[my diaper bag: amy butler pattern birdie sling]
I have been looking forward to sewing a diaper bag for a long time. Now that we know that spud is a girl, I've been able to choose fabric accordingly. I have this amy butler pattern that I have been holding on to for awhile, pre-pregnancy I was going to make it as a purse... it's adorable. But now, I think I'm going to retrofit it into a diaper bag with a few extra pouches inside.
[my joel dewberry inspiration]
[fabrics I will *hopefully* be able to find and use: outside-herringbone by joel dewberry, outside top- linen I already have, inside-wild thyme by carolyn gavin which I think is out of print now so I will substitute an amy butler green print]
I also have plans to make a diaper changing pad/roll like this one. I think I will just wing it with a bath towel, fun fabric, and binding.
[on etsy, super cute fabric outside and terry cloth on the inside]
[lowepro bag on amazon..." man diaper bag"... heck I could even use this one]
And if you're wondering what matt will use...my diaper purse is obviously too girly. But we do have a camera bag that we never use outside of the house- we just store the DSLR in it at home. We think he can use this. It's a masculine kind of a small messenger bag. Enough to carry a few diapers, wipes, a onesie, and diaper changing pad. Easy and done! It's nice to have a low-maintenance husband.
Can't wait to see how it turns out. Your fabric choices are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love it. You know, If you make it yourself, it would be cool to treat the inside fabric with something that makes it waterproof and wipeable. I had this gigantic purse I got from Burlington Coat Factory that was black (so Jeremy would use it) and was duffle bag shaped. I would open that sucker up, turn it inside out to brush out all the cheerios and wipe out all the dribbled formula and you were ready to go again. I love your blog. You are totally going to be my go to girl for sewing. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I am so inspired!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I wanted a cute diaper bag, but had not gotten one before the boys were born. Turned out the hospital were I delivered gave all new moms a really nice diaper bag in postpartum! My nurse was awesome and gave me two since I had twins! It is something I like and Anders doesn't mind carrying around at all :) it came with a nice padded changing pad and blanket. It is brown and light green and totally matched our car seats!! I would still love to have a cute bag like the one you have in the picture, but I have no idea how to sew. Is it complicated? Maybe I can have my mom help me :) Can't wait to see your other projects.
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