Patchwork backpack

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I just finished this patchwork backback and i'm really liking it. I had an old backpack that i wasn't going to use anymore, so i sewed patches over it. The fabrics i used were a blue silk sari fabric, black and white floral fabric, purple velvet, black cotton, and a black and white polka dot fabric. And then i sewed the little bow at the side. It was a lot of work, i counted approx. 70 handsewn patches. :0. This was my first bag.

Front:

Side:


Bow Detail:


I worked so long and hard on this! :)