Bratsacks Babyware began almost by accident. One day I found myself needing a birthday gift for a two year old for a party the next day. His mom was a crafty seamstress as well, and I wasn't happy with anything I found at the Big Retail Store, and I wanted to give something unique and handmade. I had not been sewing muchat the time, so all I had in the way of fabric were a few scraps of corduroy leftover from a backpack I'd made for my husband. I dug through the donation pile and found a pair of corduroy pants. I asked my dear husband what size the backpack should be and he said, "Big enough to hold a Dr. Seuss book." That same day, the first Bratsack Toddler Backpack was born.

The pattern used now has changed very little from that first Bratsack sewn in 2005, though in 2007, I added a larger size for bigger kids. I am delighted to offer children special bags to stir their imaginations as well as to tote their favorite things. Bratsacks Babyware is proud to find creative ways to use even the smallest pieces of fabric - including new yardage, recycled clothing, and vintage finds - to do our part for the environment by minimizing waste.

• Bratsacks backpacks have a lid made up of two layers of topstitched corduroy.
• A resin snap (the same kind used on some brand of cloth diapers) closes the bag. (Picture 1)
• The drawstring cord is hidden between lining and bag. A sewn fabric slider helps hold it in place when drawn up. (Picture 2)
• Straps are sewn securely into the body of the bag. (Picture 3)
• An appliqued pocket for holding sippies or other little extras. (Picture 4)

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Toddler size Bratsacks are big enough to hold a Dr. Seuss book and some toys and still be closed up tight.

Big Kid size Bratsacks are big enough to hold a file folder for school, a change of clothes, and a snack.

Toddler:
Body-- 9"x11"
Sides-- 2.5 inches wide
Straps-- 17 inches long.

Big Kid:
Body-- 10"x13"
Sides-- 3 inches wide
Straps-- 20 inches long.