Is it really worth buying patterns? (eg. HoneyBoy!)

[jgal]

I originally just bought a Fuzzi Bunz and developed my own pattern based on that. I had to fiddle with it a bit and it took a few nappies to get it right. When I needed a fitted nappy (once he was sleeping longer at night) I got a couple of freebies off the net. I made a couple and didn't like them. I could have altered the fit etc. myself but it was heartbreaking when the fabric is expensive and you don't get that much time to sew. Instead of playing around with it like I did with my pocket pattern, I just bought the VB pattern (I had bought a couple of VB's to try out first). It worked perfectly first go - worth the expense in fabrics saved mucking around with those online patterns, all of which seem to be a bit dodgy without alterations. It's better to go with a pattern for a nappy you know works on your child, especially since every child is different.

[FluffyLaRue]

I'd get both I love the ease of a ready to go pattern- then you can make adjustments and suit it to your needs. Oh and I've seen some Gorgeous VB's - you can make a fitted and an AIO ... noice!

[Doing my best]

Hi,

Mum and I have decided to make some nappies for DD, and Mum wants to buy a pattern, but I have no idea where to get one..

I have only used Pea Pods which were a gift, and the normal terry toweling flats when it comes to cloth. I like the idea of MCN's and figure that even if I don't get them totally sorted for my DD, at least I will have them for # 2. I figure getting out of disposables now is better than not at all .

So any suggestions on where I can get patterns and preferred brands (and why), would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Heather