Cloth Nappy Making #2

[*Efjay*]

Yeah I just thought I would offer to you girls first. I will proabably put it on Ebay later today.

[maz]

Yes 15th sounds FAB~!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo girls im so excited now.. be a busy week for me your place Mel???? *raising eyebrows* I so want to droll over your material stash
FJ - Oh po I just ordered 6 meters worth from a co-op and thank you for asking us first...will keep my ears open for you
going to mark the calender NOW!!!! hehehehehehe

[*Efjay*]

What on earth are you going to use 6 meters for.
What can I use it for other then the outter? I like to use microfleece as the inner.

[maz]

Prefolds matie, double layered ones and boosters

[*Efjay*]

how are you doing the prefolds? it doesn't seem thick enough...
Tell me tel me, I might have to do that too LOL

[maz]

didnt the girls at NC fill you in????? pmsl
2 layers (front and back) then with an extra layer in the middle

[*Efjay*]

lol, just wasn't sure when you be back on.
so it would be 232?

[~Raven~]

Have you seen a prefold IRL FJ? Maybe you could order one so you can see how they go together. Maz has described it spot on or there is the traditional prefold that is made from two pieces sewn together and then then folded and sewn like a quilt to make the thicker pad down the middle (well it's not like a quilt but that's the best way I can think of to describe what I'm trying to say )

[*Efjay*]

someone posted a great link on NC so now i get it lol, wanna go to sl now lol

[*Efjay*]

Linz what exactly do you mean? what kind are you getting made up? Fitted ones or prefolds?

[*Efjay*]

ah ok.
Well you have a few options for covers. You could use Fleece, PUL or Wool. I bought some PUL online & fold over elastic that worked well & I thought was pretty easy. With fleece you can either buy Malden Mills fleece or use polar fleece from Spontlight & use to layers. Wool, do you know anyone who knitts? If you use 100% wool then you can make heaps of cute soakers & longies. these are my fav's at the moment but I am not that keen on knittins it takes too long!
I have a snap press if you wanted to have snap buttons rather then velcro put on them as well if you like. Would even be happy to make you some nappies if you give me some materials.

[maz]

Spot on FJ! 232 but I totally agree with Sammi - I bought one so I could see how they are. If you get the chance ask if someone around you has one you can have a looksie at mate. Good luck...ive got a mountain of them to make now

[Pandora]

hey guys I am look at buying some nappy patterns, any suggestions (on which to buy) since it will be my first go at it? I have a free ottobre pattern but its supposed to be huge..

[~Raven~]

I've got VB AIO and Honeyboy. Both are quite different.
VB is quite small and I've messed about with it a bit to get the fit right for Caleb. I got the honeyboy as I bought some and liked the fit but the pattern isn't made for snaps which I prefer due to them being harder to take off if they are just in the nappy.

[maz]

i dont have a nappy pattern, ive got a cover pattern though...will have to show you at the sew up

[Pandora]

thanks! VB and honeyboy were the ones I looked at online today. I will def. get a VB pattern cos I really like side snapped (hmmm it that the right terminology) nappys for milo as he is a tummy sleeper.

So, is the sew up location confirmed?

[melbel]

Well I am happy to host the sew up if everyone is happy to come to downtown "Langy"

[maz]

Mel honey sounds perfect!