please write my shopping list

[SorenLorensen]

ok i am going shopping tomorrow at either lindcraft (or however you spell it) or spotlight.

i want to make DD some AIO. i am going to buy some bambo or hemp soon but want to start now.
so what can i buy now that will work the best with out the bambo or hemp ? (i know it is better to have them but as i said i wanan start now :D)
i have some flannel that i want to put on the outside because i the flannel i have is really cool.
so shopping what do i need to get ?? and i mean everything

[Shanaynay]

Hmmm I'm not sure if you could do an AIO with flannelette on the outside without a waterproofing layer such as PUL hidden underneath it, and you can't buy that at Spotlight.

What if you had the flannelette as the inner, with a fleece on the outer (this would work as an AIO as it is water resistant).

But what could you sew into it.... I think it would be bulky with plain old terry.... hmm not sure.

Maybe you could make a fitted out of terry, with the flannelette on the outside?

Making an AIO without something super-absorbant such as hemp or bamboo would be extrememly bulky I think....

[Two Little Buggalugs]

Hi Flick,

ozclothnappies has some great links to sewing forums which would have answers for you too - also I'm sure I've seen a pattern link with instructions for making a flannel aio... In the USA birdseye cotton and sherpa are popular cotton alternatives to hemp and bamboo. Not as absorbant or trim, but quick drying. You might find these at lindcraft? Also you'd need your velcro - but make sure it is a durable kind! Polyester thread, not cotton. Elastic - look for swimmers elastic or lastin as they won't deteoriate in the damp environment of a nappy.

If your heart is set on the flannel outside, then you will definitely need to think about the waterproofing issue. Maybe post a question on one of those sewing forums?

[SorenLorensen]

thank you i will take a look :thumbsup:

just had an offer to by some plain PUL and can pick it up tomorrow, but its not much so i will still see if there is some way i can use my flannel :yes:

[Shanaynay]

thank you i will take a look :thumbsup:

just had an offer to by some plain PUL and can pick it up tomorrow, but its not much so i will still see if there is some way i can use my flannel :yes:
I think you only need about 45cmx45cm for a nappy?

You could then have your flannel on the outside, then the PUL, then towelling maybe for the inner and absorbancy?

[SorenLorensen]

ok just decided i will make some fitteds with the rest,:yes: they also look alot easier to make too

[ks23]

Hi,

You can buy ripstop nylon at spotlight and I have seen it widley used between layers at the wee weka pattern website

HTH

[SorenLorensen]

Hi,

You can buy ripstop nylon at spotlight and I have seen it widley used between layers at the wee weka pattern website

HTH

:detective: yes it does help alot !!!!!
anyone have any reason for me not to buy ripstop nylon befor i go ??

[ks23]

Well Flick....How did you get on?

I am currently searching for sage coloured PUL if anyone sees any - all the websites I know of are sold out or very expensive.

Cheers

[SorenLorensen]

i made 1 AIO so far, but i bought a heap of PUL and hemp the other day so i am waiting till it gets to me to start some more. i am thinking about making some fitteds in the mean time, DD had one on yesterday and today and they are great.

if i see any sage coloured PUL i shal give you a shout :thumbsup:

[ks23]

I ended up ordering it form a site in the US - works out $16 per metre with postage but will take 7 -10 days to get here. If anyone wants the site PM me - very cheap!

[mamabearof3]

2 layers of ripstop ylon works better for waterproofing and doesn't add too much bulk

[bekkyboo]

In my expereience, I found ripstop to be almost utterly useless (but that was with 1 layer)... But i found a polyester cotton blend from spotlight that is water resistant, with a fleece outer - it works quite good, even for overnight use...