Well, after mucking around getting the sewing machine to work... (it was my grans and hasn't been used in a year or so), I finally got my cover made!!
The FOE was not too hard to use, just hope that my stretching is Ok... We will soon see. I did use FJ's tip and make sure I had a more than enough to go round!
Second cover is going to have gussets... I will attempt that later this week if I get a chance.
hi all
hope you don't mind me jumping in. I made a few trials fitteds on the weekend out of old sheets and got some nice flannel today from spotlight to try some real ones. The staff had no idea what PUL was (for covers) though. Where can I get some?
Also, it's been suggested to me to get bamboo fleece from Snaps Australia. Does anyone know if that's the cheapest place to get it?
And another question, would you recommend washing the flannel before cutting/sewing? I got a new overlocker and am dying to try it out, but don't want the nappies to shrink/stretch in their first wash.
Oooh... just thought I'd jump in and say YES flannel shrinks - prewash it before sewing! I made a heap of change table covers that shrunk about 20-30% so ended up not fitting the change mat. I don't want anyone to make the same mistake. The general rule is that all 100% cotton shrinks somewhat. I also made some cotton drill shorts for DS for Christmas. I didn't prewash. They fitted for the day and a few days after but he grew out of them pretty quick. I made another pair in the same pattern, same size, same fabric (but prewashed) and he's still wearing them. I know it's hard when you want to sew straight away, but believe me, prewashing is worth it.
I just wanted to pop in and say hi too as I got a box of nappy fabrics delivered from the US yesterday (and boy has postage gone up since I had DS!) so I am about to embark on another nappy making marathon. I had 24 made up when DS was born which was a great amount for a newborn, so will aim for that again I think. I am making mostly pockets but a few fitteds too. My pocket nappy pattern is my own, and I use the very baby fitted pattern.
And i forgot to add, I got bamboo fleece and bamboo velour by the yard from the bamboo fabric store (Australia) or you could check out sustainable hemp products.
Not a thread killer, I haven't checked this thread in a while.
I ordered some bamboo fleece from the bamboo fabric store on the weekend too! The nappies I've made so far have used terry as the middle layer and booster, but Textile Traders wanted $15/m for it and I can get bamboo for $17!
9 more weeks to up my home-made stash from 8 to the 30 that I'd like to make! Think I'll be using flanny flats for the first couple of weeks though. I'm stoked that the hospital I'm going to uses cloth. Most of the girls in my antenatal classes are horrified and are bringing their own disposables!
It has been a bit quiet in here latley, sorry girls! I am so unmotivated with my sewing. It's just too much hassle to drag everything out and then pack it up once I'm done Been stalking ebay to get a sewing cabinet so then at least I have a designated spot instead of the kitchen table
Snapsaustralia sell bamboo fleece too. It's wonderful stuff. I also got some bamboo velour from bamboofabricstore. It's so soft but a b!tch to sew with cos it's very stretchy!
Maybe if you post some creations in the gallery you will motivate me to get cracking again and join in
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Been stalking ebay to get a sewing cabinet so then at least I have a designated spot instead of the kitchen table
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