Simple DIY diaper changing mat
Ever since I started crocheting and knitting, I’ve made scarves and toques for all my family members. When my niece was born I made blankets, quilts and toques for her. I knew it wouldn’t be any different for my baby so when I was checking things off my shopping checklist, I knew diaper changing mats were something I would make myself and not buy.
I went to my local fabric store and bought some PUL fabric in cute animals prints. PUL fabric is polyurethane laminate fabric which is laminated, water resistant and is ideal for diaper mats.
I bought monkey with banana and dino prints. I have used both these prints on either side of the mat to make it a dual sides mat. Aren’t these adorable?
I cut both of them into 27″x30″ pieces. I cut same size quilting cotton for the batting to give some cushioning to the mat.
I placed the dino print facing up, the monkey print facing down on top of it, then the quilting cotton on top. It doesn’t matter how you place the quilting cotton as it’s hidden on the inside.
Pinned them together to prevent from shifting and sewed all around leaving a small gap to turn it inside out.
Once you turn it inside out, you should see the PUL fabrics on either side and the batting should be hidden in the middle.
Once you turn it inside out, I pressed the edges in place by hand. I didn’t use an iron for this as I was using PUL fabric.
Finally top stitched all around closing the gap shut and sewed on top across the fabric diagonally to keep the three layers from shifting.
And voila!!!! My dual sided diaper changing mat is all done.
It was so simple to make and has been very useful. We throw it in the washer and even dryer on low heat.
It’s a great beginner sewing project, if you do give it a try then let me know by sharing a picture of it by tagging me @asmihandmade on Instagram I would love to see them all.
Till I post again!!
Ranjitha
