** Cloth Nappy Sew Off**

[poshBecks]

Similar to the bake off.... but a sew off instead!! :)

Make a nappy, post your piccy then the bubhubbian's can vote on the cutest!!

But we will give it a few weeks so us busy mums have time to sew!! :yes:

Who's in..........?

[Oscar's mum]

I am in!:thumbsup:

[stellaj]

i'll be in but i really have only sewed straight lines before but i'll give it a go! can i have a pattern:o

[KarniF00l]

I would if i had time and a sewing machine :o

[Oscar's mum]

i'll be in but i really have only sewed straight lines before but i'll give it a go! can i have a pattern:o

Check out the following link;)

[shed]

Well of course I'm in even though I'm a rookie :D

[kymmy]

:detective: ...I am in!
Ummm even if I have no idea how to sew a nappy!

[meme]

i wanna play too, apologies in advance for my wonky seams:o . maybe i need a proper pattern too...

[Funkychicken]

Oooooooooooooooooooo.....how excited am I!!:smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

I AM IN!!!
Are we all going to follow the same pattern as per the same recipe in a bakeoff? If so, who is going to pick a pattern?
Can you tell I'm excited:D ???

[Funkychicken]

Check out the following link;)

Hmmmm...no link forthcoming?? :confused:

[Oscar's mum]

Hmmmm...no link forthcoming?? :confused:


Oops silly me: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ozclothnappies/links

[Oscar's mum]

Are we all going to follow the same pattern as per the same recipe in a bakeoff? If so, who is going to pick a pattern?

Considering we are all pretty novice at sewing do you want to just make any type of nappy? That might be easiest (and that way you sew a nappy that more suits your bub);)

[Tea Lady]

If you want my pattern you're welcome to it as well (although it's just for a pocket nappy) - just PM me your address and I'll get it in the mail to you :)

[Oscar's mum]

Oh by the way http://www.nappiescovered.com.au/store/ reopens on the 4th of this month and will have in stock flanelette (sesame St and strawberry shortcake (poshbecks thought of you with that last one));) suedecloth, pul etc etc etc

[Oscar's mum]

Tea Lady - you joining in?

[Lambie]

Count me in!

I'm currently making fitted pocket AIO's which are boring white.

Might try and make something a bit spech me thinks!!

[veve]

oooher ... I have a sewing machine .. AND an overlocker .. but I cant sew to save myself ...

can I just take a photo of a greens pocket .. and pretend that I made it?? :laughing:

xx
Jen

[stellaj]

oscars mum- you can too sew you big cheaterer!
Um, i am serious when i say i can't sew BTW.

tea lady- could i have the pattern pls. Do you mean the snail mail or email address? :o

[cheezelkat]

I struggle to sew straight lines but a challenge? I can't say no! Count me in :p

[Oscar's mum]

oscars mum- you can too sew you big cheaterer!
Um, i am serious when i say i can't sew BTW.

I only taught myself after Ozzy was born so definately havn't been sewing for very long at all!

Before that I would stuff up the machine and it would go on strike all before I managed to get a straight line:p

[Tea Lady]

I'm in if I can convince Mr Tea I need to buy more nappy making supplies :o Or maybe I could just enter one I've already made..............

[Oscar's mum]

I'm in if I can convince Mr Tea I need to buy more nappy making supplies


Ooh hopefully you can convince him:fingerscrossed: either that or yeah you can use one you have already made!;)

[MumsieMel]

:yes: Ill be in!!!!

[shed]

My tip is that if you're hopeless, use FLEECE. Its easy peasy.

(not that I should be giving out tips because:
1. I am hopeless myself, and
2. I want to WIN :D )

[Tea Lady]

My tip is take a blurry photo and pretend it's meant to look arty - then no-one can see your mistakes!

Btw I loved your nappy shed - very snazzy :)

[Funkychicken]

Do we have an official start date Becky, or is everyone already sewing??:D I haven't yet (still trying to finish my dolls hair) but was wondering if you wanted to give a "day to begin" date. :yelclap:

[stellaj]

i bought some fleece today!

[Oscar's mum]

My tip is take a blurry photo and pretend it's meant to look arty - then no-one can see your mistakes!




Ooh very clever idea:laughing:

Funkychicken - I havn't started at all thought I would wait to see what fabrics nappiescovered has in store today to figure out what type of nappy I want to make.;)

[sopolicha]

Okay, I am so going to regret this, I am in.

I am going to make an AIO. I just need about a week or so whilst I wait for the pattern to arrive.

Very sage advice Tea Lady, blurry photos are my specialty.

[poshBecks]

Ok so I just ordered some PUL & microfleece. Now I have to wait about 8 days for that to arrive.... so bear with me people..... I hope I'm not the last to enter. :o

BTW who nabbed the Strawberry Shortcake PUL from Nappies Covered :mad: I wanted it!! :p

Happy Sewing everyone!!

[kymmy]

I am sure I will be the last to start given that I have to repair the sewing machine and organise the materials and time.

[Oscar's mum]

Well I only have just now figured out the material I want to use;)

[MumsieMel]

Well i have been working for the last 3 weeks on my pattern and have finally perfected it!!!

In fact DD has her first one on right now! :D

Just got to make it with the material i want to use for this sew off ;)

Mine's a pocket, my favs!!!!!:yelclap:

[Funkychicken]

Oh, that's good news! I don't think I'll be able to start for at least a week either. Deep breaths.....deep breaths........:p

[Oscar's mum]

Oh, that's good news! I don't think I'll be able to start for at least a week either. Deep breaths.....deep breaths........:p



Calm down;) breath in and breath out:p

I decided to make an AIO this time.

[shed]

Where can I buy taslon?

I just inspected a fleece Sandras Stuffable and then looked them up to see what the waterproof stuff in it was and its apparently taslon.

I want to put that in my fleece pocket. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

[Funkychicken]

Where can I buy taslon?

I just inspected a fleece Sandras Stuffable and then looked them up to see what the waterproof stuff in it was and its apparently taslon.

I want to put that in my fleece pocket. Does anyone know where I can buy it?
Wow-sounds interesting. I've never heard of it but I'm sure one of the more experienced cloth mama's will have some info for you (and me! I'm very curious now!)

[kymmy]

Hmmm it looks like Taslon is a sport fabric for outdoors or trackuits.
Have no idea where you can buy it though.

[Funkychicken]

This is what happened when I googled Taslon. I'm sure there are much more interesting sites about it but this gives an idea on the fabric etc...:thumbsup:

http://texfuhua.en.alibaba.com/product/50015715/50264787/Nylon/Nylon_Taslon_and_Polyester_Taslon.html (http://texfuhua.en.alibaba.com/product/50015715/50264787/Nylon/Nylon_Taslon_and_Polyester_Taslon.html)

[MumsieMel]

I finished one!!!!!

But not sure if its the one ill enter here, as i got some MORE lovely material on the way!!!!!

[HoopDeeDoo]

What patterns do you guys use? I'm about to start making my own nappies, and I've downloaded three free patterns, but wondering if it worth buying a pattern?

I like the look of the honey boys, and thier pattern looks like it has a wide range of types.

Or did you make up your own?

I'd love to know your opinions on the best patterns.

I only have a sewing machine, not overlocker

[poshBecks]

What patterns do you guys use? I'm about to start making my own nappies, and I've downloaded three free patterns, but wondering if it worth buying a pattern?


I only have a sewing machine, not overlocker

I'm using Tea Lady's pattern & I dont have an overlocker either. I'll just use zig zag stitch.

[shed]

I am also using Tea Ladys pattern. You don't need an overlocker for it.

You probably don't need to buy a pattern. Just get a piece of newspaper and one of your existing nappies and stretch it out and trace around it. You could probably even do this with a disposable actually.

Or just get Tea Lady's pattern or download one from one of the nappy sites. Once you have made a couple you will have found your own particular preference.

Did we have a date to finish these by? How long have we got?

[Little_Toad]

I've got my sewing machine.. I've got my overlocker and I've got my PUL fabric for making pocket nappys.

Just waiting on my Micorfleece and suedecloth for thelining and then I can start. This could take anothe couple of months though as I ordered it from a yahoo usergroup and they take MONTHS!! (wont be doing that again).

Can we have a "sew off #2" in a couple of months?

[kymmy]

I doubt I wil be prepared enough but if there is a round #2 I want to be in that.

[Funkychicken]

MY PUL is on the way!!! :yelclap:

Thank-you Tea Lady, for the pattern. If you were an ebay seller and I purchased off you I would leave you this feedback.

POSITIVE
Excellent ebayer. Super fast to post out and great communication. AAAAA+++++

:yelclap: :smiliedance: :yelclap:

[shed]

My PUL has arrived but I am too nervous to cut it.

Its so pretty.

I have just finished my fourth fleece and they're getting pretty flash girls!! I even put laundry tabs on this one. I didn't bother with the others but I am getting more adventurous now.

Not adventurous enough to cut the PUL yet though...LOL

[kymmy]

Oscar's Mum sent me some great PUL - nappy cut.
Thanks OM!
And now I just have to figure out what I am to do!

[Funkychicken]

My PUL has arrived but I am too nervous to cut it.

Its so pretty.

I have just finished my fourth fleece and they're getting pretty flash girls!! I even put laundry tabs on this one. I didn't bother with the others but I am getting more adventurous now.

Not adventurous enough to cut the PUL yet though...LOL
Deep breaths, deep breaths.....and cut...and breathe....and cut and breathe........and cut and breathe..........................and cut and ..............:D

[cheezelkat]

I am also too scared to get my PUL. I'm scared I'm going to mess this up :laughing:

I've already ordered more PUL for nappy #2. I can see this getting strangely addictive!

[Funkychicken]

I am also too scared to get my PUL. I'm scared I'm going to mess this up

I've already ordered more PUL for nappy #2. I can see this getting strangely addictive!
Really???? Cloth nappy making/buying/stealing (well maybe not stealing but I couldn't think of a third option ;) ) addictive????
Oh, I know, fawning is another option-:D . I would never have imagined it to be so :rolleyes: :laughing: ............

[cheezelkat]

Really???? Cloth nappy making/buying/stealing (well maybe not stealing but I couldn't think of a third option ;) ) addictive????


You better watch your clothesline when you hang them out. You never know who is lurking around! ;)

[poshBecks]

WOO HOO :smiliedance:

My PUL (oh so coot :p )and Microfleece just arrived!! :yelclap: , righty oh then...

Can someone tell me what sort of elastic i need to buy for a pocket nappy?
Cheers :o

[poshBecks]

Can someone tell me what sort of elastic i need to buy for a pocket nappy?
Cheers :o

I think I may have just answered my own question.... swimwear elastic? :o

[MumsieMel]

So where, when and how do we post pics???? :smiliedance:

BEKKY
Yep! :yes:

[Oscar's mum]

So where, when and how do we post pics???? :smiliedance:

BEKKY
Yep! :yes:

OMG I don't even have my material yet :eek:

[kymmy]

Is everyone finished already?!

[stellaj]

I haven't started!:eek:

[Funkychicken]

I'm expecting my PUL any day and I also just ordered my hook and loop tape and elastic from Nappy Works!!!:smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[shed]

who is driving this bus??

What is the deadline? Anyone?

I have cut the PUL. That's as far as I got today, but I could submit my latest fleece that's for sure coz its PRETTY.

btw if anyone is interested, you can buy taslon at Spotlight (d'uh, I never thought of that, too easy).

[Oscar's mum]

Poshbecks - do we have a deadline just yet?

[Little_Toad]

I think I may have just answered my own question.... swimwear elastic? :o


Poshbecks, either swimsuit elastic or lastin ( a rubber transparent looking elastic. Doesn't split, very stretchy and bounces back to size.

I still have to wait for my mmicrosuede to arrive before i can start mine!

[poshBecks]

Poshbecks - do we have a deadline just yet?

Um no not yet, but i dont see me finishing mine until the end of next week. So what if we say, Monday 23rd October? How does that suit everyone?

On that day I will start a new thread where we can post our photos, that way it is easier to find them all & I dont have to search this thread for them. :p

[poshBecks]

Poshbecks, either swimsuit elastic or lastin ( a rubber transparent looking elastic. Doesn't split, very stretchy and bounces back to size.


Oh thanks for that! :D

[Oscar's mum]

So what if we say, Monday 23rd October? How does that suit everyone?


I will say that is a good date for now - but I don't have any material just yet:crying: But it really should have arrived by then:thumbsup:

[kymmy]

Monday23rd Oct....okay after the Expo wekend.
How long should it take a beginner to sew a pocket?
If I ge organised on Tuesday I think I can do it this week.

[Oscar's mum]

How long should it take a beginner to sew a pocket?

If you just get some material to use as the lining of the nappy cut out to the same shape as the PUL.

You will also need elastic from memory perhaps 90cm should be stacks

so 12cms (approx) for each side of the legs and 10 for the top of the pocket attached to the PUL) and 10 for the top of the pocket (attached to the lining).


4cm thick hook and loop velcro -

34cms of Loop and 8 cm of hook.

If you cut the hook into 4cm squares and the loop will need to be cut into approx 3 4cm squares the rest used on the front of the nappy.

Once you have all of that cut out to size (approx measurements), sew on the front panel of the loop velcro onto the PUL. Next with the picture side of the PUL and the right side of the lining face them together then sew right around the edges of the whole nappy (except the tab you fold down to make the pocket.

Next you want to sew in the elastic start with the tab part of the pocket stitch a very small part of the elastic to the lining (enough to keep it actually attached to the material) then stretch to twice the length you want it to be so in other words you want to stretch that 10cm piece of elastic out to 20cms when you reach the 20cm mark stitch the elastic to the lining. Next fold down the tab and sew that down so the lining is all looking pretty now;) Repeat the process with the PUL side of the pocket. Just a note I don't actually stitch the elastic completely down in the opening of the pocket just the start and end I like to let it just be free (if that makes sense)

Now for the elastic on the legs of the nappy you want to sew the elastic onto the lining side of the nappy (remeber you havn't actually turned your nappy the right way out yet - it is still inside out! Once again you need to stretch this elastic to twice its length. With the legs you will need to stitch the whole piece of elastic down. Repeat so that you have done both sides of the legs.

Once you have done this turn your nappy right way around and you can begin to sew the velcro;) Pin the hook and loop squares onto the nappy. The hook part will be closest to the seam. On one of the arms on the outer (so on the PUL) you will put a piece of loop so you can adjust the nappy for a really small waist. Line this piece up with the hook underneath and you can sew the hook and loop at the same time and not have extra stitch marks.

And now you should be finished:smiliedance:

So I would give yourself maybe 20mins to cut out the fabric etc and another 25 to sew it together! You may find that you are quicker than that - but it won't take you long at all;)

[kymmy]

Ohhh okay! Thanks for that, OM.
I am going to keep this post on my favourites so easy reference.
I am excited now.
Thanks very much :thumbsup:

[Oscar's mum]

Ohhh okay! Thanks for that, OM.
I am going to keep this post on my favourites so easy reference.
I am excited now.
Thanks very much :thumbsup:

You are welcome. Though remember the measurements are only a guide though - I can't remember but I think they should go with that size nappy;)

[shed]

How long should it take a beginner to sew a pocket?


It took me a whole day to make the first one, but I have this terrible habit of reinventing things "to make them better" and then having to start again and do it the way I was told to do it originally. :o

[HoopDeeDoo]

When you do home made pocket nappies do you usually just have a layer of PUL on the back, and a layer for lining?

Is that really enough?

I get that you then stuff them with soakers, but PUL just seems so thin.

Also which fabric would be best for a lining?

Hemp Fleece
Hemp French Terry
Cotton French Terry
Sherpa
Microfleece
Suedecloth

I'm waiting for a yard of each of these, which one would you use?

[Oscar's mum]

When you do home made pocket nappies do you usually just have a layer of PUL on the back, and a layer for lining?

Is that really enough?

It's up to you but yeah I find a layer of PUL and a layer of material for the lining enough;)

I personally out of all those materials you are awaiting on would go with the suedecloth but that's me:)

[HoopDeeDoo]

cool thanks :thumbsup:

[MumsieMel]

Hemp Fleece
Hemp French Terry
Cotton French Terry
Are fine as stuffers, i usually cut and overlock these to pieces about 30cm by 30cm for stuffers.
Hemp and bamboo and microfibre are the most absorbent materials!


Sherpa
Microfleece
Suedecloth
Are fine as liners :)


And yes one layer of pul, and one layer for the liner is pleanty. :D

[poshBecks]

I will say that is a good date for now - but I don't have any material just yet:crying: But it really should have arrived by then:thumbsup:

Tell you what, I'll start that thread on the 23rd, Then voting can start the following Monday after that. (Dont know the date), so that gives you a week to get your pics on that thread, so a couple of weeks from now. :)

[HoopDeeDoo]

Hemp Fleece
Hemp French Terry
Cotton French Terry
Are fine as stuffers, i usually cut and overlock these to pieces about 30cm by 30cm for stuffers.
Hemp and bamboo and microfibre are the most absorbent materials!


Sherpa
Microfleece
Suedecloth
Are fine as liners :)


And yes one layer of pul, and one layer for the liner is pleanty. :D


Thanks so much for the advice, I don't want to mess up - still waiting for my fabric though :yes:

[shed]

I have made two with my new PUL and one is perfect (sort of, LOL) and one is stuffed.

Stuffed as in 'ruined', not stuffed as in 'got hemp in it', unfortunately.

The first one turned out good and the second one went awry somehow.

I prefer fleece rather than the suedecloth as the inner. Its just personal preference really HoopDeeDo.

[Oscar's mum]

I got an email to say my material is now posted so hopefully I will receive it tomorrow;)

[kymmy]

Thanks for the info Mel!

[Oscar's mum]

Kymmy how are you going with your nappy?

[kymmy]

I have a PUL cut (thanks OM), and umm thats it!
I have to get a new bobbin case.
And the other materials for the nappy might help!

[Oscar's mum]

And the other materials for the nappy might help!


lol yep they might be handy;)

[Funkychicken]

Arrrgghhhhhh.....my PUL still isn't here! I paid for it over a week ago and it still hasn't arrived. I just emailed the seller to see if it has been posted out and I also got an email from the supplier of hook & tape etc...to say that she has posted my item's today. Looks like a couple of late nights ahead on the sewing machine! :fingerscrossed:

[stellaj]

Ummm, the nappy i made today is very, very bad. It started as a pocket then turned into a fitted. It has one big wing, one small, it is to tiny through the crotch and the outer fabric is all loose :o Back to the drawing board i think...i blame the kids everytime i started someone wanted something and i couldn't concentrate. Thats my excuse and i'm sticking to it :yes:

[~Alicia]

I'm posting here so i remember to come back. I'm not joining the sew off, but i would love to see the end results! :yes:

[shed]

stellaj: I have the same problem. I can only sew at night when DP gets home so he can look after bubby, but he always lets him whinge too long and I end up getting up from the machine.

Its very distracting!!!

I am currently on my third piece of PUL. We have one good nappy and one bad one so far. I am using suedecloth for this one.

I actually prefer the fleece one I made, its one of my favourites. I found some taslon too, from Spotlight and have lined it and its a brilliant night nappy, no leaks whatsoever, so that might be the one I enter into the sew off.

[Oscar's mum]

Arrrgghhhhhh.....my PUL still isn't here! I paid for it over a week ago and it still hasn't arrived.

Join the crew;) Hopefully ours arrives in today then:thumbsup:

[Tea Lady]

Whereabouts in spotlight was the taslon Shed? I'd like to have a look at it............ was it pricey?

[Funkychicken]

Well my PUL is still not here and I haven't received any communication from the seller wither. grrr.....
I sent her an email last night asking if it had been posted yet but I haven't heard back. I'm really peeved actually. The PUL is quite different and I am excited about it but i may have to do a fast track order with my 'regular' supplier. She is super fast to get things out-my velcro and fleece arrived in two working days! Now if I just had some PUL to sew it onto to...:rolleyes:

[Oscar's mum]

Well my PUL is still not here and I haven't received any communication from the seller wither.

Can I ask where you ordered from?

[cheezelkat]

I got my fleece for boosters, another PUL cut and fleece today. Now I have to stoop buying stuff and actually sew it together!

[poshBecks]

well. :o Still havn't started yet. But I will have it finished by Monday coz I am going to Melbourne next week, so I HAVE to!! :laughing:

Hope it is all going well for everyone! :D

[Oscar's mum]

Grrrrr my material was apparantly posted Monday and I still havn't received it:banghead:

[poshBecks]

Ok ladies, so I have finished my nappy!! :yelclap:

I will start a new thread where we can all post our pics. Please only post pics on that thread, & discuss them here. Otherwise it will be hard to find the pics when we are ready to vote...

:D Dont stress if you aren't ready yet.... I will close the pic thread on Monday 30th October. So you have until then.

[kirstenriley]

Hi PoshBecks, your nappy looks great!!! I can tell im going to get very jealous of this thread and all you clever sewers!!!! heheheh

[poshBecks]

Hi PoshBecks, your nappy looks great!!! I can tell im going to get very jealous of this thread and all you clever sewers!!!! heheheh

Thanks :o I am so glad it is just pics & not the real thing :laughing: . It was actually very tricky to make! I dont think I will be doing it too often!

[mum_2_5]

I know I haven't been around in a while but I would like to join in. I will start sewing tomorrow.

[~Alicia]

they look fantastic! :thumbsup:

[KarniF00l]

Bec i love the Nappy! You did an awesome job :yelclap: If only i had a sewing machine :o

[Funkychicken]

:smiliedance: Finally my PUL has arrived so I just need to make the nappy now! Beck, could we have until the end of the day on Monday-just in case I need Monday to finish it?
CK-where has your beautiful bubba pic gone? :confused: Don't get me wrong, the new pic is, well new, but I miss you bubba's little face!

Oh, I just went and had a look at your nappy Beck-it's fantastic! You have done a brilliant job.:yelclap: :yelclap:

[shed]

PoshBecks, that nappy is GORGEOUS!!!

I haven't started yet, I have my back up one that I made last week, just in case I am too lazy, but I have a bit of an idea for what I want to do.

[Tea Lady]

Love your nappy PB!! It's noice, it's different, it's unusual :D

I sewed one the other day and I made so many mistakes it wasn't funny - it'll probably leak like a seive from all the unpicking I had to do :o I think I'll make another one ASAP before I forget what I'm doing again!

[poshBecks]

Thanks guys for your kind comments :o It actually works ok which surprised me. Though its definatey not as good as my GK's!! LOL!!


If only i had a sewing machine :o
I borrowed my mums! :laughing:


Beck, could we have until the end of the day on Monday-just in case I need Monday to finish it?

No probs I will close it Monday night. Or Tuesday if I cant get online. :)

[stellaj]

FYI Spotlight is having a big sale tomorrow if you need supplies especially fleece.

[Funkychicken]

:smiliedance: :yelclap: :smiliedance: I finished it!! Actually I started and finished yesterday morning. I got on a roll and just couldn't stop.
Anyway, I think it is pretty cute although I do feel it is going to be highly impractical :rolleyes: . Definately just for showing off his cute butt in the summer! I will take pics of it on H's butt tomorrow and post in the pic thread.

[kymmy]

Look forward to it Sal!

Gorgeous nappy Beck! So pretty. Looks so gorgeous on -well done.

As for my progress....I am not feeling my best so haven't been doing much. I was going get a new bobbin case on saturday but I wanted to sleep instead!!! I will get it tomorrow i think. A sale at Spotlight today. If only I could get there....

[Oscar's mum]

A sale at Spotlight today. If only I could get there....

Stores are open till 9pm;)

[kymmy]

Thanks OM... How to convice hubby to take me... no doubt I will buy more wool too.

[Oscar's mum]

OMG my material arrived today - can't say I was tooo pleased with the service, I ordered 2 different times. The first order I placed when the store opened and the same day everyone else placed their orders the next order I placed was a week later and hmmm I paid for postage for both seperately and wouldn't you know it both items were packaged together and arrived today (that was a bit long of a wait IMO):mad:

[Tea Lady]

Oooooh, that's bad O's mum :mad: I'd be sending them an email if I were you - I'm sure a refund of some postage would be in order. Most of those nappy types are pretty reasonable people - maybe it was an oversight and they'll fix it up for you :fingerscrossed:

[Oscar's mum]

Oooooh, that's bad O's mum :mad: I'd be sending them an email if I were you - I'm sure a refund of some postage would be in order. Most of those nappy types are pretty reasonable people - maybe it was an oversight and they'll fix it up for you :fingerscrossed:

Oops I made a mistake and realised that all the items I received today were from the 2nd order I placed and I still don't have the first order:eek: I have sent an email asking where it is (considering I paid for it straight away). Looks like I will have to sew a pocket nappy for the 'Sew Off' instead of the AIO I had hoped to make:(

[mytwolilprinces]

Seeming as I can't sew to save my life and don't have a sewing machine anyway - I'll just be a "spectator". I just checked out the nappies posted so far and they are all so cute - especially Funkychickens....

Sal - your nappy is the coolest thing I've ever seen - I want one :D

[reAllytee]

Gorgeous nappies ladies !!!!!!!!!

Sal i reckon that nappy deserves some silver moon boots to go with it :D

[~Alicia]

oooh I love the silver one! Very different. who knows, you might start a trend :thumbsup:

[meme]

me and my bundle of op shop flanalette and a bit of ole left over polar fleece are nothing compared to you guys! but i did make 3 nappies yesterday and they are working allright for me.

i haven't worked out pokets coz it seems a bit of a waste not having good hemp fabric for boosting. but i have just been making aio's using the fleece as the outer layer, witdh flannalette and micro fibre cloths.

seeing as i thought cloth would save me money, it's hard to justify spending so much on it, but i know i'm not alone with that concern:rolleyes:

i will put one of my nappies on the thread, i don't think i can make one especially for it, i'll just have to choose one i've already done, i am not going to buy any more fabric until i've got through what i've got here. although i would love to have a go with pul and stuff i woudl be so worried about stuffing it up.

[Funkychicken]

Hey, Meme. I love my op shop nappies and revamped woollen jumpers into soakers! In fact the nappy I have put up hereis only the second nappy I have made. I have made 3 or 4 cover's and cut up and resewed some jumpers but I fly completely by the seat of my pants. I'm not too good with patterns and make up quite a bit as I go although I used TL's pattern for this nappy and found it easier than I thought it would be. I do love being thrifty with 2nd hand stuff-there are no rules and I can make things how I want. :D

[cheezelkat]

...my pattern skills are terrible. I need help. Can someone give me links to good free patterns?

[KarniF00l]

Sal - I love the whole space agey thing going on with the nappy. Good work !! :thumbsup:

shed - Oh my gosh!! The dinonappy is so cute. If you can make that you can make anything, like oh i dunno a butterfly ? when can i place my order ? :p Love it :yelclap:

Whoah the voting is going to be hard already and there's still more to come!! :eek:

[Oscar's mum]

I finished a 2 nappy's yesterday and 2 this morning, I still have 2 more patterns already cut out ready to be sewn so I am not sure which nappy I will enter yet! ;) I need to charge my camera anyway so by the time I find the charger etc I should have decided on which one to enter;)

[meme]

everyones nappies are looking sooooo good. i went to photograph mine and found it was already in the nappy bucket:laughing:

i cannot compete with silver moon nappies and dinosour tails! not to mention people who can stitch things straight and make patterns! but i am just having soo much fun anyway!!:D .

keep em coming they are all excellent!

[HoopDeeDoo]

...my pattern skills are terrible. I need help. Can someone give me links to good free patterns?

Here are three that I found, I decided it might be easier to buy a pattern, but the pattern I bought has very similar instructions so try the free ones first maybe.

http://baroquestar.livejournal.com/176873.html

[HoopDeeDoo]

I've just got all my fabric, but won't be able to sew anytime soon, I have an inspection on Thursday so I don't want to make a mess. Although it's a bit too late for that, I just got my first lot of fabrics out of the wash and hung them out and there is fluff everywhere. ooops I think it's from the sherpa. Anyway I'm looking forward to making my first nappy, but I'm reaaallly scared too.

Just wanted to say you girls have have some really cool nappies!! Love the dinasaur shed, and the silver and red. Here I was thinking these were just going to be everyday nappies. :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

[kymmy]

Oh my the nappies look amazing! The dino, the star and the pretty pink. Love em all. I hope mine works out and even more than that hope it gets made...oh that is up to me yeah.....:fingerscrossed:

[Tea Lady]

Where did you find that silver PUL FC???? It's unreal! Does it wash ok?

Very very cute dino nappy Shed - Baden will be the envy of all the other babies :yes:

[Funkychicken]

Where did you find that silver PUL FC???? It's unreal! Does it wash ok?

Very very cute dino nappy Shed - Baden will be the envy of all the other babies :yes:
I bought the silver PUL on Ebay. there was 4 lots of silver and some gold as well but I decided the silver was 'lush' enough-the gold may have made him look like a gangster!:laughing:

As to washing? I haven't yet. I put it on him for the photo's, then it was bath and bedtime and I haven't had the chance for him to show it off again. It's a bit like PUL in reverse-the silver is kind of tacky/rubbery like the usual inside of other PUL.

[stellarella]

I just had a squiz at some of those nappies you guys have made and think you guys are

WONDERFUL:smiliedance:

How extremely clever!!

Shed...yours was amazing, and so well made.

I would love to see any soakers people have knitted too...

[kymmy]

How about a knit off? I would love that.

I got my bobbin case today and the materials for the nap. Then the sewing machine needle breaks. So I will have to wait to get a new one on Friday. So frustrating!

[Tea Lady]

...the gold may have made him look like a gangster!

Please please please promise me that if you ever do get hold of some gold you'll put a chunky gold chain on him and a fake mo and take a photo for your avatar..........THAT's something I would like to see !!:laughing:

[Oscar's mum]

Please please please promise me that if you ever do get hold of some gold you'll put a chunky gold chain on him and a fake mo and take a photo for your avatar..........THAT's something I would like to see !!:laughing:

Ooh with the little black singlet:yes:

[kymmy]

I have no idea what is going on with the machine...grrr!
Another needle broke.....(My mum had a few spare and hubby tried to help...)

Even if I don't join in on this one I am having fun seeing the talent!

[Funkychicken]

I have no idea what is going on with the machine...grrr!
Another needle broke.....(My mum had a few spare and hubby tried to help...)

Even if I don't join in on this one I am having fun seeing the talent!
Hi Kym,

I went through a needle breaking phase and it frutrated me sooo much. I ende up only using needles for strong/heavy fabric. No more breakages!

[Funkychicken]

I just checked with the seller of that PUL. There is still some there and some gold so I am thinking maybe I'll get the gold just for a laugh!

[Rhoxie]

Kymmy - check your tension on your machine - if it's too tight for what you are sewing it can snap your needles.

If you get really stuck it might be time for a service (that always fixes mine ) :)

I've been looking at all the finished nappies and they are fab !!! Going good girls !

[Oscar's mum]

I have no idea what is going on with the machine...grrr!
Another needle broke.....(

My machine does that when it needs a service!

[kymmy]

Hi Kym,

I went through a needle breaking phase and it frutrated me sooo much. I ende up only using needles for strong/heavy fabric. No more breakages!


Kymmy - check your tension on your machine - if it's too tight for what you are sewing it can snap your needles.

If you get really stuck it might be time for a service (that always fixes mine ) :)




My machine does that when it needs a service!


Ahhh you are all probably right. The poor thing is quite old. I haven't actually sewd anything yet. Just trying to set it up so i can. The bobbin cse was rattling around and that is why the needles break :confused: Now there is no needle in there the bobbin case is no longer rattling around. So not sure what is going on. Might just buy a new one. Go on a nappy buying ban and save for one. I have been wanting an overlocker for a while actually. :o

[shed]

meme, they look fantastic! I love the matching singlets, perfect for summer. Its such a buzz being able to make customised ones.

I have only made pockets so far. Thinking about making an AIO. I bought some hemp and some microfibre so I think that will be my next project.

[Little_Toad]

great effort on the nappies girls.. very ingenious creation Shed.

Quick questions...

1. where is everyone getting their suedecloth and microfleece from? Are you using Malden mills fleece?

I've ordered mine from yahoo usergroups.. cheaper buut takes about 4 months from order to receiving it.

2. If you have a pattern on your PUL and it means that either the front or the back of the nappy will have the print upside down, do you opt for the pattern upside down on the front or the back?

Just bought some more PUL fabrics.. Lot 1 (http://www.bizztools.net/misc/nappyswatches2.jpg) Lot 2 (http://www.bizztools.net/misc/nappyswatches.jpg)
Can't wait to get my fleece and bamboo.

Making nappies = more fun than programming.

[mum2elouise]

Little_Toad, they are gorgeous fabrics that you've bought:yes: You'll have to show us the nappies that you make out of them.

Now, FunkyChicken - i couldn't help myself!:o I ordered some of both the gold and the silver PUL, too!:laughing: Can't wait to get nappy makin'! Maybe i'll participate in the next nappy sew off, hey?

[cheezelkat]

Well I've started...I've cut out my fabric pieces at least :o

I'm a little nervous about sewing it together because I'm not very experienced.

[Tea Lady]

I like your nappies too meme - and the singlets :) I think it's cheating to use a gorgeous model with an amazing shell though :D

[MumsieMel]

Can some one send me the link of where to get the gold and silver from?? Please :D

[Oscar's mum]

1. where is everyone getting their suedecloth and microfleece from? Are you using Malden mills fleece?

I am getting it from Nappies Covered.




2. If you have a pattern on your PUL and it means that either the front or the back of the nappy will have the print upside down, do you opt for the pattern upside down on the front or the back?

I would put the picture upside down on the front and right way up on the bum! That's me though:)

[Tea Lady]

See if this works MM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Silver-coloured-PUL-for-nappies-pockets-hot-from-USA_W0QQitemZ170041960184QQihZ007QQcategoryZ106792 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[shed]

Little_toad: When using printed PUL I put the pic the right way up on the bum :yes:

I got my stuff from Nappies Covered and nappyworks and also bought heaps of fleece from Spotlight when they had a sale. Some of it was $3 a metre so it didn't matter if I stuffed it up (which incidentally I didn't, I stuffed up my second PUL nappy!!).

Loooooooooove the Garfield PUL!!!!!

cheezelkat: just get on with it will ya. Every nappy you make takes less time and turns out better. Once you get the hang of it there will be no stopping you!!

[cheezelkat]

Shed: I'm halfway there ;) Only one major stuff up and I can't find my stitch unpicker. Luckily DS isn't too fussy about how well they are sewed!

[cheezelkat]

Oh my god what a disaster.

My nappy would only fit a baby with a 2 inch waist up to its neck :o

I think I need a few more practise runs.

[meme]

I like your nappies too meme - and the singlets I think it's cheating to use a gorgeous model with an amazing shell though

( up against all those well made pul nappies and straight stitched tails and moon gear i had to have a little cheat!)
heheheh, so glad someone noticed our 'shell' prop!! i was so worried she would drop it while i was busy snappin away with the camera:laughing: ( and yes i think she is gorgeous, but i am biased!)

i had always looked at the gorgeous little singlets at markets and the day it dawned on me that now that i can sew nappies i can probably sew things on singlets too....well, i don't think i will have many plain singlets left soon!

little toad i do not use malden mills fleece or pul:( i have just had a 10 minute 'convo' with dp over wanting to buy some of that silver pul too. (he said noooo)
i bought a bundle of flannalette (oppy)and picked up some left over polar fleece ( our small town haberdashery/quilting shop bargain bin) and i nave been making my nappies from these. then i tried some suede fabric i found at a little fabric shop that was marked for upholstery or clothes. i am not sure if this is actually 'nappy' suedecloth, but i will make do with what i have until i run out....and by then the silver pul will be here:rolleyes: hahahaha i pressed the buy button!

[Oscar's mum]

Is the silver PUL actually breathable? It was mentioned that it was a rubbery feel on the outside which kind of makes me think perhaps it isn't tooo breathable? Can someone enlighten me please:confused:

[shed]

I can't find my stitch unpicker.

Ah, the trusty stitch unpicker. What would I do without it? LOL!!! its been getting a pretty good workout.

[Oscar's mum]

Ah, the trusty stitch unpicker.

I remember the first few nappies I made the stitch unpicker never left my sight:p And if DH was nearby guess who got given the job of unpicking:laughing:

[cheezelkat]

I shall pick up more fleece on Saturday...I won't be defeated.

Sadly my stitches are too small to salvage attempt #1 - even though it was very beautiful. My seam allowances ended up being triple than what the pattern specified because of my dodgy sewing skills.

[Little_Toad]

Is the silver PUL actually breathable? It was mentioned that it was a rubbery feel on the outside which kind of makes me think perhaps it isn't tooo breathable? Can someone enlighten me please
oscar'smum. I assumed PUL wasnt breathable at all as there is a thin but solid rubber layer... It wouldnt make much difference what type of material was used.

I think if you want breathable you have to use a waterproof fleece.

[mum2elouise]

I assumed PUL wasnt breathable at all as there is a thin but solid rubber layer... It wouldnt make much difference what type of material was used.

I think if you want breathable you have to use a waterproof fleece.


I did a google and found this link. It is interesting but if you don't want to read the whole thing, skip to the very last line:thumbsup:

http://www.babyheaven.se/info/PUL_info_linda.htm

[Little_Toad]

That's good! I thought PUL didn't breath! Happy about that.

[HoopDeeDoo]

I just posted the pics of my first ever cloth nappy, next time I'll make the next size up though me thinks, and having worn it for a whole 2 mins he has managed to poo and wee in it. :rolleyes: I don't even have a nappy bucket yet :laughing:

[Funkychicken]

Is the silver PUL actually breathable? It was mentioned that it was a rubbery feel on the outside which kind of makes me think perhaps it isn't tooo breathable? Can someone enlighten me please:confused:
It is almost like PUL in reverse. Where normally the laminate is on the inside, this is on the outside. Make sense? I did think it was quite thick but seems to work just like other PUL.

CK-all the best-you can never try making too many nappies!

Thanks for that link Mum2elouise-very clear description of PUL.

[Funkychicken]

Wow HoopDeeDoo! That nappy is fantastic. Beautiful sewing. :thumbsup:

[mum2elouise]

Thanks for that link Mum2elouise-very clear description of PUL.

You're welcome:thumbsup:

[HoopDeeDoo]

Wow HoopDeeDoo! That nappy is fantastic. Beautiful sewing. :thumbsup:

Thanks luckily you can't see my stitching close up, I shouldn't have used blue thread on the green. Oh well pretty good for my first go :yes: Hopefully I will get better

[HoopDeeDoo]

anyone got any more to show and tell?

[kymmy]

I wish I could have sewed a nappy. I seriously considered hand sewing! :eek: But please have a second round please please...I want to sew up this awesome PUL.
*off to have a look at the pics*

[kymmy]

Awesome nappies everyone.
Meme - I like that polar fleece, Av has the wipes in that fabric. I like the matching singlets. My big boy is asking where is the shell nappy?
HDD - Did u make the Nemo nappy? I like the Honeyboy - looks professional.

[Oscar's mum]

I will be uploading my pics soon (my computer is slow):banghead:

[mum2elouise]

Everyone's nappies look fantastic!! I love the matching sets meme - i might have to steal that idea off you for Elouise...Hope you don't mind:fingerscrossed:

I have ordered some supplies myself and have just got myself an overlocker and sewing machine so when there's another round (there WILL be another round:laughing: ) i'll participate!

[mum2elouise]

Oscars Mum - your nappies look great! You sure have added to your collection now!:eek: :D

[Oscar's mum]

Oscars Mum - your nappies look great! You sure have added to your collection now!:eek: :D


lol yep and have some more PUL coming - army camo and plain:p I figured I can make 24 nappies for just over $200 or buy 18 GK's for I think it was $400 so I decided which was the best option for me! Especially considering I will have 2 kids in cloth fulltime come December - so had to get my bum into gear and start sewing;)

[pookiesossige]

Emma- your Nemo nappies are gorgeous!! The leg gathers/seams look very professional and the whole thing is so neat and tidy looking!! Looks like it was well worth getting your hands on a Honey Boy pattern :yes:

OM- I loved the PUL prints :D And I think that's the first pic of Oscar I've seen- he looks very cute in cow-hide!

[Oscar's mum]

OM- I loved the PUL prints :D And I think that's the first pic of Oscar I've seen- he looks very cute in cow-hide!


Awww thanks:o His favourite is the motorbike nappy - he will just walk around saying 'bike, bike, bike' and point to his nappy:p

[poshBecks]

well done everyone!! All the nappies are so cute!!! YOu are all unbelievable sewers!! Well done! :yelclap:

[mum2elouise]

I recieved my first ever lot of nappy making supplies today!! Thanks to you ladies, of course! I wouldn't have been inspired if it weren't for all of your fantastic nappy making skills:D I have enough to make 6 nappies so i better get motoring!! It might take me a while to get organised though and to get into the swing of things so i won't be participating in this sew off - definitely the next one though!

I'm so excited!! I can't wait to get started on these great nappies!!:yelclap:

[HoopDeeDoo]

Emma- your Nemo nappies are gorgeous!! The leg gathers/seams look very professional and the whole thing is so neat and tidy looking!! Looks like it was well worth getting your hands on a Honey Boy pattern :yes:


Thanks Emma, they probably aren't as tidy as they should be but I've really happy with the way they've turned out. I'm really glad I bought the pattern cause I love the idea of the tags being different, and I've found sound cute prints to use in my patchwork stash

I got the Nemo PUL from Bumble bees. I've got two whinne the pooh PULs waiting til I've perfected the pattern.

I tried the Nemo nappy on DS1 and it just fits, but he walks like he's been sitting on a horse all day. Is that normal, because the PUL is stiff, or do I need to make the crotch bit thinner?

O's mum what a great stash you have, do you find your homemade nappies are as leak prook as the GKs? Just wondering cause I'm planning on making as many as I can myself, as I also have two in nappies

[mum2elouise]

Hey ladies, i was inspired by all your great nappies so i ordered some nappy making supplies and recieved them in the mail on Monday just gone. Well, i've got my machines set up now to get sewing but i'm wondering do i have to pre-wash the fabrics before making my nappies up??:confused: I can't wait to get started but i don't want to make my nappies up only to find they shrink the first time i wash them...:o

So can someone enlighten me, please?:D

[Oscar's mum]

O's mum what a great stash you have, do you find your homemade nappies are as leak prook as the GKs? Just wondering cause I'm planning on making as many as I can myself, as I also have two in nappies

Definately as leak proof as the GK's. I use GK prints at night and have used those ones at night and not had any leaks. I guess it depends on how well you stuff them;)

[mama anne]

Well, i've got my machines set up now to get sewing but i'm wondering do i have to pre-wash the fabrics before making my nappies up?? I can't wait to get started but i don't want to make my nappies up only to find they shrink the first time i wash them...

So can someone enlighten me, please?

definately pre-wash! i'd wash anything you think could run (mostly bright colours like red) separately, but generally, wash the fabrics like you would wash the nappies, so there are no surprises later.
eg, if you hot wash nappies and tumble dry, then hot wash the fabric and tumble dry!
also if you bought hemp, it does reach max absorbancy after 10-12 washes, but if you don't want to wash it that many times before making stuff then just know your nappies will themselves become more absorbant over time
HTH

[mum2elouise]

Thanks heaps Mama Anne - i'm off to do some washing then!:yes:

[meme]

yay! can't wait to see the next sew off. should be a huge crowd of us joining in then!
congrats to shed for the winning dino nappie, it was fab:yelclap: . the silver pul was very inspiring too:D and the quality of the sewing, not to mention the abundance of nappies was awesome.

can't wait to see more.

not being able to sew is no excuse:laughing: . i couldn't sew either until i sewded one up, now i even graduated to making a skirt for dd the other day! and even if it is a bit wonky, all the better to show off the cloth nappie under it!!:D

[shed]

I should be a gracious and humble winner but I just can't believe it because I CAN'T SEW and I won the sew off, that is so funny!! :laughing: :laughing:

Well first off I would like to thank the lovely Tea Lady for her wonderful pattern which is just perfect for my baby and was much appreciated.

I would also like to thank the lovely Meme for being my inspiration. When you sewed that first pocket that day and said you couldn't sew I thought to myself "hey, I can't sew either!" and that gave me the confidence to give it a go.

Poshbecks for inspiring us all to get off our bums and submit a nappy for the sew off in the first place. Thanks for organising it. I loved your Precious Moments nappy.

Congratulations to Funky Chicken for getting second place with your gorgeous moonbaby nappy. Very cute and very, very creative.

And thank you to Oscars Mum and Hoop Dee doo for taking part in the Sew off and making it heaps of fun.

Those who wanted to enter but couldn't this time, we must do this again some time. The pressure is on for me as defending champion and I doubt that I can win two in a row, so lets see who comes up with what!!

Sorry I should be more humble but I can't pretend that I am not absolutely STOKED and stunned and amazed :laughing: .

Yay for the cloth mamas, you're a lovely lovely bunch and this has been heaps of fun.

[poshBecks]

The prize for the winner :p :rolleyes: .....

Organise the next sew off!!!! LOL

WEll done shed!! :yelclap: Your nappy really is cute & well made....cant sew my a$$!!!!! :p

They are all great nappies!!!!

[kirstenriley]

:smiliedance: for Shed and
:yelclap: to everyone else, all the nappys looked really great and may i say a tad professional!!!!

Cant wait to see what you all come up with for the next sew off to make us other clothies jealous all over again....lol

:thumbsup:

[Funkychicken]

Yay Shed!:smiliedance: You are an inspiration to sewer's and non-sewer's alike. How many order's have you received so far? :p

You do realise that the stakes are very, very high now-nappies will never be the same again as we all attempt to make extra-ordinary creations with wings, tails, ears, faces.......................:D

You deserve all the accolades and well-wishes. Just think, come summer you can show off your creation to the public!

Now to get my thinking cap on for the next one...................

[kymmy]

Congrats Shed - can I place my order? meme - Can I place an order with you too?
They are all just great - and I kick myself that I didn't at least get to see how hard it is. I hope I can join in on the 2nd round.