Cloth Diaper Project

This video is about my cloth diaper making process. I actually made my own pattern and sewed my own diapers from scratch, and I'm not even a sewer. I learned how to sew by doing these diapers. I just wanted to share what I made with you guys.

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• arminda
• schroeder
• campanella
• homemade
• cloth
• diapers
• sewing
• pattern
• sew
• handmade
• PUL
• cotton
• velore
• one
• size

[ladiematrix]

thank you so much for this video, i just got a sweing machine and have been batteling with the idea of cloth dipers for about 4 months now, this looks like and even MORE cost effective way of useing the c.d. system not to mention i get the fun of choosing my own pul and outer shells thanks again...ps the supply website is extreamly helpfull since i couldnt find pul for the life of me on my own thanks!...p.s. do you need a special tool to place the snaps?

[ArmindaHeart]

@ladiematrix You are so very welcome!! And verybaby.com sells the button press that you will need; otherwise, you will have to make sized/fitted diapers (not one-sized). If verybaby have no button presses available, e-mail them, and I'm sure they'll make it available for you. Otherwise, google search where you can purchase a button press. My cousin picked up a hand button press at Jo-Ann's fabric store. I'm not sure about how secure the buttons are, but she has had no probs. I hope this helps!

[reneeandherlife]

how many diapers can you make with 1y of PUL? I am wanting to make some of my own too :)

[ArmindaHeart]

@reneeandherlife Wonderful!! I can make 6 diapers out of 3 yards, strategically placed, so I imagine perhaps 2-3 diapers = ]

[newmommy8688]

I am going to be making cloth diapers very soon and was wondering, where do you get the velcro and what kind is it? als what size elastic is that and I will be making mine with Fleese and Flannel, that would be water proof right?

[ArmindaHeart]

@newmommy8688 I get all of my supplies from verybaby.com. You will see 2 brands of velcro and different sizes, but I get the 1.5" Aplix tape, along with the 3/8" elastic, on that website. The website is very helpful and gives some tips on fabric and sewing notions. Fleece is perfectly fine to use as a waterproof barrier. Many people use it. You can also buy PUL on verybaby.com if you like. Please let me know if you need any more advice = ]

[reneeandherlife]

@ArmindaHeart Thanks! I finally conviced hubby to let me do it and I am full steam ahead now lol

[ArmindaHeart]

@babygurlrms10 The outside material is called PUL. You can get it on verybaby.com, as well as tons of other diaper making supplies, and at some local fabric stores. The soft side of the PUL faces outward and the shiny side faces inward, so you don't see it. I lined the diaper with cotton velor and made it a "pocket" opening and stuffed it with 3 layers of terry cloth, or you can buy cheap terry cloth towels at the dollar store and sew them together. Any more questions, just ask : )

[babygurlrms10]

What fabric did you use for the outside of the diaper?

[ArmindaHeart]

@TanyaAnders I am sure they function just as good. I don't have the money right now to go out and buy cloth, pins, and rubber pants, nor would I want to add to my horde, as I have TONS lol. I made a majority of my diaper stash, which made it sooo much cheaper for us, around $5.00 per diaper. They work great too : )