Cloth Nappy Making #5

[Malyna]

How tight do you pull the elastic when you sew a cover? I pulled the elastic pretty tight and a really bunched up cover came out of it? I was sewing with velour/PUL backing and also have tried a few with Microfleece and one PUL and they all looked the same.. Was using the Wee Wakka pattern.


Also have any of you made fleece playmats? Just wondering what fabric I could put on the back to make them a bit more waterproof? Would love to hear your opinions

[V21]

Tarkine, the wee weka does come out pretty bunched on the leg elastic, I'm using the same pattern..... But I'm just waiting til Mon now before I sew anymore as I have a package waiting for me at the post office, so I'll then be able to compare the few I've done to the 'professional' ones.....

Polar fleece could be used on the back of your mat, or another option is to get a waterproof mattress protector for the back of your mat...... Polar fleece is water resistant, only water proof when you use 2 layers, but could then make your playmat reversible.....

[maz]

I pull my elastic as tight as I can...gives for better closure and non leaking issues

put a hidden layer of PUL inbetween layers for your mat ... im working on some atm

[Cheeky_Monkey]

Where does everyone get their Minky from?
I've looked at all the nappy supply shops online and they're so expensive

[~Raven~]

Hi Cheeky Monkey

It is a tad more pricey that fleece but minky is worth it! I made sure I had my nappy sewing down pat before I used any of the first cuts I bought.
I usually buy mine from wrigglebots but have bought it from other stores. Buying it by the cut is more cost effective and if you get other supplies at the same time the postage is more economical also.
Spotlight had some last winter and will do so again hopefully.

tarkine I usually cut the elastic half the length of the distance between the two elastic points. It depends on how stiff the fabric is that you are sewing it onto. Shorter for PUL and bamboo or longer for fleece.

Maz you are an evil enabler I might get to lincraft tomorrow if DH is alright enough to cope with the boys. I don't feel like taking all of them out. It will cost me more in bribes than what I'll save

[Cheeky_Monkey]

Thank-you Raven

My SL had a tiny bit left over from last winter so I nabbed that. It was reduced to $10 a metre so I was very happy! How much is it usually?

I also went to Lincraft today to get some velour and they didn't have any. I've also called the one near family down south and they didn't have any either. Am I asking for the wrong stuff or are they all just stocked out?

[MrsC_Aussie]

for anyone interested I just got an email from greenbeanz in NZ and they've got a big sale on, 30% off hemp fleece, and a few things are 50% off while stocks last. Also they'll be getting some bamboo in soon! just in case anyone needs anything (well we ALWAYS need them dont we haha!)

[MrsC_Aussie]

well I've made 2 prefolds yay! finally sorted out the issues I was having with the overlocker and the bamboo fabric (had to turn the differential feed alll the way up to gathered!) so 2 down, 22 to go rofl!

[~Raven~]

Mmm tempting about greenbeans....

SL has minky in now but I heard on the grapevine it will be on special in the next catalogue

I sewed a nappy on the weekend Ruby has had a growth spurt so she needs some new ones. Should have taken a pic before Ruby christened it lol

[maz]

for anyone interested I just got an email from greenbeanz in NZ and they've got a big sale on, 30% off hemp fleece, and a few things are 50% off while stocks last. Also they'll be getting some bamboo in soon! just in case anyone needs anything (well we ALWAYS need them dont we haha!)

ENABLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I made an order on friday night and got it today...hmmm bamboo velour nioce

My SL doesnt have minkee in yet...will now STALK for the next catalogue Sammi ENABLER!!!!

your all ENABLERS....

[~Raven~]

Yeah but you're easily led

[rufalina]

Oh girls. Hope they have the minky in NSW...
I had a baby free afternoon yesterday and finally got a couple of pockets finished. One left to make. I now need to get out my hemp, wash it and make up some more fitteds...
And Maz... I am loving the look of your new night nappies...!!!

[MrsC_Aussie]

lol Maz, but think how much money you SAVED cause the stuff was on special!! rofl!

mmm minky, I've watned to touch minky to see what it feels like, so might have to check SL out and see if they have any here!

sounds like a super productive evening Rufalina! well done

your night nappies look super super absorbant maz! and what gorgeous fabric!! mmm deeevviinnneee!

[maz]

I cant use Hemp on my kid's...i dont know why but they react with it so I just stay with bamboo and tend to only buy it for everything.

Ruf - thanks hon...Ive had alot of planning with them and twiking. I think many forget that these things are made due to a love of sewing..and thats its not about the money but the joy in watching something transforming infront of your eyes...I have had so much fun with them. I just wish I had another baby to sew my nappies for now

[MrsC_Aussie]

I know its not the same Maz, but I know there are a lot of people on here who would love to lend u their bubs bums to sew for
with the the hemp, do the react to it even if its not against their skin? so u cant even use it for boosting?

I know what u mean about the love of sewing too! there's something calming and exciting about seeing a garment come to fruition!

[melbel]

cattle dog is here....minky fleece VIP $7.95/metre starts Thursday..seven colours to choose from...start revving your engines ladies!!!

[maz]

God its doesnt look very nice does it I'll stick to my usual supplier thanks

wonder if they will bring out the dot minkee agian this year???

[MrsC_Aussie]

well its been quiet in here lately! hows everyones sewing going?
I have finally had time to get to the sewing and I have made 19 prefolds so far, few more to go, but overlocker thread broke so I have to rethread the machine - will be my first attempt so expecting it'll take me a couple of goes rofl! have also made some bossters as well am very proud of them though, DH is too, he shows them off to anyone who comes round lol!