I apologize if baby posts take over this blog for a little while. But I'm getting so excited now that I'm almost 6 months pregnant!My nausea has finally subsided and I'm able to function. Good thing because I started a new job a couple weeks ago! So I'm a busy lady lately. But I had managed to fit in a project or two in my spare time. The biggest project on the horizon is that I need to start sewing up some cloth diapers. We're planning on cloth diapering and I went and registered for them last weekend and was astounded at the price. $16-20 per diaper is so expensive! But I figured that I could try my hand at making some myself. I still plan on buying most of my cloth diapers (they will last longer and will be made of better materials) but I think I could also try to make a few. Here's my attempt this past weekend.
The first diaper is using a left over tank top of mine for the knit fabric outside and it's got a flannel lining. It's a soft pink and really beautiful. The next diaper is a blue knit fabric and lined with diaper cloth for the lining. I actually think the diaper cloth lining works better. Both have soaker pads made out of flannel and diaper cloth. I'll see how they fit once the baby comes. I purposely posted a blue and pink diaper because I didn't want anyone to know if this baby is going to be a boy or girl. I also figured that the color really doesn't matter since they will need a diaper cover anyway -- so truthfully they'll be covered up.
bAnyone out there sew their own cloth diapers? Any patterns you recommend? I used the pattern by Celtic Cloths available free online. I also tried the pattern by Little Comet Tails but I wasn't as successful at that one. I also didn't make the diapers "All in One" with a waterproof P.U.L. outer since P.U.L. is quite expensive and I don't know if these will even fit!
I was so excited for the first few seconds thinking you had told us with the blue.....then I saw pink and realized your still keeping us in the dark....gggrrrr......the diapers look cute Sarah.....
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Hello, just stumbled upon your blog. i am in the same boat (almost) Im only 4.5 mo preger at this point, and trying out different cloth diaper patterns. I searched all over for PUL fabric, expensive stuff!!! But I finally found some in a discount section of a whole-sale cloth diaper supply-supplier. It was $5 a yard, becuase it was "Dove Grey", and not a popular color. So look for the off colors, and they will give you a good deal, especially because you still get bulk pricing on the discounted colors!!!
ReplyDeleteI used cloth diapers for my son a century ago, well not that long ago. He couldn't handle the deodarant in the diapers. I think they are worth the effort to have them. Saves the landfil fromthem. I applaude your efforts. Chris
ReplyDeleteHi, I just stumbled upon your blog while I was bored and I have to say that I am absolutely blown away by your cloth diapers. I don't have any children but when I do, I plan on using cloth diapers as well. You can save so much more money and it's better for the environment. Congratulations on the new addition by the way.
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