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Diapers on the mind
- Jan 14, 2010 at 10:48 PM
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My "guess month" is approaching quickly, and diapers have been on my mind. I decided to go with flatfolds since the baby will most likely grow quickly in the first few months. After that I will sew AIO pocket diapers like I did for Logan (see here).
Since a flatfold is only a folded up piece of cloth, this means I will also need about 4-6 water proof/resistant covers. Being the cheap ass that I am, I decided against retail covers that typically go for $16+ each. I knew I could work with the materials that I used for Logan's diapers; I just had to figure out the best way to go about it. After looking at various methods, I decided to make them the same way I made the pocket diapers; only minus the inner fleece. The idea is for the flatfold to absorb wetness while the waterproof PUL cover prevents leaking.
This baby is measuring big like Logan did so I worked with a size one diaper to make my pattern. The Cat and the Hat helped too! I also referred to this website to make sure my measurements were true for a small infant.
Here is the PUL and outer fabric held together by hair clips.
Here is my finished product.
Here is a side by side of the cloth (origami fold) and cover.
As you can see, the Cat in the Hat is a very satisfied customer!
*For instructions on how to make a pattern, go here. For the step by step process on how to make an AIO pocket diaper, click here. Again, since I made waterproof covers I did not use a fleece interior.
Comments:
That is so cool! And The Cat In The Hat looks very satisfied indeed. :)
Thats wonderful! I wish I had known how to sew when Sierra was a baby. I do know how now but I could have used those skills when she was outgrowing things weekly!
Awesome, Lorel! PUL is hard to sew on because it's so slippery!
Yes it is, Kristin.
I had a hell of a time keeping the stitching from bunching up. I also had some extra fabric I had to cut off when I was through. If you look closely you can see that my finished product is not quite symmetrical...lol!
I'm happy with the outcome regardless :-)
Great job! Your machine is desired, btw. Him's sexay.
Very, very cool.
Oh wow this is awesome! And thanks for sharing. Mom is really bothering me to cloth diaper again and I'm thinking maybe I can pass this pattern on to her!
Last time I went cover free, and did the pin and fold. It was a littl gross sometimes, but hey- when baby went you knew that baby WENT!
Love this!
That is so cool, Lorel! You did a great job. Seriously.
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Looks great. You should sell some!
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