I never seem to carry a true diaper bag anymore...I have a few tote bags in the car that have a boatload of toys and snacks in them, so I decided it was time to make myself a little bag to house a few diapers and wipes so that I'm always prepared...just in case.
Here it is:
I love the flowers on this gorgeous fabric by the fabulous, Anna Marie Horner. The fabric just makes me happy looking at it. It is big enough to hold two diapers and a package of Target travel wipes.
I also made myself a tote bag thanks to a wonderful tutorial sent to me by the lovely, Charlene and many questions answered via email by the amazingly talented, Lisa. I took it to a meeting I had to go to last night...it felt so nice to actually use something I had made.
Originally, the above photo was going to be the inside/lining, but after I had completed the bag, I found that I really love the Amy Butler polka dots, so the photo below is now the lining.
Thank you again, Lisa, for all your help. I couldn't have done it without you!
LOVE these bags Melissa!
you are so CRAFTY!!!! :)
miss ya
Posted by: Wendy Bretz | August 21, 2007 at 05:31 PM
Cutest diaper bag idea ever! Love it!
Posted by: tiffany | August 21, 2007 at 05:33 PM
Wow. I am SO wishing I'd brought my sewing maching with me!! Love the bags, the flowers...so cool, and the polka dots, perfect choice reversing it!
:)
Posted by: camport | August 21, 2007 at 06:07 PM
So gorgeous!!!
I'm trying to be very, very patient. ;p
xoxox
mel
Posted by: melanie | August 21, 2007 at 07:32 PM
omgosh girl!
you just plain rock at everything you do :)
I'm so inspired to learn how to sew.....so do you need a machine? ;)
Posted by: Maureen | August 21, 2007 at 07:52 PM
Girl, these are absolutely gorgeous!!! I love all the fabric that you used!
Posted by: Charlene Teo | August 21, 2007 at 10:43 PM
oh my!!! they are sooo adorable!!! you ned to start selling these! i want one! :) i hardly ever carry a diaper bag anymore either!
Posted by: jamie | August 22, 2007 at 12:06 AM
everything came out terrific melissa!
Love the polka dots too!
Posted by: kat | August 22, 2007 at 05:51 AM
these items are super cute! how did i guess you'd love the polka dotted side best!?! me too. nice work. you are a wonder. keep up the inventive ideas.
Posted by: marta | August 22, 2007 at 09:44 AM
I love the Chocolate Lollipop fabric too. I have to get sewing. I just made a few things yesterday for people who are staying with us. Cashmere sachet, tea cozy, little crafty stuff. I like the tote with the stripe on the outside. weird isn't it how everybody looks at things so differently?
Posted by: Vicki | August 22, 2007 at 05:56 PM
yep - you need an etsy shop for sure!
Posted by: melanie | August 23, 2007 at 02:02 PM
wonderful! I love the bag! I love the polka dots against the dark fabric (my favorite side actually LOL) I love the simple lines, and it looks like the construction is excellent! Not a pucker to be found, I'm glad I was able to help.
Posted by: Lisa | August 24, 2007 at 05:37 AM
love your sewing projects! and you really, really need to open an etsy shop! (have i mentioned that before?) ha!
Posted by: becky | August 24, 2007 at 06:59 AM
Mel, you are amazing! I have to agree with all the etsy requests. :)
Wish I lived closer so you could give me some sewing hints...
Posted by: margaret | August 24, 2007 at 03:00 PM
Oooh - love the idea of the little diaper case and that tote is fantastic! You are incredible!
Posted by: Erica | August 26, 2007 at 09:22 AM
i just LOVE the tote melissa! they are so wonderful. it always feels so wonderful to finish a project. i hope you are really proud!
Posted by: lauren | March 16, 2008 at 04:14 PM