Handmade Diaper Bag to Fit Your Sense of Style

Diaper Bags don’t always have to scream wipes, bottles, and diapers within; but instead can fit your sense of style. Nothing like a sexy mama J . 

I designed a handmade diaper bag using a free pattern I found on http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/free-diaper-bag-pattern.html   ; my design fits my personal style. There are a few variations I made to my bag in comparison to the step by step instructions on www.make-baby-stuff.com .  

For instance, instead of using a magnetic snap for the closure tab I decided to add a button and buttonhole. I made the bag strap a bit more slender than the measurements given and opted for an open interior pocket verses a zipper pocket. See my variations below: 

FINISHED PRODUCT:

Front of Bag 

Back of Bag

FREE PATTERN:

Free diaper bag pattern and step by step instructions found on
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/free-diaper-bag-pattern.html

FABRIC SELECTION OF CHOICE:

Patterned Flannel Fabric, Burlap, Muslin for Interfacing, and Cotton Fabric for Lining 

FRONT OF BAG:

Decorative stitch work creates four individual front 

pockets for bottles, Sippy cups, etc. 

BACK OF BAG:

Sewing the right and left sides of the solid fabric to the patterned fabric creates a 

large back pocket; Velcro closure is added for security. 

INTERIOR LINING:

Interior pocket sewn to interior lining 

Interior lining sewn together, front, back, and bottom then turned inside out 

STRAPS AND CLOSURE: 

BAG BOTTOM:

PIECES SEWN TOGETHER:

DIY Wall Art for Nursery: Fabric Covered Canvas

Fabric covered canvas are easy unique ways to add a personalized touch to any nursery. Below are step by step instructions on how you can create your very own personalized fabric covered wall art canvas for baby. 

FINISHED PRODUCT: 

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• Artist Canvas – size is completely up to you – I used a 11” x 14” canvas for this project
• Fabric – select fabric to match décor of nursery ( patterned, solid color, and scrap fabric)
• Staple Gun
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors
• Sewing Pins
• Needle & Thread
• A Button
• Sewing Machine 

SELECT IMAGE FOR FOCAL POINT OF ARTWORK:

I selected and sketched an elephant for my focal point; well suited for the décor and theme of my nursery. (See sketch below). One can be creative and select various options based on your décor and theme, for instance perhaps a sketch of a boat, rose, car, or bear would be appropriate for you. 

PATCHWORK:

• Cut out selected focal point image and glue to solid color fabric
• Randomly glue scraps of fabric to image creating a patchwork design

• Utilize needle and thread by hand sewing around the contour of focal point image. This creates definition and a fasten reinforcement to solid color fabric
• Sew on button in place of the eye 
• Pin patchwork design to patterned fabric

• Using a sewing machine, select a stitch design of your choice and adhere patchwork to patterned fabric by sewing around its board.

( Janome sewing machines are by far a one of the best in the market. As you can see to the right of the machine are a variety of stitch selections you can choice from. If you don’t have access to a sewing machine, hand stitch patchwork to patterned fabric ) 

• Once patchwork is secured to patterned fabric, wrap fabric around canvas, and staple down using staple gun.

VOILA! THERE YOU GO: 

Completed wall art for your Nursery! Enjoy! 

By Valene Warren

Veluxe Interiors Inc.

www.veluxeinteriors.com