by lolly3 09 Sep 2015

Hi Cuties, Well I finished the Portable Baby Change Mat, with a couple of modifications. I am very happy with the way it has turned out. Hope you like it too.

1. Baby Mat Open with Clear Plastic Overlay and side flap pockets to hold wipes & nappy, but I decided to put disposable bags in the pocket instead.
2. My addition to the baby mat, a clear plastic overlay, I bound the edges.
3. The original pattern only had the centre Velcro on it, but I found that when you were holding it by it's handle the sides of the flap pulled up. Adding the side Velcro pieces looks a lot better.
4. Baby bag closed.

The original pattern sourced from So Sew Easy

Thankyou for looking.

Regards Lorraine
South Australia

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Comments (7)

by sbott54 13 Sep 2015

I know a few new mothers who would enjoy this mat. Your adaptations are excellent and really improve its utility. Thanks for pointing out the pattern and your improvements!

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by lolly3 14 Sep 2015

Hi sbott54, Thankyou.
When I am searching the net and find pictures or patterns of craft ideas, I read that you should mention were and who made the item. So I always make sure that I include this in my projects.
I know the lady who I was making this for, just loved the little extra care and detail that made in this baby change mat.
Regards Lorraine

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by tlp22 12 Sep 2015

Beautiful job. I am so jealous of your binding. Looks fantastic.

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by lolly3 13 Sep 2015

Hi tlp, Thankyou for your kind comment. My Darling Husband Keith says that I have a mild case of OCD. Lol.
Regards Lorraine

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by toogie 12 Sep 2015

Lorraine, your binding it 'to die for'! So neat! but then the whole project is. I love the colors too. I may have to look this up and make one, as we have a new baby coming end of March. I recently got a whole roll, which had almost 10 yards in it, of Baby Dry I will use instead of the plastic, though. I love this stuff and it has been a life saver for me, most recently. I like it better than PUL, but I know a lot of ladies do like PUL. I guess its a personal thing, but Baby Dry works excellent for us. Believe me when I say we have 'tried and tested it'.-lol

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by lolly3 13 Sep 2015

Hi toogie, Thankyou so much for your kind words, the original instructions are only made with cotton material, so I thought it would be a good idea to have the plastic overlay. Did not now you could buy Baby Dry material, must have a look for next time. Hope your family is well and settled into there new home.
Regards Lorraine