The non-diaper bag

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Before Brady was born I received an amazing coach diaper bag from my mother and sis in laws. I loved/love it, and have gotten so much use out of it. Recently I had started to want a little change. Something a little different. I love that bag, but since I also use it as a purse, I wanted a little something new after all this time. Something that could function as a diaper bag, but looks a little more like a purse.

I decided to use some fabric that I had been saving for something special. I love this fabric. It was my first try at really making my own pattern. I typically go off of something I saw online, or a pattern I got somewhere. I think it turned out pretty well. I would change it slightly, like the way the pleats turned out, but not too much.

 The lining inside has a large zipper pocket on one side.

 And two large pockets on the other side. With my label of course.

 Making it work, I used a fabric covered button and loop for a closure, but next time I would do a magnetic closure.

 It has a long over the body (or stroller) strap, and two shorter shoulder straps.

 So I really like it, and the price is pretty amazing.

 Best part, it still fits all of this nonsense in there, with room to grow!

 I have gotten one compliment on it, and I will admit, it feels good when you know you made it all! So what do you think? Old lady-ish, or kinda cute?

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