Ever since I dreamed up my baby carrier pattern writing project I wanted to design a bag to go along with it.  I needed to be something that could attach to the carrier to make it function like a back-pack and have enough room to keep essentials on hand, and also work as a stand alone diaper bag that would fit the carrier inside along with the essentials.  So, I’ve been working on (drum roll please…)

the SweetPod Saddle Bag!

It attaches to the carrier!

And makes a great diaper bag!

This design definitely needs some tweaking and refining.  First off, I think this first run is too big.  I was able to fit diapers, wipes, a blankey, and my camera– not to mention my wallet, keys, and water bottle.  In addition to my nearly 30 lb. baby it was WAY too heavy!  But I’m on the right track.

Any of you SweetPod users out there want to try it out?  You should be able to use the home dec fabric left over from making your carrier.  This initial test version of the pattern won’t be super detailed, though, so I’ll need anyone wanting to try it out to be able to do it with minimal instruction.  I’d love to get 4 or 5 more people (RaeLyn is already on board, of course), so if you’re up for it shoot an e-mail to jessica {at} seedpodcraft dot com.  It’ll probably be another week before I get the pattern pieces digitized and ready to send out, but I’d love to get an idea of who I’m going to send them to!  You’ll need a 7 inch zipper, a 1 inch side release buckle, 2 1 1/2″ snap hooks, 1 1 1/2″ single bar slide (I found both of these at my local REI,, but I can’t find any on the REI website), 1/2 yd of 1 inch webbing, and 2/3 yd of your heavy weight solid, lining fabric and neutral flannel for interfacing.

If you’re interested please let me know!

UPDATE ***I think I have plenty of testers!!  Thanks!**