My new diaper bag design!

I've been working really hard on this one for the last few days and now I am finally ready to show it off!! I really love this bag because of all its great features. The first one I should mention is, that you can adjust the size (width) of the bag. You simply pull on the straps attached to the side of the bag and voila. It is transformed into a much smaller, more purse type of bag. The straps are also great to carry extra blankets and clothes in case your diaper bag is already full.
The bag comes with a set of regular shoulder straps, as well as one large adjustable strap.

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The inside - 5 pockets overall. One of them is a hidden pocket with zipper closure.

In the back I added a large zippered pocket that is lined with wipeable fabric. We all know Babies can get messy..so next time you have one of those dirty bibs or burp cloths, you don't have to worry about getting everything else dirty. Simply put it in the back pocket and wipe it clean later on when you're back home.

The side pockets are pleated which will give you plenty room for any type of bottle.

The front is divided into two large pockets. Plenty of extra space!!
The bag closes with two magnetic snaps but also comes with an adjustable strap. This comes in handy when you have a lot to carry around and need that little extra room. The button at the end of the strap will keep the strap from pulling through. This way all of your belongings will stay in place.

Last but not least I should mention that this bag is machine washable:
Gentle or hand wash cycle, cold water, air dry or tumble dry low.

reusing a skirt

It's so much fun reusing things!! I haven't done much yet but I am liking it more and more.

A couple weeks ago I bought some clothes off of a girl. She had this really cute skirt which was a little too big for me but I liked the details on it so I got it anyway. My first idea was to turn it into a pillow case but I really wanted to use the waistband so I thought it would look best on a purse.

This is what the skirt looked like. Isn't the stitching pretty?

I started cutting off the waistband and cut out some of the plain brown part to make the bag a little shorter. I put some pleats in and then cut out the corners to give the bag a bottom. It is still pretty long, but I will just use it as a large shopper. :)

Next I cut out the zipper, put a hot pink lining inside and attached a pair of fake leather handles I already had at home.  Voila - done! :)

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