How to make a Changing Pad Cover from a Towel

TO MAKE A CUSTOM SIZE CHANGING PAD:
Note: You will need to play with the math. This just gives you a general idea:
Take the length and width of your Pad, PLUS the height of your pad, PLUS however much you want it to tuck under (you prob want it to tuck under a few inches). Cut a large rectangle of fabric those dimensions (with all those added lengths). Then you need to cut 4 squares from the corners that are the height of your pad PLUS however much you want the towel to tuck under/around the pad. For instance, in my project, the pad is 5 inches tall, so I cut out the squares 7x7 inches.
Just experiment and see how it goes!
Make sure you always stay by your baby while changing their diaper!
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[@crturck]

I just used these directions to make 5 changing pad covers for a granddaughter who is due today! Your directions were very clear and easy! and fit perfectly. I chose to use flannel for the covers and I really liked how you did the elastic for such a perfect fit. Thank you!

[@KellyHunk]

Just got my first brand new sewing machine and having a baby as well!! This is my third baby but I am getting creative with this one and wanted to try some sewing projects. I just stared to put the baby's room together and want to do this. SO glad I found your channel. I think this is gonna be my first project. Thanks a lot!!!

[@marysmith7313]

Your tutorials are excellent. They are for everyone, whether they have an new or old sewing machine. Your suggestions on different ways to handle a procedure are great

[@AvonessaFabricFlowersMK]

Your ideas are filled with great love and care!!!

[@EvaEva-od8wg]

Great to see you again! Easy and lovely tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@jenibober8998]

I've been looking to buy a towel changing pad cover! I use a changing pad for laying my son on when he gets out of the bath. This is amazing. Going to try making this tonight. Thank you!

[@dawnparker614]

Just made one for my Grandaughter, fab!! Thanks 😀

[@lindalardner3745]

Hey Dana Only found your channel recently and now flicking through endless opportunities Such clear straightforward instructions thank you so much

[@Tanya99503]

thanks for the great tips. I'm a grandma just starting to take up the hobby. you are making it easy

[@asheerahopson2331]

I just made one using your method, with the enclosed casing!! I’m in love!!! I did a matching crib sheet! It was so easy! And fast!! I did both in no time!! Going to embroider on it, and give as a gift! Thank you for the videos! I wish I could post a picture

[@heatherkurunczi3146]

I’m going to make it with the enclosed casing for the elastic as well. I don’t like stitching on the elastic. Did you change the measurements at all, or does it still fit? Thanks!

[@sweetalicious49]

what an excellent idea! LOVE it...LOVE it!

[@Avonlea80]

Glad to see a new video up from you!!! I just found your channel about a month ago and love everything that you have done so far... your instructions are so easy to follow, and I love that I can easily see how to make the items as well because of the camera angles and I love all of the tips you include while making a project :)

[@MADEEveryday]

+Avonlea80 Thanks so much! :) - Dana

[@joanhuertas3396]

You inspired me to be a famous designer that sells clothes for alot of money

[@evieandchloe4975]

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[@marietteforget7804]

Hi Dana and thanks a million! I will make one! 😎🌸 You’re very creative and inspiring!

[@sheejamanoj2782]

Thank you dana, all your videos are great.

[@riwybo7612]

Loving all your videos. I found you a week ago and I've watched nearly all of them already. I'm new to sewing so finding you is awesome for me.

[@MADEEveryday]

+riwybo That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing! And have fun with your new sewing adventures :) - Dana

[@migueanabarrientos1497]

Absolutely love your videos!!! You explain things perfectly! And u don't over complicate things! 😄👌🏼 can you post one about doing baby onesies!!! Currently expecting baby #2 and want to make my baby's onesies🤗 KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!!!

[@missbridjety]

you made that super easy to understand and do, thank you

[@debbieryan6731]

I really really love your videos. You go the speed I like.

[@tanjowil9743]

So simple, you're awesome.

[@RayaWhisse]

So happy to see a new video from you!

[@MADEEveryday]

+Cecilia Gjersvold Thanks Cecelia! :) - Dana

[@eduardoschs]

I don't have a baby or am a girl to use your tips... but I love to watch your video cause of your energy ♥ Kisses from Brazil, Dana. ♥

[@MADEEveryday]

+Dudu Sch What a sweet comment. Thank you! :) - Dana

[@eduardoschs]

♥♥♥ You're welcome. ^-^

[@emmaburke3535]

Dana I love your videos they have inspired me so much to make my own projects. Thank you so much for being my inspiration!

[@MADEEveryday]

+Emma Burke That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks Emma :) - Dana

[@hogmrc]

You are amazing!!! Great video !!!!

[@melissaberry1399]

Well, one more reason to go for baby #4. I kid, I kid. (Maybe?) Thanks for another great video...you are the queen of demystifying sewing projects. =)

[@MADEEveryday]

+Melissa Berry hahaha. Yes, this is definitely the reason to go for #4. haha! Thanks for the kind words Melissa :) - Dana

[@breannahinkle5611]

Thank you so much for a great easy to follow video!! I just finished my first changing pad cover and I'm about to do a matching crib sheet!!

[@bluemoonspring8125]

Please Dana show us how to sew an easy baby Nest...i.would luv to see how you do it.. I always get you on point when you talk ..you are always so easy and effortless..Hope you read this comment.Thank you for all your videos

[@mariescott5682]

Another fab video 😜

[@zulphasampson538]

Need to make one for my boys !

[@alexandraakhoun3043]

hey Dana i think you are great

[@tinapankow394]

thank you....so easy...I will try soon...

[@kce2941]

awesome idea👍👍👍👍👍 I will try to make one for our new baby coming..

[@MADEEveryday]

Congrats! :)

[@alishaduncan2072]

thank you for the new video, I have 3 friends who are pregnant... guess what they are getting from me 😉. Your tutorials are so easy to follow and you break it down so its easy to understand. I can't wait for another video!

[@MADEEveryday]

+Alisha Duncan haha. PERFECT. And thanks! I'm so happy they're easy to understand :) - Dana

[@suusd2849]

Yes!!!! I asked you to do this and im due 1 april now i can do it too thanks to you!

[@suusd2849]

Happy happy happy thank you!

[@blancs757808]

New video wooo hooo!!!!!

[@christie432]

Could you please post a video on how to make a t-shirt quilt? Your videos are so easy to follow and your cameraman and angles are great!

[@yoliquiles9884]

i love your ways of doing this im 26 and a first time mom currently 28 weeks waiting on baby boy and these crib bedding and sheets are a lil pricy and not many choices so id say making them would be way easier and cheaper

[@christinaw2102]

Every time you come out with a video I think, okay this is very best yet! Love your channel so much! 😍

[@MADEEveryday]

+Christina Wall Aw that is the sweetest comment! Thank you Christina. Makes the hard work worth it :) - Dana

[@gloriafletcher273]

sweet

[@ashleyburgos6413]

wow that so cool cute

[@smithwhanau1]

Awesome tutorial! So easy to follow. Thanks so much.

[@lorevilla68]

#love your channel❤️

[@lauraclark9698]

Thank you for these practical sewing ideas. What do you use for your interchangeable background?

[@emiliagallo4848]

I have the crib sheet and changing pad cover. Now all I need is a matching crib skirt! Please show us the way!

[@JesusisKing222]

Hi again! I have the changing pad cover completed but wondered how to make a button hole type opening for the seatbelt and its clasp. My button hole foot isn't wide enough!

[@nurgis1983]

Hi love your channel !!!! I'm a new sewer. Could I use a wider elastic and if so how wide and could I use zigzag?

[@n3rdygrl]

Fantastic! I hope you turned those 7 inch squares into wash cloths ;)

[@lorevilla68]

Was wondering if you can do a tutorial on a pancho

[@jhevahwilliams3481]

hello! does this measurement fits all changing pad sizes? thank u!!!

[@yvonnejones4969]

In one of the videos for the changing pad cover, it was mentioned that the 7 x 7 squares would be used in another project to come later. Is there a use for the squares cut from the terry cloth?

[@MADEEveryday]

Yes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITQm3xpg69llbc

[@mrskingz]

do you know how to make baby moccasins? if so id love to see a video on that :)

[@lindaharris1855]

I made the changing pad cover using the terry cloth fabric from the store . I used your measurements but my completed project is too short. It makes the pad bow so I wanted to know how can I fix this to get more length? Please advise if there is a way. Thank you.Linda

[@kimdaniels1282]

If I used cloth instead of Stretchy material do I use a straight stitch when Stitching the 7 inch square corners together or do I use still the zigzag stitch?

[@karleenjackson2210]

This is awesome! I am planning my twins nursery. I can't believe how much the pad covers cost around $15 bucks, especially when we need several covers. These look so simple to make that I can knock out a few in an afternoon. I love the look of the minky covers, but your right about the towel being more absorbent. It will wash up easier too. I have a serger, so I will use that for finishing off the edges I cut. Will it work on to serge the corner to corner part as well? Thank you for this video! I'll be working on some of these very soon!

[@MADEEveryday]

Yes, you can absolutely use your serger on the corners too! And you're welcome - I'm glad it was helpful. :) Happy sewing

[@nataliekhawong3293]

Thanks for the great and easy to follow video! Would these dimensions work for a changing pad that’s 32” x 16”?

[@MADEEveryday]

The concept is the same for any size pad, you'll just have to figure out the math of how many inches you need to "fold under" the pad, so you know how big to cut your squares on each side.

[@christopherbuice2396]

how much elastic for each one

[@pamelathomas4478]

The changing pad dimensions I have (from my daughter) is 15X30 is this standard size? what size should my fabric and square templates be?

[@joseysanchez5092]

Can you use 1/4" elastic for this project? or will have be too thin?

[@linziedeanna]

Do you have a pattern or video on a bassinet sheet ?

[@Zacatecana91]

Which fabric shears do you use?

[@leslieloftus5406]

what size or kind of needle do you use for the terry cloth/towel

[@craftoncue]

I have sewed for many, many years but I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you so much! I have had my eye on a new machine and decided on a Lyric. It looks similar to yours, what model do you have please? It's been over 20 years since I have purchased a new machine and I have been trying to research for the best machine for me. Blessings, Linda Hardesty

[@MADEEveryday]

+craftoncue What an awesome comment Linda. Thank you! That's great to hear! And yes, I have a Lyric. How fun that you're getting a new machine! You can read more about it on my site: www.danamadeit.com/2014/11/my-new-sewing-machine-and-how-to-pick-your-own.html

[@ayyanaliamirr6108]

+MADE Everyday wow amazing

[@katerimartinez6307]

Hi Dana! I love your videos! Could you do a tutorial for a skater dress? ~ Kateri

[@kathrinesullivan5324]

good idea's

[@kathrinesullivan5324]

good idea's

[@Butterflyiyi]

Love all of your videos! Could you post how to make a skort? Thanks

[@gloriafletcher273]

not to be mean but I think u meant skirt

[@Butterflyiyi]

+gloria fletcher skort is a short and a skirt in one. Scooter skirt is another type of skort that I want to make

[@gloriafletcher273]

Butterflyiyi oh got u now

[@lullabymemo8520]

Can you make a video about how to make a baby nest?

[@estherchf]

My changing pad is 27" x 19" x 4", can anyone advise me how much fabric I should be using? a bath towel does seem a little large

[@aimanmazloum9561]

Do I have a sewing machine, no , do I know how to sew , no , still watched this to the end

[@rltyrell]

Hi Dana could you do a tutorial for a hooded baby/children towel? Pleeeeaasssse

[@MADEEveryday]

Fun idea! I'll keep that in mind. 😊

[@makeuphairandnails1]

So if I want to enclose the fabric do I just do the same with the elastic as with the baby sheet or just sew the elastic on then wrap it over and just sew over it againbut only see 1 stitch as the other will be tucked away

[@MADEEveryday]

Yes, you can do that....it will just be bulkier to create a casing since you're working with terry cloth, over cotton fabric.

[@Jennlewis16]

I'm surprised you don't use an overcast stitch. It would wrk way better than a zig zag

[@rachelwible6070]

What machine are u using model?

[@noorsuun4232]

حلو ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nanatohannah]

Does anyone know what dimensions her change pad is? I have the IKEA vadra and it’s not a standard size pad. Is there a guideline to the amount of overhang needed?

[@MADEEveryday]

Hi there. I can't remember the exact dimensions of my changing pad since this was 7 years ago. Arg. Sorry! But in the description, there's some info for how to make a custom size changing pad. Hopefully this helps.... TO MAKE A CUSTOMIZED CHANGING PAD COVER: You will need to play with the math. This just gives you a general idea: Take the length and width of your pad, PLUS the height of your pad, PLUS however much you want it to tuck under (you prob want it to tuck under a few inches). Cut a large rectangle of fabric those dimensions (with all those added lengths). Then you need to cut 4 squares from the corners that are the height of your pad PLUS however much you want the towel to tuck under/around the pad. For instance, in my project, the pad is 5 inches tall, so I cut out the squares 7x7 inches. Just experiment and see how it goes!

[@paulahayesbatson5921]

What sewing machine do you use?

[@riwybo7612]

I have major sewing machine envy. Sadly I live in Australia so can't get one :-(

[@princess_sakura1]

riwybo why is it illegal there?!

[@riwybo7612]

Glorious094 Umm no, that machine isn't available where I live and any websites that do sell it don't ship here 🙄

[@steviebeling7199]

could you please do a video on sewing a pram liner

[@MADEEveryday]

+Stevie Beling I'm not sure what a pram liner is?

[@steviebeling7199]

+MADE Everyday sorry im from australia maybe there called stroller liners, there to give a little colour to you stroller :)

[@gerij777]

Could you tell me the size of your changing pad? 46" seems too long for mine. Mine measures 39.5" (L) x 27" (W) ouside edge to edge.

[@jeremyandannadamiano4987]

It should work with a changing pad that size. The 46" will go down the sides and under the bottom, too, and having elastic on the bottom edge makes it almost one size fits all 🙂

[@alishaclarke8510]

hi can u do a video how to sew stoller liners??

[@MADEEveryday]

Fun idea - I'll put it on the list!

[@alishaclarke8510]

MADE Everyday thanks would love to see it! xx

[@sarahosborne76]

Wanting to know where is your pattern for this video I can’t find it

[@MADEEveryday]

There's not a pattern, just follow the instructions in the video. Or you can watch my CRIB SHEET video here (which is similar): kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPOdWqpgs5_fKM

[@MichaelSmith-iz8wf]

how large is the square that you use to make corners

[@MADEEveryday]

+Michael Smith 7 x 7 inches

[@MichaelSmith-iz8wf]

+MADE Everyday I heard that on your video I feel kinda crazy I'm sorry ☺

[@MommyAi3n]

How about a water proof bed cover?

[@soumayaelidrissi1712]

can you please tell me the name of your machine plliz answer me

[@MADEEveryday]

+Soumaya Elidrissi Yep. All the info is always in the description of my video. It's called LYRIC, by Baby Lock: babylock.com/sewing/lyric/ And you can read all about it on my site here: www.danamadeit.com/2014/11/my-new-sewing-machine-and-how-to-pick-your-own.html

[@soumayaelidrissi1712]

Thank you dear dana love from morocco you r such talented

[@MADEEveryday]

+Soumaya Elidrissi Thank you Soumaya! - Dana

[@christinecameron1612]

"In case your baby has a little accident" yeah heheh NEW MOTHERS-TO-BE, BE WARNED: Your baby boy is going to pee the moment his diaper comes off, every single time. I am not joking. BE READY with a thick cloth rag.

[@starburst52588]

my baby boy has never peed outside of his diaper! and hes now 1!! it was more of explosive bm messes!

[@whitney.8437]

[@ashantismith19]

why am I watching this?... I'm only 14 😭

[@rgonzales0871]

The machine she is using is a babylock

[@Jennlewis16]

I'm surprised you don't use an overcast stitch. It would wrk way better than a zig zag

[@marietteforget7804]

Jennlewis16 , I think she uses the zig zag stitch because the overcast stitch is not available on every machine. 😎🌸