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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Fabric Diaper Case

I am probably not the most organized person... well, probably more like I can't even keep the word organized in order. Because of this fault I find myself a sucker for organizers, holders, pouches, and such.

Ever since I have seen those super cute diaper & wipe cases, I have been in love... no...wait... in LUST! But I just can't get myself to spend $12 on something that will hold diapers. I like to organize, but I am still cheap. So instead, I decided to make one.

Measure and cut out two squares from paper, one measureing 10 x 7.5 and the other 14 x 7.5. The smaller square will be the pattern for the front of the case and the 14 x 7.5 will be the back/tab. After this you can cut from the fabric now. Cut 2 pieces of fabric with the 10 x 7.5 square, one outter layer and one inner layer. Also cut 2 pieces of fabric with the 14 x 7.5 square, one inner and one outter.

Take your two pieces of 10 x 7.5 squares and place them face side up together. Sew the pieces together, but leave a small opening on one side (near the bottom) so you can turn the piece right side out again.

For the 14 x 7.5 squares, pin them face side up together. Take a dinner plate to use the round edge to trace a nice round smooth end. Now go ahead and sew the pieces together and on the round end you traced.... again, make sure to keep a little bit unsewn (near the bottom) so you can turn it right side out.

Now that you have both pieces sewn and turned correctly out, take the two pieces and place them again right side up together and sew the pieces. Once down, turn correct side out. Go ahead and sew your button on.

Impressed? Now you have one prettty hip AND cheap diaper and wipe case. I have posted pictures, but they aren't showing exactly what I said to do because I made these instructions up as I went. So I figured out what worked and what didn't. So, follow the instructions and take the pictures as loosly based guidelines :)

26 comments:

  1. Im so glad to finally be able to read this and think DONT NEED :)

    potty training hath been a carnival ride :)

    I will pass it on to friends though.

    have a great day!

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  2. Man, you are so crafty! I think its awesome how you can look at something in a store or a magazine and try to make it yourself--often successfully!

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  3. Your directions are way simpler than others I've seen - thanks!

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  4. How cute is that?! I might actually be able to do that--and that says so so much :)

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  5. That is awesome! Thanks for sharing the directions! Are you going to make any and put them on your Etsy shop??

    Hope your week is going well!

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  6. GReat idea.. I've seen these around and wanted to buy one for my sister in law for the new baby coming in november..but I just couldn't see myself buying it for that much either. But I also can't see myself cutting a straight line (even if I use a ruler) and then sewing a straight line... eek! MAybe I will just brake down and buy one. lol I envy those who can cut draw a straight line GOOD FOR U!

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  7. How cool is that! I have been wanting one of those for awhile but I am with you, they are kind of expensive!

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  8. Beautiful! These would go great with the baby accessory business I'm trying to do...but so far hairbows are the extent of my creativity right now!

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  9. I was given one when I had my last little one and I love it! It works great!

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  10. Fabulous! I could never bring myself to order the $35 ones! That's wonderful :)

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  11. those are way cuter than carrying a diaper out of church to change a diaper!

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  12. That is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I have also wanted those for a while now, but never got around to buying one.

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  13. Very cute! Are you adding them to your Etsy shop? You should!

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  14. i agree - are you adding this to the etsy store??

    super cute!!

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  15. Hye,
    I just wanted to let you know that I made the cheeseburger soup last night and LOVED it! I made a double batch and I'm sure glad I did because my husband and I could eat it all day long.
    Thanks,
    Lilah

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  16. I am hopefully planning on adding them. I just want to tweeck a couple things and get them perfected :)

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  17. Oh, man, I wish I could put something together like this "just like that". You make it look so easy! (I was given a diaper case for my daughter, and then I handed over this project to my mom to make one for my son! Haven't dove into the sewing world yet!)

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  18. Way Cute! Thanks for sharing!

    Oh and that post about the breast milk ice cream.....EW!

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  19. Very cute! Oh and your wedding band - beautiful!

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  20. Totally gonna keep this one! I might have someone who can make one for me! :)

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  21. You are a homemaker extraordinaire. Cool idea.

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  22. This looks fun, how do you do the button and button hole?

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