How To Make A Nappy Changing Mat

Scissors for both fabric and paper button or velcro.

How to make a nappy changing mat. Fold the edges under and pin it together and then sew along the whole top edge of the change mat using the same 6mm 1 4 seam allowance. The ribbon should run lengthwise along the changing pad. Ad wedge changing mat for 15 95 on amazon buy here. Fabric for outer layer.

Turn under 1 2 inch on the unfinished ends of the open short side and pin together. To make a nappy wallet you will need. Top stitch around 1 4 of an inch closing up the hole. Fabric for the lining if you would like to use different prints pins.

Consider using a contrasting thread for a pop of color. I made this mat so that i could roll it secure it and store it in my diaper bag i made this along with a nursing cover and a cover for the car seat with the same fabric and my diaper bag is a different pattern but the same brown and turquoise colors so everything goes well together below you can see how the cover un rolls it s very easy but sometimes i used to trow it on the diaper bag. Pin the middle of ribbon to the center of one short end of the changing pad. Fill the pockets then fold the mat into thirds.

Topstitch with a 1 8 seam and continue to add a decorative topstitch all the way around your mat. A twist on the typical changing mat design this wedge changing mat discourages baby from rolling during nappy changes you still need to. Finally add the button. It s really super easy.

Vc row 0 vc column vc column text 0 this waterproof diaper changing mat tutorial is perfect for slipping into a purse when you and your baby are on the go. Flip the changing pad right side out so that the rip stop is showing and the back fabric is showing on the other side with the terry cloth sandwiched in between. With a medium iron on the rip stop side press the edges make sure to test so you don t scorch your fabric. With a few simple materials you can make this useful baby accessory.

Top stitch around all four sides of the changing pad. You don t need to but i like that the seam is then along the whole edge rather than just the gap and it adds an extra level of reinforcement on the straps. Cut out 14 height by 4 5 wide from the bottom corner of the rectangle repeat for opposite side only on the bottom.