Sunday, August 16, 2009

Oh, how I love baby gifts!

I just love giving baby gifts! For a friend who is due in a matter of weeks, I made a custom diaper bag (designed as I went, no pattern, because I have no patience to search one out). I also made a little something for her sweet 2 year old who will soon be a big sister. If I was a really good blogger (with way more free time than I have), I would write up a tutorial for this little baby. Alas, that did not happen.

Regardless, here is the diaper bag in all its glory. It is made with a 100% cotton print (no idea who makes it, sorry), fusible fleece to give it some body, and an magnetic snap closure.

The inside is a complimentary green duck cloth (super durable!), which I love. I made sure to put 2 cup/bottle pockets inside, along with 2 pockets for diapers and wipes, and 2 pockets for Mommy's things. The only thing I wish I had included are exterior pockets, which were always a huge help to me on a diaper bag so I didn't have to dig for absolutely everything...on the next bag I make.

And, because I just can't help myself, I had to make a matching changing pad and burp cloth.

And, for the final touch, a chalkcloth roll-up to go for her sweet 2 year old.
I did chalkcloth and oilcloth wrong sides together, bound with black bias binding (you might recognize it from my placemats...), and added a tie made from the same binding.

There's even a little pocket for the girl who needs chalk on the go. Might just have to make some for my boys now...
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4 comments:

  1. you are amazing. i love checking your blog! i wish i had half the talent that you have!

    mandi harlin

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  2. You are too sweet, Mandi! So glad you like checking in. You have lots of talents - they're just not of the obsessive nature that my sewing is. :)

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  3. I love my new diaper bag! Everything is perfect...the colors, patterns, etc. I don't have to wait to start using it, do I? Thanks for the bag and goodies inside, including Reagan's new favorite, the chalk cloth. Keep designing, Kari!

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  4. Tell me more about the chalkclothe. Is it like a roll up drawing board?? Looks very neat and I would love more details, so I can make one too. I absolutely love these blogs! Thank you sooo much for all the energy you put into making your GREAT projects available for others to try, thank you!

    Moon Mama

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