DIY Newborn nest!!

SabrinaO · Apr 13, 2011

For less than $20 worth of vinyl fabric and some basic sewing skills you too can create a bean bag for your newborn sessions! Awesome savings when the "newborn nest" or the "shoot baby" costs $80-$100 not including shipping!

I'm just proud of myself and I thought i'd share

Robin Usagani · Apr 13, 2011

cool.. NJ.

do you think the vinyl would reflects too much? Maybe create a cotton cover for it that you can easily wash between sessions?

SabrinaO · Apr 13, 2011

I made it vinyl so it would be waterproof. I never put babies on it without a blanket (and a wee wee pad) acting as the backdrop

Robin Usagani · Apr 13, 2011

True, I guess waterproof is helpful so they can go commando LOL. I think the reflection may give you hot spot from your lighting though. Maybe not. I guess there is only one way to try it out.

SabrinaO · Apr 13, 2011

What do you mean if there is a blanket over it? lol

Robin Usagani · Apr 13, 2011

Oh nm.. just reread your post. When is the test drive?

SabrinaO · Apr 13, 2011

My first session with it

g-fi · Apr 14, 2011

Did you use a tutorial or pattern? That is awesome!!

PerfectlyFlawed · Apr 14, 2011

........and to think I just got rid of my bean-bag.... I just found a use for it! THANK YOU! Lovely photos, by the way. Well done!

ababysean · Apr 14, 2011

How much would you charge me to make one of these for me, minus the shipping. I can't sew worth a damn....

Message me!

gina_d · Apr 14, 2011

Great job! Did you use polyester fiberfill or beanbag type stuffing to fill it?

the urban photo · Jun 22, 2011

gina_d said:
Great job! Did you use polyester fiberfill or beanbag type stuffing to fill it?

I'd be interested to know this as well..

mrweee · Oct 11, 2011

please me to

GooniesNeverSayDie11 · Oct 11, 2011

You have in fact taught us TWO things here. 1) how to make a beanbag and 2) I need a wee wee pad for under my bean bag, no more pausing my halo match when nature calls, but I digress. Nice job and good idea. The two shots posted look good. Not that you asked for C&C, but I would try to tone down the red blotchy skin tone in the second one.

jgooz · Oct 11, 2011

awesome first session! keep em coming. and im not typically a big fan of newborn-ish type of photos. mostly because it reminds me of my two turds who happen to be teenagers now. not that they weren't all cute and cuddly, but we became better friends once they got a little bigger.