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!**
Looks SO awesome, I can’t wait!
What a great idea. This set would make the perfect gift.
I would really like to give it a test for you!
That is a wonderful idea!!! You are very creative.
I love my sweet pod baby carrier and I would love to test out your saddle bag! You are so creative!
What a wonderful idea! I wish I could help out but I am not a good enough sewist to attempt this yet! I need some really good instructions to actually get something made! But good luck cause I really want one!!
Wow! Now I really want to carve out some time to make the sweet pod and the bag. An amazing set!
Yes! I would love to test for you! Finally ordered fabric for my carrier. Should be here before tuesday so I can sew my carrier. Would love to have a bag that works with it!
Of course I’m game if you need more — I should have my scripture tote pattern to send in another few days!
I am game. I surprised myself being able to do the sweetpod with such success last time. So I am happy to try this too. I love the chocolate mint look of the bag btw! I think that’s my fav. color combination with the flax home dec yet.
Way cool. I love it. All those pockets and zippers and buckles. Great design!
I can’t wait for the pattern to come out for sale! I would have loved to be a tester, but I accidentially sent it to the wrong address. Oops! Looking forward to start my Sweet Pod as soon as I finish my PhD exams tomorrow!
Beautiful pattern design, btw.
Just finished my sweedpod and I love it! Can’t wait to add this bag for day hikes.
I just finished my sweetpod moments ago and am excited to see this too! Can’t wait!
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