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04.04

Wipeable Foldable Portable Changing Mat Tutorial (with snaps!)

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I’ve been hoarding this pretty floral oilcloth for years now and finally thought up the perfect project for it! This is a super simple changing mat with a few great features! The oilcloth makes it wipeable and it folds up into a little rectangle with a strap and snap to hold it together. This changing mat tutorial includes a pattern and is the perfect size for baby’s first year and has a layer of batting for a bit of softness.

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Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

Is it making me excited to change baby diapers for the first time in over 6 months??? MAYBE! The power of a sewing project, I tell ya.

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

I serged the edges of this project, because I love the look of serging. (Plus, it’s National Serger Month!) Serging is also an easy way to finish oilcloth because you don’t have to turn the fabric, leaving bulky seam allowances. If you don’t have a serger, there are 2 options for easy finishing: use a tight zig-zag stitch for a similar effect OR use bias tape to bind around the edges (and add a pop of color).

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

I used my serger machine for this project. It’s a simple sew, makes a fun shower gift, and might even make you excited about baby poop!

Changing Mat Tutorial


-1/2 yard Oilcloth
-1/2 yard cotton, canvas, or other for backing. (I’m using denim)
-1/2 yard batting, my favorite is Warm & Natural, it’s felted and easy to work with.
–Kam Snap + Pliers
-pattern (see button below!)

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Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

I got this floral at a fabric shop and can’t find it online. But here are some other cute options:
–Cherry Blossom Floral
–Hibiscus Floral
–Green Apple Oilcloth
–Yellow Apple 
–b/w Polka Dot

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew
Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

Instructions:

To start, print out the pattern piece and tape together. There are just two pages. Cut out the pattern pieces.

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

Cut 1 main piece from your front fabric, backing fabric and batting. You’ll have 3 pieces. Cut 1 strap from front fabric.

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

Stack main pieces as shown above, with the right side of the front facing up and the right side of the back fabric facing DOWN. And the batting in the middle. Line up all the edges. Use sewing clips to hold it together and serge edges, shown in grey.

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Fold strap in half and match long edges. Serge around raw edges of strap. Sew to a corner of the mat, 3″ from the corners edge.

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Place a snap at the end of the strap. And a corresponding snap at the same spot on the other top corner of the mat, 3″ from the corner. Fold up your mat before placing the snaps to make sure you get the right side of the snap where it needs to go.

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

That’s it! Fold it up and stick it your diaper bag!

Oilcloth Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew
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Accessories:
Grey Diaper Bag // c/o Fawn Design
Pink Baby Hat // Zara
Pixie Baby Hat // Pattern

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DIY Baby Changing Mat Tutorial | See Kate Sew

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5 Comments

  1. Christina

    04/04 at 6:13 PM

    So cute! I’m not too familiar with oil cloth, but could this be done with laminated cotton too? Is it washable? I worry about the backside getting dirty. Thank you!!!

  2. Lolly Jane

    04/05 at 6:59 PM

    This is too cute. You are so talented and that baby is darn adorable!

    XO

  3. Hilde

    04/07 at 4:15 AM

    The perfect project for that cool cactus print oilcloth I saw the other day. To the fabric shop!

  4. Anne

    04/07 at 2:47 PM

    The snaps are so smart!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow morning that features your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=87457 –Anne

  5. daffy

    04/18 at 12:41 AM

    Awesome project. Baby is adorable!

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