I made a fleece pocket nappy!

[shed]

Inspired by meme's efforts and with the help of a pattern from Tea Lady (thanks luvs!) I decided to get the sewing machine out and have a go of making a nappy.

(Also inspired by constantly missing out on getting the nappies I want from Cherubs Kiss etcetera etcetera).

Its a fleece pocket.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/2146/nappyfrontad0.jpg

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I'm that pleased with myself!! Next time I will make the tabs a bit shorter and will line the pattern on the fleece so it lines up with his little butt, (its got little embroidered cars on it) but apart from that, not a bad effort for a halfwit at sewing ay??

[Funkychicken]

Awww...well done Shed! :yelclap: :yelclap: That looks fantastic-did you embroider the cars? I always find a couple of 'little' things I would do different the next time-it's a great excuse to make more nappies!!!
Did you follow a pattern? If so, do you mind me asking where it came from?

[MammaMia]

I'm very impressed!

Looks really good, and doesn't require sticky tape wrapped around him to keep it up...which with my sewing skills would be vital.

You are a very capable woman.

Signed
My mother did my Home Ec sewing assignment:o

[shed]

Tea Lady sent me a pattern and I adjusted it to custom fit bubby (how posh! his OWN nappy line!).

The fleece was from Spotlight, the cars were embroidered on it already. It was on special too $3 a metre.

I am going to have a go of making a PUL one next.

[joe]

Wow this looks great - I would be interested in the pattern too. Where did you get the fabric??

[Funkychicken]

OK, Tea Lady! That's two of us who want the pattern-bring it on!! :D

[Oscar's mum]

That nappy looks fantastic! - well done:thumbsup:

[sopolicha]

I am sure that I could find the time. I also have the equipment, sewing machine AND overlocker. Why oh why do I not have the inclination?

Damn that PayPal.

[Funkychicken]

I am sure that I could find the time. I also have the equipment, sewing machine AND overlocker. Why oh why do I not have the inclination?

Damn that PayPal.
ooooooooooooooo.....an overlocker! I'm still dreaming of that one!:p

[~EmsMum~]

looks like you did a great job :yelclap:

[kirstenriley]

:thumbsup: wow...im in awe of anyone who can make anything and that looks great....im sooo jealous of crafty ppl....lol

[KarniF00l]

You're so clever shed :yelclap: I love the nappy! I wish i could make my own nappies, i just don't have the time inbetween kids and screen printing and everything else :no:

I'm going to hijack for a sec sorry - Mandy have you recieved your GK's yet ? If so, How are you going with them ?

[Tam-I-Am]

Woweee, Shed! That looks unreal, a really professional job.. I can make a necklace, but I'm a hack on the sewing machine (not that I even own one)

Signed my mum also did MY home ec assignments.....Not just one - all of 'em :o

[meme]

wow, it is just gorgeous!:yelclap:

$3/m bargain!

i should really get a pattern, i always find something i will do differently with the next one...but good reason to keep sewing:)

i wish mine looked that proffessional:rolleyes: .

it is such a great feeling to have made something , and something so useful too:yes: .

[stellaj]

Wow, thats a top effort Shed! But the big question is, does it work or is it just there for its stunning good looks?

[sopolicha]

ooooooooooooooo.....an overlocker! I'm still dreaming of that one!:p


Sal, if you were in Brisbane I would deliver it to your door. It deserves a nice home where it is appreciated and used to make pretty things. I was just thinking about what a waste it was the other day.

Might have to think about making school uniforms next year :eek: .

[shed]

Man, I would LOVE an overlocker.

Thanks for the compliments ladies! I am pretty chuffed at myself I must admit. I am not good at sewing at all, more enthusiastic than skillful! I unpicked the nappy about four times and it took me a whole day to make it. Its not that hard really, if I can do it then it must be pretty easy. I always think when I get fluffy mail "this is two pieces of material sewn together with a bit of elastic and I just paid $25 for it!!"

I have decided to give the nappy a baptism of fire, its on his butt now and I am going to leave it on overnight and see what happens. I have stuffed it with a cut down hemparoo and a microfibre insert.

So we will see what happens.

[ikis84]

Nice work Shed... can't wait to hear how it worked! :thumbsup:

[pookiesossige]

Wow Shed, it's gorgeous! So, how did it go overnight??

[shed]

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!

I can officially call myself a nappy maker!!

No leaks. He wore it from 10pm till his 5am feed. I was going to leave it on longer but I lost my nerve! I usually change his nappy at that time anyway so I think we can safely say it works!!

Gosh, life just gets better and better doesn't it? LOL

Now I am going to buy some PUL and this little boy's butt is going to be the flashest in the neighbourhood.

[reAllytee]

Yayaya Shed :smiliedance:

We might have to start getting you making them for all of us :p

[mama anne]

ooooh nice work :)

[sopolicha]

Hooray for you. You have made a boowdiful boy and now nappies. Where will it end? (Just don't go advertising yourself on that nasty website or I won't be able to place an order.) ;)

[kymmy]

Can I pre order?
Wow! well done Shed. I am so wanting an overlocker and to fix my sewing machine. I would like to be that clever....

[3cherubs]

That is fantastic. I made DD2 some pockets and an AIO with fleece, as that PUL is very expensive to buy.
I have not tried one i made on her at night yet, not that brave...

[poshBecks]

That nappy is brilliant!! :thumbsup:

maybe I should get adventurous... :rolleyes:

[sopolicha]

Maybe we could have a home made cloth nappy off?

Like the cooking challenge or the card swap :detective: .

[Oscar's mum]

Maybe we could have a home made cloth nappy off?

Like the cooking challenge or the card swap :detective: .


Hey that sounds like fun! I am really slow though at sewing:p

[kymmy]

A swap sounds fun!

[Oscar's mum]

A swap sounds fun!

Anyone care to organise it;)

[poshBecks]

Maybe we could have a home made cloth nappy off?

Like the cooking challenge or the card swap :detective: .

OOh now that sounds like fun.... though I fear I wouldn't be as good as the rest of you all... I am an amateur (sp?) sewer!! :o

[Oscar's mum]

OOh now that sounds like fun.... though I fear I wouldn't be as good as the rest of you all... I am an amateur (sp?) sewer!! :o


Majority of us are amatuers! It would be the fun in making it who cares if it isn't 100%perfect!;)

[poshBecks]

Majority of us are amatuers! It would be the fun in making it who cares if it isn't 100%perfect!;)

:yelclap: Thats good then!! I'm in!

[kymmy]

Anyone care to organise it;)

Well....ummm, I can't sew but if you want to have a swap organised, those who are intersted pm me and then I will organise it if you like?
I have a few nappies I don't use - would love to pass em on.

[Oscar's mum]

Well....ummm, I can't sew but if you want to have a swap organised, those who are intersted pm me and then I will organise it if you like?
I have a few nappies I don't use - would love to pass em on.


Why don't we do 2 different swaps - one where you swap a nappy that is say too small etc and another swap where we make one and swap it!;)

[poshBecks]

Anyone care to organise it;)

A sew off or swap?

[poshBecks]

Why don't we do 2 different swaps - one where you swap a nappy that is say too small etc and another swap where we make one and swap it!;)

Ok I will start a sew off thread!

[Oscar's mum]

Ok I will start a sew off thread!

sounds good!;)

[kymmy]

What is a sew off? I am interested, maybe I will then learn to sew a nappy!

[poshBecks]

What is a sew off? I am interested, maybe I will then learn to sew a nappy!

I just made a thread...... have a look :)