Cloth Pocket diapers for my grandson. I know this is not embroidery but this is what my daughter needs right now. I have not been so stressed sewing since I made her wedding dress. Will it fit, did I put too many holes in the the PUL, will she like my diaper after trying so many "professional" diaper types. The pattern is from Babyville Boutique. Also made the older brother a nighttime pull up. Created the pattern for the pull up myself. She said the fit was good but he is such a heavy wetter he leaked through a little.
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
9846You need a GOLD Medal for making these as well done because my Daughter- in - laws will use desposeables ?? I used Good Harrison Towleing nappys for my boys and not one had nappy rash and of the cost of desposables ?? Well Donefrom S
2 comments
by workbecky
05 Nov 2013
Thank you for your kind words. I am not as stressed making this next batch. I am even getting a little creative.
5822I have also made pocket cloth diapers, these are fun to make I put an embroidery design on the back of my nappy's.
www.cuteembroidery.com
1 comment
10720These are wonderful and will save so much money over the time the little one will be using them.
1 comment
89895These are amazing! I would love to get a pattern and more information. Would love to make some for my daughter-in-law.
3 comments
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
PUL is a waterproof fabric. It is coated on one side and fabric on the other. I think if you google "PUL for diapers" you will see sources. Mine were purchased from JoAnn's both in the store and online. I also purchased the snaps and hoop and loop tape at JoAnn's.
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
I forgot email me at k-bmckay at juno (dot) com if you have any questions. Becky
514
11979166027Very nice, these are sure pricey to buy, I'd like to attempt them for my future new grandson, I have the pul fabric bought, stressful to make, uh oh I'm in trouble. lol!! Yours look amazing!!!
2 comments
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
Even though I was really stressed for this first one, I would recommend making them. I am going to be able to make a dozen diaper for probably what you would buy 2 online.
by sewilso
02 Nov 2013
Not to even mention all the waste that goes to the landfill. They have certainly improved over the plastic ones we used back in the 1970's these are so practical and adjustable and lovely colors too.
23282wow I can see this is a challenging project, well done! Hugs **Loralye
1 comment
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
Thanks Loralye, I think the next ones will be easier. The pressure is off now. The diaper fits. :)
299559Great job!
For the heavy wetter, you might want to make an insert with diaper flannel. That way it would wash and dry separate from the rest but add the extra absorbency he needs.
PUL is wonderful at keeping things dry.
1 comment
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
I am going to make a thicker soaker for the pull up. My daughter lives in another state so it try something new and mail it, wait and see if it works. :)
57675Since he is a heavy wetter try putting wet proof liner in between the diapers. It's at any fabric store and is called black out lining. I use it in between layers when I make changing pads should baby wet while changing diapers. And i also put it in between burp pads so should baby spit up it won't leak on mommy. The wet proof material will keep anything from leaking through to the back of the item you are making.so it does not get on your clothes. Roberta
2 comments
by rescuer
02 Nov 2013
The PUL that she used is material especially made for diapering. It is similar to drapery lining but it is more flexible, works a lot better, and it is healthier for the child to wear.
1191Fantastic job on these and I love the cloth diapers so very kind to environment and our health.
1 comment
86901Those are great! Don't you just LOVE those snaps? I am using them for everything!
1 comment
40397Wowwwwwwwwwww these are excellent you should sale these great job hugs
1 comment
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
Once I get more confidence and if my daughter gives the "mom's seal of approval" I might. :)
360665You've done a great job!
The pin holes will disappear in the hot water. I made a wetbag at my daughter's request. I also backed some store-bought bibs. That PUL is a great fabric isn't it?! I had to learn to slow down my sewing and hold the fabric steady to avoid puckering. Looks like you had no problems!
Great work! Thanks for showing us.
1 comment
9536money saver and practical, good job and have fun with the next 12
1 comment
20463the diaper looks great! I saw some at a local store recently and they were made with the PLU against the skin. Is that right. I know they make them with fleece & PLU but I'd think the PLU against the skin would be uncomfortable.
1 comment
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
My PUL is on the outside with a stay dry liner or flannel against the skin. I agree with you--the PUL against the skin would be uncomfortable.
10013Brilliant - and kind to the environment!
1 comment
140717I used the cloth diapers as well. These are great !
2 comments
by workbecky
edited 02 Nov 2013
All three of mine were cloth diapers. Older daughter has used cloth on all of her children--all 6 of them. DD #2 used disposable on the first but now with two the expense caught up.
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
Also I think she was afraid they wouldn't be convenient but these new style are as convenient as disposable diapers.
7056wow becky! That is anazing. Did you use a serger? The fabric looks stretchy.
1 comment
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
I only serged the edges of the soaker insert. You can stitch and turn but I have serger so I serged. The material is not stretchy. The soaker is prewashed flannel and terry. The "diaper" is waterproof PUL which has some stretch but not a lot (not like a knit fabric). My older daughter suggested making the soaker in two sections and connecting at one end to aid in the drying time. Daughter #2 said it worked great on reducing the drying time.
173695Great job, moi aussi je vais en faire une serie pour ma fille.
1 comment
3683looks lie you did a great job, are these a lot of work?
1 comment
by workbecky
02 Nov 2013
these were but I was learning the pattern. You have to sew in a certain way to make the pocket. I think the next 12 will go much faster now that I "know" what I am doing. I trashed the first attempt at the pull up. I am not a pattern creator so I really didn't know what I was doing. I have made just cloth diapers for my other daughter and also waterproof training pants for her. These were just enough different to cause (self imposed) stress. Good news daughter #2 likes the diaper so I will make more. Becky
6445178119