Lola Bea Diaper Bag Pattern

Tired of having to choose between a practical diaper bag or a stylish diaper bag?

The Lola Bea Diaper Bag will bring you the best of both worlds - a bag that suits all your needs, and doesn't compromise on looks!

Bag Features:

• 2 exterior elastic pockets, customizable interior elastic pockets and a unique interior zippered divider pocket that separates the bag interior into two separate compartments!
• magnetic flap closure
• fully lined and interfaced with sturdy construction techniques
• comfortable shoulder strap
• finished dimensions: 14"x12"x5"

Included in this PDF pattern:

• 23 pages of detailed instructions plus 23 pages of printable pattern pieces (see cutting options below)
• over 80 full color diagrams to guide you through each step
• two options for cutting pieces:
• using a rotary cutter and measurements provided (three pattern pages will need to be printed if using rotary cutter)
• OR use printable full-sized pattern pieces provided - no need to enlarge

Recommended Experience Level: intermediate

Materials Needed:

• 1 ½ yd main fabric for bag exterior (54” wide home décor weight or 45” wide 100% quilting cotton recommended)
• 2 yd fabric for bag lining (45” wide 100% quilting cotton recommended)
• 4 ½ yd heavy weight fusible interfacing (20” wide)
• 1 yd fusible fleece (45” wide)
• 12” non-separating zipper
• Magnetic snap
• 1 ¼ yd ¼” elastic
• Sewing needle suitable for heavy fabrics - size 12-14 recommended
• Optional: 1”x1” piece of plastic canvas for magnetic snap support

 

Pattern is an instant download PDF file. The download link will be instantly sent to the email address that is on file with your Paypal account, so please ensure that Paypal has your correct email address on file. You'll also have the option to download the file from a pop-up window that will appear immediately after your purchase. Either way, make sure to save the file to your computer for future use. Also please be aware that if you pay by e-check through Paypal, the payment will take 5-7 business days to process, and the download link will not be emailed to you until that time. Let us know if you have any problems or questions along the way!

Lola Bea Diaper Bag PDF Pattern - $9

Copyright Info: This diaper bag pattern is for individual use only. You may not copy or distribute this pattern to any individual or group. You may not produce derivative works of this pattern. If you would like to sell diaper bags made from this pattern, please email me regarding a Limited Commercial License.

We Did It! Wednesday

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1. Enter a link (specific blog post, not your homepage) using the Linky Tools below to something you made that you want to share. It can be something you sewed, crafted, painted, baked, or anything else you made that you want to share.
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Tutorial: 3 Easy Burp Cloth Variations

Handmade burp cloths make great baby gifts, and can be simple and fast to make. Plus, they're less expensive and much cuter than anything you'll find in a store!

Want to try 3 different variations to give a bit of variety to your burp cloths? These are all super simple methods, that even a first time sewer can tackle.

Materials for All Variations:

Flannel: cut 2 - 9"x16" pieces for each burp cloth

Rick Rack: 1.5 yard (for Variation Number 1) per burp cloth

Variation Number 1: Rick Rack Burp Cloths

1. Using a bowl (or CD, in my case), trace a curved line onto all four corners of each layer of flannel, and cut.

2. Place rick rack near edge of one layer of fabric (for narrow rick rack, I keep it about 1/8" from the raw edge, for jumbo rick rack, I let the outer curves of the rick rack hang off the edge of the flannel so I can keep the seam allowance fairly small - my Rick Rack Receiving Blanket Tutorial explains the technique in a bit more detail) and use a basting stitch to stitch the rick rack around all edges of fabric. I keep my stitches about 1/8" away from the center of the rick rack, toward the raw edges of fabric so that the stitches won't show when you stitch down the center of the rick rack in the next step. Let the two ends overlap and trim the excess.

3. Pin both pieces of flannel right sides together, matching raw edges. Stitch around all sides of fabric, 1/8" in from basting stitch sewn in step 2 (which should put your stitched along the center of the rick rack that is sandwiched in the middle), and leaving a 3" opening on one side.

4. Turn fabric right side out and press, also pressing raw edge of opening under. Topstitch close to edge around entire burp cloth, also stitching opening closed.

That's it, you're done!

Variation Number 2: Rag Edge Burp Cloths

(full Rag Edge Receiving Blanket Tutorial here)

1. Using a curved edge, trace and trim each corner of each layer of flannel into a curve.

2. Pin two flannel pieces wrong sides together. Using a narrow zig zag stitch (I keep my stitch length fairly short as well), stitch around all raw edges, 5/8" from edge (do not leave any space for an opening).

3. With scissors, make small slits 1/2" apart around entire burp cloth, close to but being careful to not cut into seam allowance.

Throw burp cloths into the washing machine and dryer. The cut edges will fray and become softer with each wash!

Variation Number 3: Serged Burp Cloths

1. Using a curved edge, trace and trim each corner of each layer of flannel into a curve.

2. Place two flannel pieces wrong sides together and serge around all edges. I find that keeping my stitch length on the short side helps when serging around the curved edges.

Whip up a few more!

Great job! Enjoy using your burp cloths with your little one, or make some to have on hand for gifts!

Burp Cloths, Check

When I buy or order flannel for a receiving blanket, I always buy 1.5 yards of each print. It seems to be the perfect amount for a good sized receiving blanket, and leaves just enough left over for one or two matching burp cloths.

With all the single and double layer receiving blankets I've made lately, I had a big pile of fabric waiting to be made into burp cloths.

To save myself from burp-cloth-sewing boredom, I chose three different easy styles, and made a few of each. It's so nice to have that checked off of my to-do list and have the fabric out of my sewing room and into the baby's room. I'll be sharing a tutorial that gives a quick run-down for each of the three burp cloth styles soon!

We Did It! Wednesday

Welcome to We Did It! Wednesday!

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1. Enter a link (specific blog post, not your homepage) using the Linky Tools below to something you made that you want to share. It can be something you sewed, crafted, painted, baked, or anything else you made that you want to share.
2. Try to check out at least one other link on the list (and I'm sure they'd love it if you left a comment too).
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Rolled Fabric Flower Headband

I made this little headband to go along with a baby gift the other day. Nothing too complicated or original, just a simple headband made out of size 18-24m nylon tights and a few rolled fabric flowers.

I wrapped it around some cardstock and it was ready to go! Now to make some for my own little girl - have I mentioned my headband anxiety? It's another one of those weird fixations that I've been dwelling on but have done nothing about. Maybe this is the week :).

Sneak Peek

As you know, I have a couple of new patterns in the works, and since I think that I'll be ready to release the first before this baby comes (just over two weeks left now), I thought it would be a good time for a sneak peek! I've been dreaming up my perfect diaper bag for months, and think I've finally narrowed all the ideas down...

My very favorite part of the bag? The interior zippered divider pocket. It's perfect for all of my (AKA non-diaper/non-feeding/non-spitup) things and was the top of my "needed" list for a diaper bag. It also separates the bag interior into two separate sections, each of which are lined with elastic pockets.

I still have the task of naming the bag - I have a few ideas, but would love to hear your suggestions if you have any you'd like to share!

We Did It! Wednesday

Welcome to We Did It! Wednesday!

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1. Enter a link (specific blog post, not your homepage) using the Linky Tools below to something you made that you want to share. It can be something you sewed, crafted, painted, baked, or anything else you made that you want to share.
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