A question for those who make there own cloth nappys

[Bec]

Hello all,
I was just wondering what fabric you use to make them? I'd like to try and make some but am not sure what to use :?
Thanks
Bec

[kanaclark]

check www.onestopdiapershop.com for all the fabric you need. They have patterns for sale too. Basically, you need an soft inner (birdseye, suedecloth, flannel, etc) and soaker (I used microfiber cloths folded in thirds sewn into the middle) and a waterproof outer. (typically PUL or fleece. malden mills fleece is the best.)
You can email me if you want ( kanaclark@bellsouth.net ) and I'll talk with you about it, or post here. I've made a few, but I buy too, so I can hopefully help you out.

[jamma]

Flannel is by far the cheapest. Most of my diaps are flannel on the outside, and flannel close to the baby's bum, then lined with old towels or old blankets. Heck, you can make loads of them with just old t-shirts, or sweatshirts or whatever.

This is a great site for frugal diaper sewing... http://fernandfaerie.com/frugaldiapering.html

You can spend a lot of money on cloth diapers, and there are some really neat things out there. But you don't have to!

Oh, for waterproof outers wool is fabulous. Especially if you knit or crochet. Or you can buy old wool sweaters from second hand shops fairly cheaply as well.

Any other questions??? Ask away!

[Rach]

you can also check out celticcloths.com - they have PUL precuts for diapers, which might help you out when you are first starting.
Also, hemp is wonderful as your absorbant material because is has natural antimicrobial properties.
I like microfleece (malden mills is a good kind) or suedecloth inners. Flannel stays too wet against the skin IMO.

oh and velcro brand tends to be a little too sticky, and snags other stuff. You might want to check out a snap press or aplix and touchtape.

You can sew them cheap, or you can buy specialty things. Either way, I would make a few and try them out to see if you need to tweak anything before you make a bunch of them :)

good luck!

[Bec]

Thank you all replies. Just another question I'm using terry flats at the moment until I make enough fitteds, I find that they aren't very soft anymore and I've heard that you shouldn't use fabric softener on them. So what do you use to make them soft??

Sorry to butt in here... my question under the Olliemates thred didn;t get noticed and I didn;t want to start a whole new thred on CD LOL :wink:

Just wondering; has anyone tried FLUFFY's CD? They are another type of fitted cloth nappy. pre-made. I got 3 to try ... wondered if anyone else had used/tried them

Bec - you may be able to find someone on ebay who makes them cheaply and save yourself a bit of trouble.

I am absolutely NO SEAMSTRESS LOL (I haven had trouble sewing a simple library bag ROTF)... so I got some fitted, velcro tab nappies off ebay.

I just started with NB size firstly so I can see if I DO LIKE THEM and then if I do, I will buy some of the same in regular.

Most of the Mum's buying from this lady raved about her product, so I am quite happy with that.

I have 3 Fluffies, and now 12 of these special make CD's similar to the fluffies and a couple of covers. Need to buy more pilchers and a nappy soak bucket though.

Suprised no one has said "ARE YOU CRAZY" yet LOL (as in from family or friends... near by)

[Crissyanna]

I have heard the no fabric softener thing too. I don't use it on anything in my house actually. I just fill a downey ball to the line or a little over (depending on the size of the load) with white vinegar instead. I honestly think my towels are fluffier with the vinegar instead of the fabric softener. I also use vinegar in place of bleach. I think my whites are whiter and they don't get the yellow cast that can happen with bleach. Vinegar is also an anti-microbial and it is way cheaper to buy a gallon of it instead of both bleach and fabric softener anyway.

Oh, and I also add about a quater cup of borax to all my wash and half the reccomended detergent. I don't know if that helps or not with fluffiness.

HTH.