Heartland Backpack and Pearce Crossbody Bag

I'm not sure when, but suddenly it seems crossbody mini bags have become trendy. Suddenly, I see them everywhere, and then just as suddenly, I'm seized with the urge to sew one for myself. Or, in this case, two.

The first bag I made is the Heartland Backpack from Sew Sweetness's League of Extraordinary Bagmakers Vol 1. This bag was a bit of a choose-your-own adventure and it had multiple options, and I ended up taking up every single option. If I'm going to put in the effort, I might as well go all out!

As a result, this bag has quite a few pockets, as well as a back pocket that's great for cash or things I want to keep against my body.

The second bag I made is the Pearce Crossbody Bag from the League of Extraordinary Bagmakers Vol 2. I had some leftovers of this gorgeous fabric from my Sky Harbor Tote that I was dying to use up, and it was perfect for this little beauty.

Due to its small size and the many tight curves, this bag was definitely a bit of a challenge, more than Heartland, but I'm so happy with it when it's done!

I really enjoyed making both of these. As usual, some bits toward the end were quite challenging, but when I look at the end result, I'm filled with so much pride and joy, and my next thought is ... more!