can you make longies bigger?

[monstermum]

Well the title says it all really.

I got an awsome pair of longies and they only just fit over my DDs sandman. The rise is actually a tiny bit small. Can I somehow stretch or should I sell and get some different ones?

[stellarella]

Sell and get different ones.

[monstermum]

noooooooooooooooooooooo

This wool thing is all too hard.

I'm so tempted to just use disposables for night!

[stellarella]

How big is your DD??

Dont use sposies...there are better options.

What is the prob, I might be able to help. :D

[monstermum]

The problem is............

Well the problem is that disposables are just easier. I just chuck one on and put her flannalet PJs over the top.

With a cloth nappy I need to bulk her up until she waddles and then put a cover on. I thought longies were the go but I waited for ages to get these and they are the wrong size!

I got a soaker a few weeks back and didn't realise that you really need shorties to go over a night nappy. Now I have 2 woolen items that are useless because I only use AIOs and pockets during the day.

My DD is 12 kg. With the longies on she was almost being cut in half at her belly.

I tell you disposables are very easy!!!!

[stellarella]

Oh well, if you want to use sposies go ahead.

It does take a bit of trial and error to get cloth working at night though.

It is a bother when you get something and it doesnt fit, what a shame.

At least the resale is really good. :D

Could you boost an AIO for night?

Or alternatively get a pair of longies which are bigger. Ask a WAHM to knit some for you.

I have a large Loveybums wool cover for sale...or check out ebay and buyforbaby.

[monstermum]

I've sent a e-mail off to the supplier and hopefully she will be understanding and let me upsize.

For now though we are back to disposables.

[cheezelkat]

Actually you can try blocking the longies if you can't swap....

check out here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blocking_%28knitting%29) and here (http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/a/blocking_knits.htm)

[kymmy]

Can I see a pic? It is possible to knit above the waist though it may not have the same look. Just depends on what waist it has.

[pookiesossige]

I'd try and swap for a pair that fits :thumbsup: It's a shame with something is the wrong size, it's happened to me too.. But it takes trial and error to find a cloth system that works for each baby- but once you find it, everything is so easy- no more wet sheets and a comfy, dry bubby! Longies are lovely in winter. But if you are finding yourself a bit put off wool, there are some good PUL covers out there too, such as the Motherease Airflow. Wool is fantastic though! :D

[monstermum]

I've just got an e-mail back from the supplier (Virgo knits). Sharyn was wonderful and said it was no problem if I wanted to upsize.

She asked if I could take measurements around my night nappies so the fit would be perfect.

She said she would knit me something up ASAP. Wow. I think that means I'm getting a custom pair.

WAHM are just so awsome.

Candy