Diapers to Go Baby Gift

Here's yet another version of the Diapers to Go #150 pattern. 

I  reviewed it before, but I made a couple of minor changes this time around.  I omitted the carry strap (I don't think it gets much use) and I substitued a velcro strap closure instead of my usual magnetic closure.  The velcro strap is more secure and it allows for more bulk inside the carrier.

Here's a side view of it with diapers and wipes inside (you can see how the new closure will allow for more goodies inside):

Inside view (empty):

My only dilemma in constructing it by inserting the strap between the dotted bacground fabric and the batting (so it would not show) was that I could not add the binding as the last step.  This is not something I thought through thoroughly.  When I showed it to my DH, he suggested I simply make a buttonhole in the binding strip to slide over the strap and apply the binding as usual.  What a brilliant idea!  Sometimes it takes a non-sewer to see the obvious.  Thank you DH.  Here's a close-up of that buttonhole:

The recipient thanked my numerous times over the course of a couple days.  I'm glad she loved it.

On my cutting table right now is Kwik Sew 3854, view B.  Have a great rest of the week.

Diapers on the Go

These are diaper carriers that I made for baby shower gifts.  The pattern is from All My Bags & Quilts Too! (Diapers to Go! #150).  This is a favorite go-to pattern for gifts.  It is quick to make, it only takes about two hours start to finish, and it is also inexpensive as it only requires a small amount of yardage.



The crochet flower is from a previous post.  I made the rhinestone bling paw print with my Silhouette digital die cut machine.  It is design number paw_print_C20091123162012_2581 from the Silhouette online store. 


Here's what the inside looks like.  Diapers are inserted in one pocket and a small package of baby wipes fits in the other.

To attach the binding across the top of the pockets, I fold the binding in half, wrong sides together and press.  Then I attach it to the top of the pocket raw edges together.  I flip the pocket over, pulling the folded and pressed edge of the binding to the back side and sew on the front side using my Bulky Overlock Foot #12C.  Here's what it looks like as I attach the binding.

Diaper Carrier and Hoop Wall Hanging

Yep, it's another Diapers to Go diaper and wipe carrier baby gift.

This is by far, my all-time favorite gift to sew for new mommys.

The lovely recipient of this one already has a girl version that I made for her several years ago.

She is expecting a little boy this time, so I chose the gray, yellow, and black theme.

I also added a cute little embroidery hoop wall hanging embellished with her new son's initials. 

He is REW III, that's why I added the three little hearts after his initials.

 

Some shell stitch crochet around a wooden embroidery hoop adds a sweet frame to the hooped fabric.

The raw edges of the hooped fabric on the back side are completely covered.

Hug Snug rayon seam binding was the perfect finishing touch.

 

The walking foot was perfect for quilting straight lines across the outer shell of the diaper carrier.  But when it came to the inner pockets . . .

I decided to experiment with some quilting.

The left polka dot pocket panel has a square grid quilted on it.

The right side is quilted with a feather pattern.

Hmmmmm, no synergy between the geometric grid quilting and the feather quilting.

I opted to quilt both sides with the square grid pattern.

That's better.

If you're looking for a fun, quick, and very much appreciated baby gift, this one fits the bill.

Before this young mom knew I would be making a second one for her, she actually asked if she could purchase one from me.

I reassured her that I already planned to gift her with a new one.

It's nice to know she really liked the first one.

 

I have a new home dec item to share with you as soon as I get it photographed.  Until then . . .

 

"Love one another, just as Christ has loved you."  (John 13:34, paraphrased by me)

- Pam -

Another Diapers to Go Baby Gift

Front view

Here's yet another version of this go-to-baby-gift pattern.  I've reviewed it a number of times, so I won't bore you with another review, but I did want to share photos of this most recent version.  It is a gift for my daughter's friend.  She had a little boy several months ago, yes, several moths ago.  Okay, better late than never.  LOL



Side view (filled with diapers and wipes)

If the fabric looks familiar, it is because I used leftover's from this post.

Revised closure

The only thing I changed on the pattern was the closure, which I revised with the version that I made last June.



Inside view

On my cutting table now is a clothing item for myself.  Stay tuned for pics to come.  What are you starting off sewing this new year?

Pam