Deluxe Diaper Bag
This bag was a gift for friends’ first baby (who is now probably 6!) I used coordinating home décor fabrics for the outside and a fun plaid for the lining. The embroidery designs on the outside all come from Evy Hawkins’ Baby Applique designs and I chose the colors for the appliqué from the striped outer fabric. I also added a pleated ruffle around the top.
This bag was my own design and I added several features I thought would be useful. First, on the outside I created two little pleated pockets with tab closures to hold a cell phone and other have-at-hand items.
The zippered pocket on the inside was lined with vinyl to hold wet items.
A trio of pleated pockets and two bottle sleeves are also located on the inside of the bag.
I distinctly remember embroidering these designs. I was nearly finished with the second panel when my machine “hiccupped” and the hoop popped off! I nearly had a heart attack. Miraculously, I was able to re-hoop the fabric and adjust the design to finish the stitching but I held my breath until the piece was finished!
