Leapster Bag

I promised my 6 year old a bag to store her Leapster 2.  The only problem was I wasn't quite sure how I was going to go about making one.  Thank goodness I came across a blog called Make It And Love It.  Ever hear of it??  Of course you have (I hope)!  If not you must stop reading this and check it out right now.  Ashley has all kinds of sewing ideas and she truly amazes me with her creativity. 

A while back she posted a tutorial for making a travel bag for a portable dvd player which got me thinking.  I altered her version a bit to suit my own needs, but I give her full credit for helping me to create this :

I was even able to make the pocket inside to keep the leapster separate from the games.  The only thing I wish I would have done differently is to sew the velcro closures on before putting the bag together.  This small thing would have made my life a lot easier.

And I'm happy to report that the Leapster is still contained inside the bag... for now...