DIY waterproof baby changing mat/pad

Quickly sew one of the most useful tools in caring for a baby - a waterproof changing mat/pad. These are great to put anywhere a diaper might be changed. They make a fantastic baby shower gift too!
Full written tutorial: www.findmecrafting.com/post/baby-changing-mat
Supplies:
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*Flannel for the top cut to 25 x 18 inches
*White flannel for the center - you could use any color or print but I like to buy a bunch of white and use it for a lot of different changing pads and I don’t want any color to show through - cut to 25 X 18 inches
*PUL (PolyUrethane Laminate) fabric - the back of the changing mat - cut to 25 x 18 inches
*Sewing machine
*Matching general purpose thread
*Fabric scissors - amzn.to/3HmwKPE
OR rotary cutter, ruler and mat for cutting the fabric -amzn.to/46qtYn6
*Iron - amzn.to/471DOMl
*Ironing board
*Sewing clips - amzn.to/42bGdkr
Happy crafting!

[@fionaezzy7719]

Thank you for the very clear and quick instructions. I just made this cute changing mat using the PUL. PUL seems to creep like velvet and extend by the time I got to the end. But I know next time. I will use my walking foot to help with that. The next one I make I might add some small ties on the two sides, so I can fold and roll it up for easy carrying around in a bag etc. Thanks again.

[@findmecrafting]

Sounds like a great idea!

[@OrlaQuirk]

I made these a few years ago, and am making some for a friend's grandbaby now. I was looking for a good tutorial on making these, since I can't ask my friends to fly accross the country for a quick lesson in my sewing room. Thank you!

[@findmecrafting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Super! Thanks so much for the great instructions! I didn’t know what the waterproof fabric was called. Now I know. Thanks and have a great week!

[@findmecrafting]

Happy to help!

[@EspressoBaby]

Excellent tutorial! When I get back in town, I'll be making a handful! Thank you 💖

[@hichamibnelhakim7691]

First I want to thank you for how great you explain how I can get this fabric I need a link to the cloth demand

[@findmecrafting]

The link is the description box below the video. Hope this helps!

[@debdietz833]

Thank you !

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you create this super cute changing mat. It’ll be so useful for any new Mum, and having at least two of them would be so helpful to. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too

[@findmecrafting]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debbiebridges8807]

Can you buy the PUL at the fabric store?

[@brendagriffin6437]

Great Video. I am making changing pads. How does PUL stand up to drying in a dryer?

[@findmecrafting]

It holds up great! Looks new even after a lot of washes for me.

[@OrlaQuirk]

I always dry PUL on low, or hang dry if I have the time. You take good care of it, and it will take good care of you!

[@valeriebigley8759]

Thank you for sharing. 🩷Where can I find the plastic liner?

[@findmecrafting]

They sell PUL on Amazon (link in the description box of the video), at Joann Fabrics and Hobby Lobby. At least these are the places I have found it near me.

[@lourdescastaneda4072]

I found the PUL at Hobby Loby. On line, I've seen it being sold at Joanne's.

[@lourdescastaneda4072]

I'm making one with PUL. I have both fleece and flannel. I want to make with fleece as it's the one with "baby" theme. Will it be okay to do with fleece?

[@findmecrafting]

It will be very soft, but not as absorbent.

[@lourdescastaneda4072]

@findmecrafting I'm confused on your mentioning flannel for Bsorbancy., I think I read somewhere that the PUL side is the side you lay baby on so you can then wipe up any mess. So then It wouldn't matter if the reverse side is fleece.

[@cassieoz1702]

​​@@lourdescastaneda4072 nope, she uses flannel on top (absorbent) and the plastic layer on the bottom to protect any furniture/carpet that's under the mat. If, as she does, you have the fabric textured side of the PUL facing out, you wouldn't want to just wipe any messes off it

[@lizzybetbutt6040]

Love this. Thank you

[@findmecrafting]

You are so welcome!