[indywahm]

I have been using cloth diapers for a while now and just started sewing my own for my son. I did not want to spend anymore money on new ones and decided to use flannel and old t-shirts to make some for him. I got the pattern for free online and most of the fabric is stuff that I already have here at home, I just had to buy elastic, velcro, and thread. I am just making him fitted ones right now.

Does anyone else on here use or sew cloth diapers?? Any tips on sewing them??

 

[ginnie5]

I made quite a few when I had little ones in diapers....be careful it can be addicting! I really liked having separate liners that went in the diapers especially at night. I had one dd that could soak thru any disposable and quite a few cloth diapers till I made some thick liners for her.

 

[indywahm]

I am going to make liners today, I have found out the hard way that he is also a heavy wetter!!!

 

[FromScratchGirl]

yes I've used cloth diapers on all my kids and we're getting ready for #4's arrival. I've made cloth diapers too using the Mama Bird pattern (free online). there are tons of sites online with free patterns and lots of free advice and info. I use the mamabird pattern but basically turn the fitted diaper into a pocket diaper, without the waterproofing, because my kids always need more absorption than I've ever put in the diaper, so having a pocket allows flexability and allows me to stuff it with whatever I might need. I then just use a regular cover with it.

Sarah

 

[Homeschoolmom]

I was the original owner and creator of the The Baby Blanket pocket diapers. I sold the business when it got to be way busier than this homeschooling Mama could handle . Needless to say I LOVE making cloth diapers and I have a HUGE stash of diaper fabric that is really more obnoxious than anything . When I sold the business I kept all the supplies and the right to make my pattern for my own children. I have more PUL, Fleece, Micro, ect than I could ever use and the sad part is I am still buying more through co-ops. It is like an addiction. I guess it's a good thing the Lord keeps blessing us with babies ;-).

What kind of closure are you using? I highly recommend Aplix the velcro you buy in fabric stores is way to stiff for my taste.

Happy diaper sewing but be forewarned it is very addicting

Rebecca
Homeschooling, Homesteading, Homebirthing Mama to 6 blessings with #7 due in Jan 09