My mom sewed my sister and me matching diaper bags a while back (which probably gave her flashbacks to our childhood when she had to sew two of everything for us: two Easter dresses, two prairie girl dresses, two Cabbage Patch dolls, etc.). Anyway, I wanted to make some accessories for my Sis out of the leftover fabric; specifically, I had planned to make a changing mat and a diaper pouch. However, when I was perusing sewing blogs one day, I came across two tutorials for a combination changing mat/diaper & wipes holder. Genius! So instead of sewing two things, I only had to sew one, which was serendipitous because I only had a couple hours of sewing time anyway.
I didn’t end up actually using either of those tutorials, just kind of blended together things I liked about each of them.
The pocket can fit 2-4 diapers (depending on size), a travel case of wipes, and some diaper rash cream (or hand sanitizer, or whatever).
It rolls up into a clutch with a velcro closure.
Added this squirrel because my sister is a little nutty. (Just kidding! She likes the woodland creatures.)
Now that Jonah Walter has arrived, I hope she’ll get lots of use out of it! Congratulations, Sis!!!
This turned out great! It’s a really good idea, grab that pouch and you can leave the house with your purse, instead of a huge diaper bag!
How PERFECT is that!
I have been meaning to make a changing mat too! I have all the stuff, just not the time… Blah. Yours is so cute–I love the colors!
I love that changing mat. Congrats Auntie! What a cute little guy.
I want one! those things are just great, I guess maybe I’ll have to get my sewing machine fixed so I can make one too! what a clever and useful idea!
Thank you sis – I love it! Little Jonah can’t wait to meet his Auntie and little cousins!!
Holy Mackerel. You are a genius! I love it. The squirrel is so cute and better than the ones that try to raid my bird feeder. I am really enjoy the fabric you chose and how you matched them.
xo,
Angela
Oh my goodness it is so cute! I have had a wipes pouch and wet bag on my list forever – 18 months to be exact. Yours came out so stinkin’ adorable. I love the squirrel applique.