and it's funny because I was planning to make the same thing from watching Jon and Kate as well! lol I was afraid I wouldn't have time to make them, so today I settled and bought cute felt bags to use instead...thanks for sharing, I'll have to try them for next year!
-Ruth Ann
Those bags are so cute! I saw them on Jon and Kate too. I just love them, you have inspired me to give it a try.
please post your tutorial soon! i like your version of the bag better than the original but i'm not smart enough to figure out how you did it!!!!!
So adorable! You did such a beautiful job! So nice to discover your blog! My friend showed me these yesterday. She is in love with these little totes=D I posted a link for my friends to see.
Hey, it's me again=) Have you ever heard of wild ginger? It is a sewing program that makes custom patterns for seamstresses.
Anyway, they have a FREE download for SEVERAL different styled handbags, diaper bags, totes, purses, hats, gloves, capes--and you can make them to your measurements and it will print the pattern for you. It is so helpful for diaper bags, book bags, purses, and random dress up events in the year for kiddies. Check it out=) It is really awesome and not a gimmick! I have used it a lot!
http://www.wildginger.com/products/wildthings.htm
I just found you from Tip Junkie and am in LOVE with these bags!!! OH MY GOSH!! So is it true you really are not selling them??? I would only need one and would pay what you want!! I am being dead serious too!
I tried to look up your pattern for the bags and the last few pages said there was an error! Bummer! Is there anyway to get that? Thanks!
Hey Amy,
It's Ashley Kelly, remember me? It is so funny, I just randomly came across your blog. I can't even remember how, Sugardoodle maybe? I was looking for Primary stuff. I saw this link for these bags that I have been thinkng about since I saw them on Jon and Kate plus 8. (I also looked at them on ebay, those people are making a killing!) Anyway, I was so glad to find this b/c one day I might know how to sew and make my own! And then I saw your picture and thought, WAIT! I know her! That's so funny.
hope you are doing well! Your kids are SO cute! You are very talented and I just might be checking back in on you for some other cute ideas. :) Thanks for sharing with everyone!
-Ashley Kelly
Oh that is so cute!!I just had to do a link from my blog
I love the bags. That mag issue is my fav. I love the cover pics and am keeping it for inspiration. So sad they aren't printing the mag anymore.
Thank you so much for the great tutorial. I made two of them for my boys this year. They turned out great.Your instructions were amazing and so helpful. Thank you!
If you have decided to make these and sell them...I would love to have 2! Please let me know.
I would love to buy two of these - please let me know if you have decided to sell them!
Thank you for posting the tutorial for your adorable bags. I made 4 of these following your instructions and they turned out VERY cute! Thanks for helping me start this tradition with my family!
Miranda Smith
These are too cute!! I hope you don't mind, I'm going to link to your post in a Valentine post I'm working on.....should be up in the next few days, if that's ok with you!
~TidyMom
These are SO CUTE!! And I bet they're tons of fun to fill - kind of like stockings at Christmas, but for Valentine's instead.
I featured your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-valentines-day-chair-backer-treat-bags/2010/01/17/
--Anne
super cute! Thanks for sharing:)
Kristina
www.modernfrills.etsy.com
I really like these but I want to ask what kind of adjustment would you make to put them on the back of a wheelchair?
Super cute! can't wait to make these! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for this tutorial! It's the best, and I'm so excited to make these. I'm in love with the PB ones, too. Totally linking this post to my blog so I can share your tutorial with others.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have wanted to make these every since I saw them on J&K. I have the HB pattern for the bags from ME (boooo for that no longer being published - I heart that magazine!) but never thought to use it for this. I love your tutorial with all of the awesome pictures. Great job and thank you!
Amazing! I am making some ASAP!
Oh how you're making me wish I knew how to sew!!!
Made it! Love it! What a fabulous tutorial...but now you will have to make one more!!!
Congratulations and good luck!
Thank you so much!
Love these! I posted these to my blog, and linked it back to you!
Thanks,
Shauna
I saw this in a display image at PB but could not find the bags and then wah la! Here they are!
Thank you.
If I had access to red felt I would sew up a bunch for all your ladies that want them. ;)
This is SO adorable! Thank you for posting this, but MOSTLY thank you for posting the tutorial in a printable format! There are so many wonderful tutorials out there, but not having them readily available to print is a pain! Really! Thank you so much for this!
These are adorable, and I couldn't help but print up your tutorial. It's fabulous, actually. The best tutorial I have ever seen, so organized, detailed, and with amazing pictures. I am so impressed and will be checking back often! Thanks for being awesome!
Thanks, for the instructions for the Valentine bag, I am going to make one for my daughter.she will love it!!
Wend
Sydney Australia
http://dreamit-createit.blogspot.com
These are darling!
Hi,
I followed your tutorial and made a Valentine Chair Backer for my daughter. Your tutorial was great, easy to follow. This was my first real sewing attempt..thanks you inspired me to get to it!
Wend_Maree
Sydney Australia.
you can check out my chair backer at
http://dreamit-createit.blogspot.com
Thanks for this adorable bag and tutorial. I made five for my kids this year and they LOVED THEM....so did one mom who told me I should be selling them :)
I love these! I am mid tutorial and a little confused on how the sides and bottom attaches to the front and back? Do the sides go on first and then the bottom? Thanks!
These are SOO cute!! I can't wait to try and make them!
hi!
I love this idea but when i tried to open up the tutorial link.... nothing happened... it states: "the page you have requested in not valid"
WHHHHHAAAATTTTTT!
please help
i leave you my e-mail for further instructions: mujeresen-lacocina@yahoo.com.mx
thanks
I got the same result as above. I'd love to make these for this valentines. PLEASE fix the link or email me the tutorial. Thanks!
suzydahle at gmail dot com
hI THAT CHAIR BACK FOR VALENTINES IS DARLING. WOULD BE GREAT FOR MY 3 YEAR GREAY GRANDDAUGHTER. iS THERE SOMEWHERE i CAN PRINT OUT THE PDF? SCRIB WOULDN'T LET ME. tHANK YOU I LOVE YOUR BLOG
Hi there! I love these little bags, so cute and functional. I featured this tutorial in my blog: http://www.plushiepatterns.com/simple-kids-backpack-great-outings/ Thank you for shariNG!
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