
The byproduct of wearing an ostomy bag is a set of concerns that may include skin irritation and problem concealing the ostomy appliance. You can address both these concerns by using a DIY ostomy bag cover. Preparing an ostomy cover is a simple project that requires a piece of soft fabric and intermediate sewing skills. The best thing about preparing a cover this way is that the cover will be right according to the shape and size of the variety of bags you use.
Items that you will need in this regard may include:
- Marking tools
- An ostomy bag that you will use for tracing
- Tape for measuring
- Pins
- Sewing machine
- Soft fabric
- Paper for making patterns
- Double-fold bias tape
- Matching thread
Here is the step-by-step process to make an ostomy bag cover.
Create a pattern for the cover

If you use a drainable ostomy bag, close it and place it flat on the paper. Use a marker to trace its edges. Trace the flange opening as well. Make sure that the traced edges of the flange opening are 1/8 inch larger than the actual size of the opening. Cut out the pattern of the front of the bag. Do not cut the flange opening.
Use the same size to create the back pattern of the bag. Carefully cut the pattern to create the flange opening. You may want to use the measuring tape to measure the distance between the sides and edges of the flange opening. Make sure that the overall size of the patterns is larger than the actual size of the ostomy bag.
Cut the pattern pieces

Spread out the fabric in a single layer. You may want to iron it out if it has too many wrinkles. Lay out the paper patterns on the fabric and staple them. It will make cutting the fabric easier.
Sew the flange opening

You can stabilize the opening of the flange by stay stitching near the edges. Use double-fold bias tape to enclose the flange opening. Fold the end where you want to start sewing. Keep folding the end right before the sewing. If you have trouble using a machine to sew the edges of the flange opening, you may want to hand-baste the bias tape.
Create the back section of the cover

Press 1/4-inch on the two back sections at their splitting line. Sew the turned edges to create a hemmed edge on the back sections.
Lay the front section on a flat surface and then lay the larger back pieces over the front section. Make sure that the edges are aligned. Then, lay the small bottom back on the upper part to align the lower edges. Pin the edges to keep the entire arrangement in place.
Join the front and back sections

Lay the front and back sections over each other in such a way that their edges are aligned. Pin the layers and start sewing. Make sure that the internal space of the cover is 1/4-inch larger than the ostomy bag.