Diaperbag! (And, "You guys are crazy!")

[shellie]

Your bags are beautiful!!  I love your choice of fabrics and everything!!  Awsome!

[aschnebly]

When I first looked at that bag I thought it was a Kate Spade...

but then I looked closer and realized it was much much better!  Backpack straps are genius!

[amemm]

Those bags are beautiful.. And they are practical too!  Tutorial please!

[humblestumble]

really professional looking bags. I bow to you. haha. I dont have a baby or anything, but those are still awesome.

[starlene]

Great job on your bags.  The colour choices are just beautiful!

[soulofgrace40]

your choice of materials is wonderful........i love the fabric and the bags. welcome

[jtfelix]

Those bags are absolutely beautiful! Diaper bags have come a long way baby!

[greengirlak]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your diaper bags. I've been making some myself lately (lots of babies coming at work) and have fancied a messenger type bag for easy arms free access to the world.  However, your backpacks bags look just like Petunia Pickle Bottoms!  They're amazing and so inspiring. 

One question: how do you make your changing pads--as in, what layers are included?  I had an unfortunate experience using a shower curtain liner as the waterproof bottom layer this weekend, and now am stumped.  Any hints? Thanks!

[brubendall]

Thanks everyone!  Actually, I do use Petunia Picklebottom as my inspiration.  I can't fathom spening $150 on a diaperbag.     But other people do, which is why I am able to sell these for about $100.     But at least my clients are getting something original - almost all of my fabrics are discontinued and come from a local furniture store that sells the fabric after the furniture they are made with is discontinued, so no two are alike 

For the changing pad, I don't make it waterproof, just washable.  I use mine mostly when in a public restroom - to keep my baby's bottom off the grimy, germy, plastic changing area.  I am not worried about any urine soaking through my pad onto the changing area (though she rarely pees while changing her diaper), I am worried about germs and bacteria getting on the baby.  Are your clients specifically asking for waterproof?  Come to think of it, I think Petunia Picklebottom's bags are waterproof inside, but I've never had a need for that either (personally).

edited to add:  My layers just include fabric with a little bit of batting sandwiched inside for a bit of comfort.  I have a store-bought one just like this.

another edit:  If you really want waterproof, or at least water resistent, you could try spraying your completed project (pad and/or bag) wtih something like Scotch Guard.

Betsy

[Ezri_B]

greengirlak you could try iron-on vinyl. I like it.