Cloth Nappy Making

**~Raven~** · May 24th, 2007, 03:10 PM

This is a thread for those who sew their own nappies to discuss techniques and materials and share hints and tips.

Your moderating/admin team for this forum are:

Astrolady - astrolady@bellybelly.com.au
Sammi-j - raven@bellybelly.com.au
Tanya - tanminotti@bellybelly.com.au

For basic cloth nappy information, please checkout the Cloth Nappy Information sticky.

***Efjay*** · May 24th, 2007, 03:44 PM

Seems it might get lost int he other thread. With FOE which side should be out? The softest side or the braided side?

**maz** · May 24th, 2007, 03:48 PM

stupid question..what the hell is FOE (runs ducking for cover)

**Olive** · May 24th, 2007, 03:51 PM

FOE is fold over elastic!!!! like whats around BBH covers

**Pandora** · May 24th, 2007, 03:54 PM

I would have thought the soft side would be out if thats the part thats potentially touching the baby's skin? But thats just a guess, I haven't started yet!

***Efjay*** · May 24th, 2007, 04:08 PM

yeah thats the way i did the 2 i have made. but it snags on the sewing machine & velcro....

**~Raven~** · May 24th, 2007, 04:10 PM

I haven't used it FJ so not sure about that one. I agree with rayray though the smooth side should touch bubba. Did you email the store to ask about why it came in single lengths? I meant to ask that over there. It does seem a bit odd that it came like that.

***Efjay*** · May 24th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Yeah I sent an email earlier. The worst bit was that I didn't realise because each end was taped together. I did notice the tape but I thought it was just the end of the bit to stop it from unwinding in the post or something.

**maz** · May 24th, 2007, 06:29 PM

OK pg brain kicked in....Ive got that elastic here somewere?????????

**chocolatecatty** · May 24th, 2007, 06:54 PM

FJ - if you're always getting snagged then I say you need new ball point needles? If you're using them. That's what happens to me anyway. Apparantly you get about 5 hours of sewing time out of each needle.

**melbel** · May 24th, 2007, 07:14 PM

For those that are interested in the little additions dirt cheap microfleece coop:

It looks like we are going to go with the white Africa, planes and hand and feet microfleece as they seem to be the most popular with the majority....if anyone wants to help fill the rolls please pm or email me or post how much you would like...I need to know asap so I can get it at the dirt cheap $4.50 price.

Piccies are on my website in Melanie's album/little additions

**melbel** · May 24th, 2007, 07:16 PM

Are you using a stretch needle FJ......you need what is called a ball point needle ordinary sewing needles are too sharp at the points and will snag most of those sorts of elastics no matter what way you have it. You can get them at spotlight or whatever

***Efjay*** · May 24th, 2007, 07:20 PM

No its not snagging on the needle its snagging on the deet on the bottom, you know the thing that walks the material...

**melbel** · May 24th, 2007, 07:38 PM

Ah okay it is snagging on the feed dogs. You could put some lunch wrap paper on the bottom of what you are sewing that is closest to the feed dogs and then you just rip it off when you have finished sewing...that trick is great for shiny fabrics that slip too.