backpack purse
#11
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Aren't backpacks inconvenient when you need to get something out of it? Also, isn't it easy pickin's for a thief? There's your stuff behind you! All they've got to do is unzip it. I'd think a cross-body bag with the contents under your arm a lot safer and handier for retrieving things you need.
#13
Aren't backpacks inconvenient when you need to get something out of it? Also, isn't it easy pickin's for a thief? There's your stuff behind you! All they've got to do is unzip it. I'd think a cross-body bag with the contents under your arm a lot safer and handier for retrieving things you need.
Here is the page from the ByAnnie site, for the full size backpack:
http://www.byannie.com/patterns/travel-handmade/got-your-back-2
And this one is for the smaller backpack, more purse size:
http://www.byannie.com/patterns/purs...s/back-at-ya-2
Last edited by sewbizgirl; 01-25-2018 at 07:37 AM.
#14
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Why not try a bag with a cross body strap? Make it adjustable so you could shorten it and carry as a 'regular' shoulder bag if you want, but extended, it is very comfortable cross body. My kids do this whenever we are out for a full day and one day I tried it with a smaller messenger bag and fell in love with it! No constantly pulling it up, no problem when bending over and it distributed the weight very nicely.
#15
I always use a backpack leather purse, have never made one though. It is perfect for keeping the weight centered on the body. I had a disc op. years ago, and have never carried a "regular" purse since.
#16
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I tried the Ameribag Healthy Back, but it wasn't for me. My massage therapist insisted I get a crossbody bag. I like the Vera Bradley Hipster - great size and a lot of pockets. ebay has a huge selection. The Vera Bradley site has some in solids, too. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...&_sacat=169291
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upper Michigan
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I love my backpack! I've been wanting one for years, with a really bad back, carrying a regular purse made it worse plus hubby is in wheelchair and I need to push him so makes it easier. There is a company online that makes horse supplies, I chose it because a friend bought one similar 10 yrs ago and it still is holding up! If your interested I can find the address, believe it's Herrshners
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