Tutorial for a Changing Pad With Pockets

Changing pads are convenient to have with you when you need to change your baby's diaper, especially when you're on the go. This changing pad can easily be rolled or folded and stuffed in a diaper bag. The pocket design allows you to add wipes, diaper rash cream and diapers so you have a complete kit all in one place.

Instructions

1

Cut a piece of chenille or flannel fabric to 13 inches by 35 inches. Cut a piece of cotton print fabric to 13 inches by 35 inches. Stack the two pieces of fabric on top of each other, wrong sides of the fabric facing out. Pin the edges together.

2

Sew all the way around the edges leaving a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Leave one 4 inch section open on one of the shorter sides of the fabric. Cut off the excess fabric on all four corners.

3

Carefully turn the fabric inside out so the right side of the fabrics faces outward. Iron the edges of the cotton side. Pin the open hole closed with sewing straight pins. Sew the open short end all the way across with a top stitch.

4

With the chenille or flannel side facing up, fold one short end 6 1/2 inches over the main body of the fabric so the cotton side shows on this flap. Top stitch all the way around the outer edges with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

5

Cut a small piece of Velcro approximately 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch. Roll the changing pad as you would for transporting and storage. Pin the Velcro pieces in place where they will hold the changing pad closed. Sew the Velcro in place.