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My DGD will be having knee surgery next week and will be using crutches for a while. I want to make her something to attach to her crutches so she won't have to carry a purse. Need for phone and essentials. I have seen a few on the internet but couldn't find a cute, easy to understand pattern. She is 16 so it has to be cool looking for when she returns to school. I know you ladies will come up with some wonderful ideas for me.
As someone who used those darn things for several months, I thought you might want to reconsider attaching anything to the crutches. Crutches can be very awkward and anything bumping against them during walking can throw the user off. I'd suggest a backpack which would be more balanced and less chance of causing a fall.
I second this! I was on crutches for 9 weeks and anything carried or hanging on them thru me off! Also, check with her school, they might arrange for her to have a buddy in each class to carry her stuff. MY DD had that when she was temporarily disabledOriginally Posted by lab fairy
I agree. When I walk with my cane carrying anything in the same hand, it is quite bumpy. So I have started using a backpack for a purse.
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I agree. I've also been on crutches though some years ago, but my husband is an amputee who gets around on crutches all the time. He would not tolerate anything attached to his crutches; even the slightest weight throws the balance off. A cute backpack or cross body bag, which you could also make, is a great idea!
Did you see this one?
https://sewingforlife.wordpress.com/...h-bag-project/
You should wait until she gets her crutches to get the exact sizing for the bag. You could also use any small flat bag pattern that you had. Make sure it fits within the crutch and doesn't stick out on any side. Attach Velcro to the top to hook it onto the crutch. Also need ties or Velcro for the bottom corners so it doesn't swing and interfere when she actually is using the crutch. Hope she has a speedy recovery.
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Paper Princess has the perfect bag for crutches. It has velcro at several places to keep it taut.
I agree with a backpack ...
I also agree that a backpack would be better for her and at the same time very cool!
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