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From Sewing Patterns by Mrs H:

The Nappy Bag is specially designed to be practical, yet stylish. Ideal for mums who want to look good whilst toting the supplies needed to cope with a little one!

Summary

  • Easy to read instructions, colour photographs, and pattern pieces
  • Nappy/Diaper Bag Pattern
  • Large front pocket, full width back pocket, concealed zipped pocket, 4 elasticated slip pockets and 2 elasticated bottle holders
  • Two short shoulder straps and one detachable long strap
  • 2 optional hooks for keys or dummies

Dimensions

With finished dimensions of 18" (45.75 cm) wide, 10" (25.5 cm) tall, and 5" (12 cm) deep, this versatile bag is big enough to hold multiple items without the usual changing bag look. Many of the testers have also chosen to make additional bags as travel/overnight bags showing just how multi-purpose this pattern is!

Bag Features

This practical Nappy Bag has two short shoulder straps and one detachable long strap which can be used cross body or as a shoulder strap. Ideal for grabbing and going in a hurry! The large front pocket is closed with a magnetic snap sealed flap and contains up to two optional hooks, perfect for keys or keeping dummies to hand. The full width back pocket is closed with hook & loop tape and conceals a hidden zipped pocket.

The interior of the Nappy Bag boasts an impressive array of pockets including a zipped pocket for personal items, 4 elasticated slip pockets and 2 elasticated bottle holders. Add these to the outer pockets and the elasticated outer side pockets, and you'll be able to fit enough in for even the most awkward nappy/diaper changes.

The Nappy Bag can be stabilised with either fusible fleece or Soft & Stable depending on how sturdy you wish it to be. For extra strength, you can choose to add optional rivets to the bag.

The Nappy Bag paper Sewing Pattern is an ideal gift for baby showers and new mums, or a great, satisfying sew to make for yourself.