Katones, everthing MCN i've bought that has a minky outer, has a HIDDEN layer of either Procare or PUL, to make it waterproof.

if you sew everything inside out, then turn and top stitch, no reason why you can't make stuff on a sewing machine. all the messy bits will be INSIDE where no-one will see them!!!

For the covers i have, they all have this in common
- a waterproof outer (eg PUL or fleece or wool)
- a stay dry fabric inner (e/g microfleece or suedecloth)
there are links in the DIY sewing thread of Nappycino to photo tutorials about sewing all sorts of MCN, have a look there.

RHYS - if you have a long bubba, some brands do a MEDIUM LONG size - well worth looking out for. Possum Pouches have Medium long, AIO night nappies available right now - that site is rarely stocked, so RUN if you're after a good night nappy! Discount with your Great Downunder Nappy Hunt code too (sign up for the hunt at diaper decisions, it's free).

some lovely shorties on that site too.

if you have a long baby, maybe nappies with a LONG rise would help?
honeyboys aio (try catnaps store)
happy heiny pockets (on sale at the weewuns)

The SHELL of a nappy?

the SHELL of a pocket nappy just means the main body piece of the nappy
what you have when you remove the insert (inside the pocket cavity)
e.g a greenkids pocket nappy

the SHELL of a ALL IN TWO nappy just means the main body piece of the nappy
what you have when you remove the snap in inserts/boosters
e.g an itti bitti dlish

the SHELL part dries pretty fast, cos all it is, is WATERPROOF OUTER and STAY DRY INNER usually (all synthetic so dries fast), except for the ones that have alternative inners, for babies who cannot tolerate synthetics and need fabrics like cotton velour on the inner, but this is the exception, not the rule. They take a tiny bit longer to dry, but not THAT much (cos i have both).

i know, all the jargon is pretty overwhelming when you're new - you'll get there!


KATONES
At Spotlight, there is material called TASLON, which is a thin type of waterproofing fabric. Not as sturdy or effective as PUL, but that's the only sort of waterproofing material i can think of, from Spotters, that you might use to waterproof your covers. and is another one RIPSTOP or something like that? my brain is foggy!

the spotlight staff are not familiar with MCN at all, so it's no good asking them "what do i use to make nappies with?" unfortunately.


MAZ - is Vy tt-ing already??? wow!!! great and sad all at once heh???

SUSE aka Miz Pedantic - going back for a fullstop! that was a test surely, to see who reads thoroughly!!!! LOL - do i win the choc frog? make mine a CHOC BILBY!!!