Bamboo is easy to overlock but takes a bit of trial to get it right. I've found that any more than 3 layers is too dense to sew (as well as dry!) and you may need to adjust the tension on your loopers to get them to meet in the middle properly.
If I want to sew when the boys are about I make sure they have a supply of drinks and snacks already left on the bench. I almost always end up with a pin sorter or two and Caleb likes to sit on my lap and supervise from time to time which is why I only sew when he's asleep
I am new to BellyBelly, and just wanted to say Hi to everyone, I love sewing and pretty much anything crafty and I think I have a slight addiction to Cloth Nappies, I have two little girls and have been making nappies for them and friends and family for the past 4 years...I have gone through a million pattern changes, and spent a small fortune on purchasing nappy patterns, they all had great qualities, however they all had some problems, too. So about 1 year ago I decided to get all the nappy patterns together and right what I liked about each of them and came up with my own design....DH is delighted as he no longer has to assess my designs and can get back to watching the footy....If you would like to look at some of my nappies, please go here.... http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/Taniagook/Nappies/
If anyone would like this pattern please contact me, I am only too happy to share it...just forgive me if I do not reply straight away....still getting used to BellyBelly....
Hope to see some other nappies soon.....
Take Care
Last edited by *Tania*; May 10th, 2008 at 05:22 PM.
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well i have a sewing machine, i have bamboo. all i need are the skills to sew!
Where should i start do you think? Can i manage without an overlocker? I think i need to do a sewing course, i need to get the book out just to work out how to switch the light on!
Thought i might start with a couple of boosters, think i could just about manage that.
If i don't have an overlocker can i zigzag the edge of my bamboo before perwashing?
I didn't overlock before prewashing Ange. I'd like to say that I had the foresight to realise that the overlocker would just chop any frayed edges off anyway, but the truth is it didn't occur to me...
How will you make the boosters? By sewing 3 edges, turning inside out and sewing up the end? I think some people even re-sew along the first 3 edges...is that what turning and topstitching is?
Hi Tania I've developed my own pattern too though I still have a soft spot for honeyboys. I so get the DH thing lol!
Ange you don't need to overlock the bamboo but do cut it into one or two metre lengths otherwise it is too tricky to handle when it's wet and the weight will cause it to get of of shape. You can come and borrow my overlocker anytime sweets
thanks nelle and sam. yeah Nelle, that was kinda my plan. mmmmm maybe i should start with wipes!
Sammi i look at on overlocker with all that thread and stuff and i go weak at the knees, they look much more complicated than a sewing machine!!! maybe i will have to get you to give me a demo one day! in your spare time that is!!!!
i was looking at a couple of my nappies and they look simple enough, i think i just need someone to show me how to sew elastic in and i think i could fashion up some sort of nappy. Even just a shell i can lay my maz trifolds in to start. a girls got to start somewhere! Or maybe i should buy a pattern with instructions!
I've just had a read of the last few posts. I'm waiting for some bamboo to arrive, but should I be prewashing BEFORE cutting and sewing, or is it ok to prewash once I've turned it into a nappy?
Yes - defently prewah your bamboo Pam as it shrinks...which reminds me I must prewash mine.
Im on a mission this weekend. i need to make some minkee topped boosters for Vy cause im so sick to death of her getting NR all the time. IM going to make 10 - one for every of her magicals and them I thought I might make some spares.
Ange - if you think shiating yourself about the overlocker is bad......i cant even touch my embroidery machine with out having my dacks full! And my stupid computer wont read the disc that comes with it...so I might have to get the 'old' hard drive out and connect that up.
SO what are we doing for mothers day????? Im going to sew I think....I need to relax alittle
ETA - Tanya why didnt you ring me you silly woman!!!!!!!! I could have come over and helped you. WTG on the nappy to lovie
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