I've made a little tutorial for a Baby Changing Pad using the Accuquilt GO! Baby Ric Rac die. Hope you like it!
Accuquilt GO! Baby Tutorial – Baby Changing Pad using Ric Rac die
Accuquilt GO! Baby Tutorial – Baby Changing Pad using Ric Rac die
Here is a simple, yet sophisticated changing pad I made. After all, moms want to look stylish even in the middle of messy diapers! Remember you can always add cute embellishments, like monogramming or birthdates, on the solid to make this an extra special gift.
MATERIALS
Fabric
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Yardage Requirements
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Print for front
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1 fat quarter (18” x 22”)
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Print for backing
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1 fat quarter (18” x 22”)
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Coordinating solid (appliqué and binding)
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1 fat quarter (18” x 22”)
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Fusible web
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6” x 18”
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Batting
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1 fat quarter (18” x 22”)
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Coordinating Thread
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1 spool
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Elastic hair band
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1
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Cover Button Kit (1.5”)
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1
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Fabric scrap to cover button
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3” diameter circle
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GO! Baby dye
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Ric Rac
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CUTTING REQUIREMENTS
Fabric
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Quantity
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Dimensions (w x L)
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Front
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1
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17” x 21”
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Back
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1
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18” x 22”
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Solid
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1
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6” x 17”
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Solid (binding)
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5
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2 ¼” x 18”
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Fusible web
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1
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6” x 17”
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MAKING RIC RAC
1. 1. Place the 6” x 17” fusible web rectangle, bumpy side down, on top of the wrong side of the solid 6” x 17” fabric. Fuse the fusible web to the fabric. Make sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions prior to beginning for appropriate heat settings and length of time to press.
2. 2. Leaving the paper on the fused fabrics, run the 6” x 17” piece through the ric rac dye. The piece will fit perfectly on top of the die. This will yield one wide ric rac strip and one thin ric rac strip. Remove the paper backing from the strips.
ADDING APPLIQUE TO FRONT
1. Fuse the ric rac strips (sticky or wrong side down) to the right side of the front fabric. Place the wide ric rac strip approximately 3” up from the bottom edge of the front. The thin ric rac strip is placed 2” above the wide strip.
2. 2. Zigzag or blanket stitch around the shapes to secure the appliqué. If you would like to add any embroidered embellishments to the front (such as a name, initials or date), do so now.
PREPARE THE QUILT SANDWICH and QUILT
1. Baste all 3 layers together. First lay the backing wrong side up. Next layer the batting. Then place the quilt top in the center of the batting and backing. The backing fabric and batting should be slightly larger than the quilt top. I used pin basting, but for such small projects like this, spray basting may work as well.
2. 2. Quilt as desired. I used a simple all-over stipple in coordinating plum thread.
3. Trim the excess backing and batting from the quilt.
BINDING
1. 1. Use the 5 binding 2 ¼” strips to make continuous double-fold binding.
2. 2. I recommend using machine binding with mitered corners for this project to make it quick and easy. Sew the binding to the back of the quilt first.
3. 3. Turn the quilt over and sew the binding to the front.
MAKE ELASTIC BUTTON
1. 1. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the covered button kit to press the button layers together. Push the elastic band through the loop in the back of the button. Make a knot with the elastic band around the button loop to secure the band to the button.
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There you have it… Fold the mat in half and roll it up for travel. Secure the roll by stretching the elastic button band around it. All done! Hope you like it!
