My boutique style diaper bag turned into an overnight bag

[Charmie981]

GRRR!! The pattern says the bag should measure approximately 14" by 16". I followed the pattern as it says I should, with the proper seam allowances and everything and my bag is 16X20!!! It's positively *HUGE*. Think of the bag from the movie _One Fine Day_ and you'll have an idea. There's now way I can use this as a diaper bag. I wouldn't need this much space if I was formula feeding triplets!!

I'm so mad. I'm super pregnant and wanted to get this done before baby comes because I know I won't get it done afterwards. All told, I spent almost $70 on supplies to make a bag, a changing pad, and two wet bags (one for each kiddo). I was so excited about having an entire set that matched . I have enough fabric left to make a smaller bag, but I'll have to buy more interfacing, webbing for the handles, and then I don't know if I'll have enough time to get it done, seeing as I'm over 38 weeks now...

I should have just BOUGHT myself a bag for this price. At least it would have been what I wanted!!

[stafl]

So sell it on Ebay!
What pattern did you use? I just ordered the totesalot pattern to make myself a diaper bag, and can't wait to get started on it!

[Sandra Dee]

Could it be that there are parts that are supposed to fold in on the sides? Sometimes bags should have a boxy look, and when they're flat they measure much larger.

Just tryin' to help.

[Charmie981]

I used Simplicity 5527 (I think you can see it here). Part of the problem is that they don't put the bags in perspective at all...no on on the cover holding them, etc, so I had a hard time visualizing the size. I made bag B with a changing pad and two pouches to match. It's a really nice bag, with only one minor flaw, so I might try to sell it on ebay. I dunno...after I make a smaller one, it might be nice to have an entire "baby luggage" set, so I might keep it.

Momschooling...nope, I was measuring it right; it's just huge. I think I'm going to e-mail Simplicity and complain about it. I should've known better...Simplicity has never been one of my favorite pattern brands. My mom had major issues with their measurements and yardage requirements at times, too.

[lazydaisy]

lalalalalalalalala

Not listening to you, I just bought this pattern

[Charmie981]

lazydaisy, it's a really nice pattern, it just doesn't come out to what it measures to be. I made bag A the second time and it's a really nice bag. I'll measure the size it turned out if you want .

[heavensdoll]

My mother has a shop back home and i make bags for her shop and for friends for baby showers and stuff. I am also making bags to put in stores here. I just finished 4 support your troops and 6 john deer bags. I have been going bags now for about 2 yrs and sometimes enjoy doing them. Sewing is a release for me...then some days when the machines are stupid i want to run...lol
But i dont use a pattern anymore. I just get my measurements and play. If someone wants me to do them a bag i just ask how big and go to town. If you wanna yell at me your more than welcome and I can try to explain it. I tryied to show my sil and i have to draw out the bag so i know what I am doing and she drew her own and lord i got so lost...lol but its super easy but a lot of explaining. But i am game to share if someone wants to know.
April
Mom of 4, Ashland Denver Jade 7, Alyssia Piper Leigh 4, Ausin Jasper Cole aka BU 3, Aleczander Hartman Chance 14m..
Wife to Jimmy

[Kari_mom]

I agree about Simplicity sewing patterns, they are not my favorite because they are so inconsistent and full of errors.

Two of my babies came at 42+ weeks and I swear it was because I didn't feel 'ready' for them. So maybe you will have more time than you think, :LOL.

Good luck!

[ekortering]

Thanks for the heads up on size -- I just bought that pattern from the last JA 99 cent sale.

Erin

[~Megan~]

I think in some way its funny (don't hurt me!) because I always wanted a bigger bag. All the bags in the store were way too small for what I wanted to carry.

I bet it would sell well on ebay.