is there a website that explains step by step how to make an mcn?

[nuddle]

I have done a little bit of sewing, but am no expert by any means, so would have to be a real dummy explaining site... are there any out there?

[shanz]

Try Wee Weka. If you google nappy network they have links to wee weka patterns that have really easy instructions. This is the one other bubhubbers suggested I start on. It was good.

[Roxy76]

this is what i made mine from

http://pics.livejournal.com/mayna/gallery/0000g0c4

here are some pics of the one i made:

http://www.mediamax.com/roxy76/Hosted/firstmcn002.JPG
http://www.mediamax.com/roxy76/Hosted/firstmcn008.JPG
http://www.mediamax.com/roxy76/Hosted/firstmcn018.JPG

Hope that helps! :thumbsup:

[Little_Toad]

Nuddle,

I did a tutorial for Shed on how to do the elastic in a pocket nappy.

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=54260

[nuddle]

thanks girls, once the new mummy fog wears off, might have to give it a go, whats a good material to use?

[shanz]

Well thats a whole other kettle of fish:D
What sort do you want to make? Pocket, AIO, Fitted???
For a pocket. Either PUL or Malden Mills Fleece outer and Fleece/suedecloth inner. Usually. Then something absorbant to stuff it with. I like Bamboo personally.
For an Aio usually the same inner and outer with absorbant layers sewn in.
And a fitted is just the absorbant layers sewn together and a seperate cover is needed.
HTH
I can further elaborate on any if needed.

[nuddle]

thanks, was thinking of trying a fitted.

[shanz]

Ok well now I will just sit back and see what is suggested. I want to make a fitted but was also unsure exactly what to make it out of and how many layers etc.

[waawa]

Shanz - have you read the tips and hints and pattern pages here, especially Siobhan's photo comparison of the main three free fitted patterns?

http://www.ozclothnappies.org/links#sewing

Our sewing FAQ is yet to be revamped, but there's a bit of useful stuff in it:
http://www.ozclothnappies.org/info2

enjoy

Lara

[shanz]

Thanks for that Lara. I will have a look when DS goes to bed.