Sunday, November 23, 2008

Rachael's Diaper/Tote Bag

This is a really great bag! Practical, attractive, a style for every season. Made specifically for my sister who does a lot of babysitting for a boy without a bag, this large tote is about 18" long X 12" deep X 5" wide. Her request was for a diaper bag stylish enough to pack around Baby's belongings, as well as hers.
The body is constructed of red duck, and the pockets are red-striped off-white duck. Both sides of the outside of the bag are identical. The striped material on the outside makes the pockets, divided by the straps (3 pockets on each side). I hand-stitched a blanket stitch around the edges (I also used french seams) to make it a little more ornate. This is fairly heavy fabric (like canvas), and the sides and bottom are structured with plastic sheets so it will not fall over or lose its shape.
On the inside of the bag, one entire side is two large pockets with a little more room for diapers and a change of clothing. The other side of the inside is smaller pockets--three shorter ones overlapping three taller pockets. This is a bag that will last for a long time!
**Soon to follow: a small flatbag to match. This is the bag that inspired those!**

I've also made this bag out of corduroy and cotton prints. (It looks just as good, is very sturdy, and the lighter weight material is kinder to my sewing machine!)

Price range: $25 - $40 (varies according to material cost and type)
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BY CUSTOM ORDER ONLY!

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