large and in charge library bag

I had a request made by my big to bag his current library bag and upgrade to a bigger one.

We found a suitable sweatshirt...

Cut out the perfect size...

Also finding two unworn belts in the boys' closets to use as straps.

As you can probably guess, we improvise a lot around here.

There is little use for a professional pattern.

It is much more exciting to take it as it comes and to reinvent your projects as they develop.

After pinning and sewing the sides and bottom closed,

we pinned the handles on and folded the top edge down to form the top seam.

We then cut the thick "cuff" off of the edge of the hood of the sweatshirt
to reinforce the top of the bag (near the handles) with. 

He is now ready to go check out an obscene amount of books:)

Another idea to keep library cards handy and right where they need to be

is to get the self laminating luggage tags (very cheap) and hang it right on everyones bag.

Here is the little lady's library bag that I made previously.

I lined the inside of hers because not only does it look more finished, but it helps to sturdy up weaker fabrics.
I chose not to line the orange bag because it seemed to hold its shape and was very thick on its own.