Sew a Diaper Backpack with Easy-Access Wire Frame: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dive into our comprehensive guide where we teach you to sew a diaper backpack that’s a game-changer for parents everywhere. With pockets galore and a handy wire frame opening, this backpack is the epitome of convenience. We’ll cover each stage of construction, from the selection of durable fabrics to the installation of the wire frame. This bag not only stores all your essentials but does so in a super accessible way. Whether you’re a sewing novice or a pro, get ready to create a backpack that’s both functional and fashionable.

The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 9⅞″(25㎝) W × 11⅞″(30㎝) H × 6″(15㎝) D.

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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.

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To make this you will need:

◎ Main Panel
② 10¾″ × 12⅝″ (27㎝ × 32㎝) Outer layer
② 6¾″ × 12⅝″ (17㎝ × 32㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
① 10¾″ × 6¾″ (27㎝ × 17㎝) Outer layer
② 16⅝″ × 15⅝″ (42㎝ × 39.5㎝) Lining
② 9⅞″ × 11⅞″ (25㎝ × 30㎝) Fusible fleece
② 6″ × 11⅞″ (15㎝ × 30㎝) Fusible fleece
① 9⅞″ × 6″ (25㎝ × 15㎝) Fusible fleece

◎ Zipper Panel
② 16⅝″ × 1¾″ (42㎝ × 4.5㎝) Outer layer
② 16⅝″ × 1¾″ (42㎝ × 4.5㎝) Lining
② 15⅞″ × 1″ (40㎝ × 2.5㎝) Fusible fleece
② 2⅜″ × 2″ (6㎝ × 5㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
◎ Zipper Pocket
① 10¾″ × 3¼″ (27㎝ × 8㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
① 10¾″ × 1¾″ (27㎝ × 4.5㎝) Lining
① 10¾″ × 6¾″ (27㎝ × 17㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
① 10¾″ × 6¾″ (27㎝ × 17㎝) Lining
◎ Side Pocket
② 6¾″ × 12⅝″ (17㎝ × 32㎝) Outer layer
◎ Back Pocket
① 10¾″ × 14⅝″ (27㎝ × 37㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
◎ Handle
② 10¾″ × 3¼″ (27㎝ × 8㎝) Contrast Color Fabric

◎ Others
① 19¾″ (50㎝) Zipper
① 9⅞″ (25㎝) Zipper
② 3¼″ × 3¼″ (8㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 200㎝ (79″)
② 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Rectangle Ring
② 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Triglides Slide
① Pairs 10″ × 2¾″ (25㎝ × 7㎝) Internal Wire Frame

With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.

Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.

Fold the top outer layer of the zipper pocket and align it with the edge of the lining.

Fold the top outer layer and lining of the zipper pocket inward by 3/8″ and iron. Place it on the front of the bag and sew.

Fold the side pocket wrong sides together in half, and sew the top.

Place the side pocket on the right side of the side panel and sew 3 sides.

Fold the back pocket wrong sides together in half, and sew the top.

Place the back pocket on the right side of the back panel and sew 3 sides.

Fold the handle pieces in half, wrong sides together to make a crease. Then fold each edge in toward the middle and press. Stitch along both long edges of the strip, 1/8” from the edge.

Place and sew the handles on the right side of the front and back panel.

Place the bag strap on the back of the bag as shown in the photo above and sew.

Sew the front and back panels to the bottom panel.

Sew the side panels to the bottom panel.

Sew along the side lines.

Place the right sides together of the linings and sew 3 sides. Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed. Sew 6″ length.

Place the lining inside the outer layer and sew along the opening of the bag.

With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Sew except for 3/4″ on both ends of the fabric.

Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Flip the layers so the outer layers are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Then sew both sides. At this time, leave about 5/8″ on one side of the lining so that the frame can fit.