Cozy Carry

Reference

• Pattern Link
• Sew along

A global showcase of creativity!

Thirteen talented testers from around the world brought the Cozy Carry to life in two sizes, each with their own unique touch. From vibrant prints to elegant neutrals, they experimented with a beautiful mix of fabrics.

Every tester put their heart into choosing materials that not only looked stunning but also made the Cozy Carry practical, warm, and comfortable.

The result? A stunning gallery of Cozy Carries, each one reflecting the maker’s personal style and the warmth of the blankets they paired it with.

Testers' opinion on the sewing level for this pattern:

Love to travel - whether it’s by plane, car, campsite, or a simple staycation?
Our Cozy Carry is the perfect companion to keep you warm and comfortable on the go!

Watch how my daughter easily transforms her blanket into a backpack, carrying her tablet and a book with no fuss. It’s practical, cute, and so fun to use!

Tester - Laura Cooper, USA
Shop Link - dkrainier; HomeStead Hobbies
Sewing Machine used - Sailrite Fabricator
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner 
Cut and Sew - About 2 hours for the first time, less than that with each additional one
Material used -  

 2 way stretch polyester fleece, Black one is two way polyester/cotton knit.

"I absolutely love this pattern! I can see many uses like picnics, team colors for ball games, movie nights, backyard campfires, or travel."

Tester - Milena Hunt, England
Shop Link - Created by Milena
Sewing Machine used - Domestic Pfaff Select 4.2
Recommended Skill level - Advanced beginner
Cutting/Sewing Time - About 4 hours if done separately, much faster as a mini batch
Material used - 
Snug - Quilting cotton "Out of this world" by Chong A Hwang Timeless Treasures Fabric from Crackers Fabric, for the blanket portion-3D Astraunauts Cuddle Fleece from Textle9 Fabrics, zipper tape from Dove's Bag bits and shiny pulls, zipper pulls from Sew Hot, Reflective Faux Leather Patch from Shine Bright.

Comfy - Interfaced FT panel and FT from my stash, 3D stars Cuddle Fleece from Textile9 Fabrics, Faux Leather label from Shine Bright, zipper pulls from Sew Hot, Sewfisticated Twill for the zipper gusset and hook.

"This pattern is very different from all the other patterns I've tested for you but it's lovely in its simplicity and practicality 🙏🏻 A very valuable addition to anyone's bag-making pattern repertoire 🥰 I look forward to making more as presents for my friend's children 🧡 It's such a lovely pattern 🥰"

Tester - Kris Bowen, USA
Shop Link - Bow 'n Needle Crafts
Sewing Machine used - Juki 2010Q Semi industrial
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cutting/Sewing Time - 5 hours for the snug (cotton) and 3 hours for the comfy (fleece)
Material used -

Interfaced quilting cotton (Snug) & fleece (Comfy). SF101 for interfacing & pellon foam for straps.

Tester - Tina Alanis Carbajal, USA
Machine used - Brother Innovis
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cut and Sew - 3-4 hours each
Material Used -
Comfy size: Rainbow animal fleece, Snug size: Cotton Woven panels

"This pattern is so cute and wonderful for using up remnants! All you really need is a blanket and the rest you probably already have in your sewing stash. This would also be great to personalize by embroidering names and adding details. 😍 "

 

Tester - Princess Conty from the USA
Machine used - Juki TL-QVP, semi industrial
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cut and Sew - 4-5 hours 
Materials used -

My snug had a cotton Lycra panel (but I don’t remember the shop name), the plaid backside was cotton woven from JoAnn’s. For the comfy size, the peaches is a cotton woven from Hobby Lobby. The zippers are from Sew Many Creations as well as Alchemats. Lightweight Woven interfacing from Sewful Therapy.

"It was a great pattern! I would probably replace the padded straps with webbing only because I know I wouldn’t carry that much stuff in there besides the blanket and a few small items."

Tester - Jenn Hoopert-McGinn, Pennsylvania from the USA
Shop Link - Jenn's Homemadeology; IG Jennshomemadeology 
Machine used - Vintage domestic Sears Kenmore 158.17550
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cut and Sew - 3 hours 
Materials used -

Tester - Susi Schuegraf, Mexico
Shop Link - Junglepearls
Machine used - Sewn on a Juki desk 9000cfms
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cutting/Sewing Time - 4 hours 
Material used - 

Quilting cotton Joannes.

Tester - Julia Clark, UK
Shop Link - @Juliaclarkhudds
Machine used - Domestic, Janome Atelier 7
Recommended Skill level - Advanced Beginner
Cut and Sew - 5 hours first one, 3 hours second one
Material Used -
Lego snug one is cotton Lycra interfaced with medium weight cotton woven. Second (inky rainbow) is a bonded laminate that didn’t need interfacing

Tester - Melissa Watson, AU
Shop Link - MelsHandmadeMagic
Machine used - Industrial Jack
Recommended Skill level - Advanced Beginner
Cutting/Sewing Time - 3 hours 
Material used - 

Custom printed fabric printed by myself design from magical motifs.

Tester - Roeshell Arjin, USA
Machine used - Juki TL-18QVP
Recommended Skill level - Advanced Beginner
Cut and Sew - 4-5 hours.
Material Used -
Fabric: Bluey -retrostitch custom fabrics & Hello kitty retrostitch custom fabrics & moana i think Kimmy b's custom fabric but I cant find it for sure. Dense woven interfacing from sewful therapy

Tester - Sam Harris, NSW from Australia
Shop Link - Made by Erillant; Made by Erillant (IG)
Machine used - Domestic/Vintage - Singer 201K
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cut and Sew - 2 hours
Material Used -

Exterior print is water resistant canvas from Inklings and the Kraken, lining was Sewfisticated twill by Sewfisticated Supplies, blanket was from Big W in Australia