Two years ago I made a Dayna Pack for myself, which you can see here. It's the first Linds Handmade Designs pattern I ever made, and I'd purchased the pattern. I liked it so much - the easy but unique way she put things together - and I guess that's what got me to volunteer to test her patterns.
I decided last year that that Dayna just wasn't quite big enough for my needs. I often carry eye meds, treats, flashlight, etc., with me when I go out to feed cats and tend to kittens in the summertime, so I wanted something slightly bigger. I looked around at different fanny pack patterns but just kept coming back to the Dayna as still my favorite. So I simply enlarged the pattern to 110%, added some pockets, and here it is!
My old Dayna was made from dry oilskin and quilting cotton. It got pretty dirty, and despite washing it, it just didn't look that great afterwards. So this time I made the whole thing from waterproof canvas, which I love! This way it can easily be wiped clean.
On the back, I made a zipper pocket. Or, at least, I added a zipper. Since the WPC is coated on the back and doesn't fray, I didn't bother to add a lining for the pocket. It's just the area between the outer fabric and the main lining. Yes, you can see raw seam edges and the stitching for one of the slip pockets, but I don't care. I'm just glad for the extra room to stash my cell phone and/or whatever.
Below you can see the pockets I added...
... and this is how they look occupied.
Just what I wanted! And here I am modeling my new Dayna Pack:
I'm now all set for kitten season. And it's well under way! Want to see a couple? Of course you do!
