hayseeds and greenhorns: prototype number one
I am pretty sure that I'm not the only mom in the universe that freaks out about the thought of placing their fresh, clean, shiny, relatively germ-free child onto a public restroom changing table. Or worse yet, walking into a public restroom that hasn't seen an upgrade (or a cleaning for that matter) since 1975. THE HORROR! I have been known to promptly turn right around, find a manager to bitch at and then walk my child to the car to be changed. SIGH.
Anyway, one of the numerous baby items I find to be a necessity is the portable changing pad. I bought one for Logan before he was born and used it to pieces. Had to buy another one for Caleb because I hate for him to have ratty hand-me-downs. When I bought the first one I thought what a clever contraption, but it could certainly be cuter. And then I went on an oilcloth buying spree. And then I even drew out a pattern and mapped some ideas for closures, pockets, etc. And then I folded them all up and put them in a binder to be forgotten about for a while. A year or so later Martha had a segment where she made jumbo sized ones for changing stations around the house (another very clever thing to have around, especially if you live in a two story abode). After that I didn't think about it again until just recently. With all that sloppy back story out of the way, Caleb now has a NEW and CUTE and CUSHY changing pad.
After making this changing pad I have decided upon some improvements and some additions for the next one. Plus I really want to make tags to sew into these things. Have to decide how I'm going to do that. I'm thinking I'll buy some giant twill tape and then silkscreen the logo onto it. That may end up being more trouble than it's worth, but it ought to be fun to try at least.
Anyway, one of the numerous baby items I find to be a necessity is the portable changing pad. I bought one for Logan before he was born and used it to pieces. Had to buy another one for Caleb because I hate for him to have ratty hand-me-downs. When I bought the first one I thought what a clever contraption, but it could certainly be cuter. And then I went on an oilcloth buying spree. And then I even drew out a pattern and mapped some ideas for closures, pockets, etc. And then I folded them all up and put them in a binder to be forgotten about for a while. A year or so later Martha had a segment where she made jumbo sized ones for changing stations around the house (another very clever thing to have around, especially if you live in a two story abode). After that I didn't think about it again until just recently. With all that sloppy back story out of the way, Caleb now has a NEW and CUTE and CUSHY changing pad.
After making this changing pad I have decided upon some improvements and some additions for the next one. Plus I really want to make tags to sew into these things. Have to decide how I'm going to do that. I'm thinking I'll buy some giant twill tape and then silkscreen the logo onto it. That may end up being more trouble than it's worth, but it ought to be fun to try at least.
posted by Amy at 1:39 PM
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