Diaper tote and "Hooter Hider"

Some people asked me for dimensions on the diaper tote and instructions for the "hooter hider" knockoff. I also included instructions below the dimensions for each.

Diaper tote:
fabric 1 - 8"x10", 8"x 15" or 16"
fabric 2 - same as above

The diaper tote is made of two fabrics and two sizes. Each size in each fabric, if that makes sense. The smaller one is 8"x10" and the larger is 8"x15-16". I use a waterproof material for one of the fabrics (called polyurethane laminate or PUL). You sew the two smaller pieces together along an 8" edge with right sides together at 1/4". Then flip it so the right sides are facing out. Place the larger pieces on top of the smaller pieces so that: 1. right sides of the same fabric are facing each other and 2. the unsewn 8" sides of the smaller pieces line up with an 8" edge of both larger pieces (this will be the bottom of the tote). Pin it if you need to. Sew both 16" sides and the bottom 8" side at a 3/8" seam. Trim the edges so they're even, but not less than 1/4". Through the top, turn the tote inside out. Turn in the raw edges at the top and sew at 1/8". The tote can flip back and forth, so just turn whatever fabric you like to the outside and you're done! (Unless you want to press it.)

Hooter Hider:
outer fabric - 36"x22"(main outer), 4"x6", 4"x20"
inner fabric - 36"x22"(main inner), 3"x14", 3"x 10"
metal bendy part - I cut a wedding circlet (the kind you make a veil out of) into 9"-10" segments and bend the sharp edges in with pliers. Then I make a cloth cover out of scrap material. This part should not be washed!

The hooter hider is two pieces of cloth 36"x22". If you want the metal bendy part, you have to put the insert material on the inside cloth before you sew the two main peices together. The insert material: Cut 3"x14" and 3"x10" pieces. Sew 1/2" hem around all edges of both pieces. Pin the longer piece 2" down from the top of the inner main piece so that the 13" side is parallel to the top, and the 2" sides are folded in toward the middle to create 1" tabs on both sides. Add the 2"x9" part on top so that the 2" edges almost meet the longer peice's 2" edge. Sew 1/4" around the outside. That is the hardest part.

Then sew the two main pieces (right sides together) along the sides and bottom and on the top 5" from the edges toward the top middle. That should leave you 11" open in the middle. Turn the inside out. Using whichever fabric you want, make the neck straps, probably about 4"x 6" and 4"x20". I'm just estimating because I usually just eyeball it. Fold both pieces lengthwise so right sides are together and the longest edges are flush. Sew 1/4" from the edge along the longest side, and also along one short side for the 20" piece. Turn both little tubes inside out. The shorter one fold in half and insert two D-rings at the crease. Place the raw edges in the 11" opening so it will be over the right collar bone. Place the raw edge of the 20" piece on the other side. Fold in the raw edges of the 11" hole. You can press them, pin them or both. Sew at 1/8" to close the hole and secure the neck strap.

I hope this all made sense!