ACU Baby Gift Set

I had a dear friend of mine send me fabric and some of her husband's ACU military uniforms to transform into a diaper baby for her upcoming baby girl.  It was quite a project but it was FUN!  I enjoyed ripping apart the uniform WAY TOO MUCH! :-)

Now that Julie has finally received her gift I can blog about it!

After a full day of sewing this is how my bed looked...meaning I would have to finish the project if I wanted any sleep!

Action shot of me sewing the bag together.

Another action shot, thanks to timers.  Deep in concentration.

FINISHED!  The supports in the side helping it stand up didn't end up staying, that's a project I need to work on for later is figuring that out.  It still needed to be "dolled up" a little.  The two front pockets were camouflaged into the rest of the bag...you didn't even know there were pockets there did you?

Here's the inside.  There is an inside pocket on the back side.  I used a magnet closure which was fun to do, but a little pricey.

Diaper changing pad (rolled up).  There was a pocket on the outside but I removed that the night before I mailed it...would be nice to have a pocket for diaper cream, etc, but the placement would be right in the baby's back....need to think that one through a little more.

Unrolled changing pad, WITH diaper carry case in it.  Currently holding 2 diapers and a wipe container (for the picture).

Close up of final embellishments.  It's amazing how those little dragon flies and the bows really make the front pockets POP out!

The FINAL product!  I was really happy with how it turned out.  These go online for hundreds of dollars.  This one was made with love for a GREAT friend!  It's got 2 side pockets for bottles, 2 front pockets (with Velcro for "Army Wife" and "Lastname" name tags to stick), 1 inside pocket, and 1 literally hidden pocket on the very back side.

LOVED making it!  If you're interested in someone this elaborate you'll need to see how much I love you first :-)

HAPPY few months before baby-time Julie!

P.S. I am going to be making burp cloths to finish the set...just haven't gotten that far yet and was impatient for Julie to see the bag!  Stay tuned.

Changing Pad & Diaper Carry

Picked up this fabric from the remnants rack a few weeks ago and haven't been able to figure out what to do with it...until today.

This is a changing pad that rolls up AND has a diaper pouch! The pouch will hold a wipes case and at least 2 diapers (as pictured). There are SEVERAL things I will do differently the next one I make but this was my own creation, no pattern! The solid blue is a shower curtain so it'll wipe clean...I won't use this next time, I will use a table cloth or something a little more sturdy.

Cost $15

(All prices are subject to change and are negotiable)

Diaper Cases

I LOVE this pattern. Also includes an outside pocket for pacifiers, cream, etc. Your for $5

See also Baby Gift Set

(All prices are subject to change and are negotiable)

Baby Gift Set

I have to start this post off by saying

MALLORIE IF YOU'RE READING THIS POST

(before August 1st)...STOP!!!!

I don't want to ruin the surprise for your babyshower!

Here is a picture of the whole gift set. The set includes a tote bag, diaper carry case, changing pad, and four over-the-shoulder burb cloths.

The tote bag

Changing Pad

Changing Pad, rolled up

Burp cloths

Diaper Carry Case

This gift set is available for purchase for: $30

Individual items also available for purchase.

Diaper Carry Case: $5
Changing Pad: $5
Set of 4 Burp Cloths: $8
Large Tote Bag: $15

(All prices are subject to change and are negotiable)

Diaper Cases

Each diaper case is large enough for a small wipe container and 2-3 diapers. The purple one is currently available. All fabrics are upon request. Cost $5

(All prices are subject to change and are negotiable)