Thursday, January 28, 2010

Make a Diaper Clutch from a Placemat


This is just about the easiest baby thing out there that you can make! I am sure I saw this on some blog somewhere...forgive me for not remembering where!
I currently have 2 babies in diapers- and my youngest has to wear {2}, yes 2 diapers in two sizes at once, due to his surgery. So the plastic zip bag in the car and diaper bag were getting old pretty fast. ☻
Here is what you do to make this:
1. Buy a placemat at the dollar store.
2. Wash it.
3. Iron it. I used a little spray starch since it really wrinkled when I washed it.
4. Fold it so it creates 2 flaps.
5. Sew on some velcro for a closure. (make sure you mark where you want your velcro so it matches up. I just eye-balled it. )
6. Sew the sides on the larger flap to form a pocket.


Stuff it with diapers and wipes and add it to your diaper bag! Couldn't be easier or cuter.
I am thinking of personalizing it by adding an initial, ribbon, ric-rac, or something and giving it for a baby gift.
What do you think?


He likes It!! (He loved putting any and every thing in his mouth these days!)

15 comments:

Melissa said...

So cute and so simple.I have a baby shower coming up and this would be a cute extra to give. Thanks for sharing.

Jane said...

That is easy! Thanks for sharing!

Expressions by Heather said...

It looks nice and easy! I have a cousin who is having a baby, this is totally going on my list of things to make!

Kristin said...

What a fabulous and easy idea! Thanks for sharing!

Woolverton Girl said...

Very cute! I think it would make a great gift, I'll take one ... wink, wink ;)

Angie - treasuresfortots@gmail.com said...

Love it!!

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Leslie said...

awesome idea!!

Cami said...

Good idea! I always want a good pouch.

Melinda said...

very cute, thanks for sharing! I could use this in our school room {we homeschool} Making it out of a cute educational type theme. Much nicer than the stack on top of a bookcase! I was also just thinking how I needed somthing like this for my carry all {diaper} bag!

Niki said...

oohhh...I love this!!!! Very sophisticated and adorable!!!

Unknown said...

Very cute idea!

The Activity Mom said...

This is so cool! I'd love to link up to it in my Baby Activity post on 4-24. Would it be ok if I used your first picture with the post?

Olivia said...

That is very cute! I'll have to try that for a gift!
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silly eagle books said...

This is awesome! I love it! Such a great homemade gift idea, too. :)

Unknown said...

I just found your site by searching for Halloween Toddler Crafts, and I LOVE it! So many great ideas! I have an 18 month old and we are expecting #2 in November, so I will definitely be making the diaper pouch :)