Making your own nappies?

mamalove · Jul 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM

I ordered reusables for my twins,but only 6 nappies to start because i would like to try and make my own.
Is this possible? Is anyone doing this and how easy/difficult is it?
I would appreciate any help girls x

Rachel_C · Jul 8th, 2009, 10:32 AM

I'd love to have a go at this too, but I don't think I'm brave enough or confident enough in my sewing abilities! If I did decide to do it, I think I'd find a brand I liked, then unpick it and see exactly how it was made. I've just googled it and it seems like a lot of people do make their own. There's loads of links to patterns here http://www.ozclothnappies.org/links.html#sewing

Samantha675 · Jul 8th, 2009, 11:25 AM

I have tried, and my first attempt was horrible. I need to give it another go.

Here is a great resource.
http://www.sewdiapers.com/index.php

they have a message board where you can ask questions.

Shifter · Jul 9th, 2009, 06:22 AM

I don't think I have the time or patience to make my own lol!

Good luck to you, let us know how it goes!

mamalove · Jul 10th, 2009, 08:35 AM

I showed the nappies to my mum and she says she could make them with no problem,she has the background experience,and is better at sewing them me lol
Now all i need is to decided what materials i want to use,i have the cotton fluffles from tots bots and i have to say i'm not a fan .. maybe fleecy ones are better?
I love bum genius and blueberry,but i've only seen pictures.

thanks girls x

Shifter · Jul 10th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Bamboo fibre is ideal if you can get it. It's naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and so silky soft

bubbles · Jul 13th, 2009, 15:59 PM

you could try finding PUL fabric, I and another member have had some difficulty finding it in the UK at a reasonable price. I will be attepting my own and using micro fibre for the soaker pads, good luck xx

Jul 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#1
mamalove Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,454	Making your own nappies? I ordered reusables for my twins,but only 6 nappies to start because i would like to try and make my own. Is this possible? Is anyone doing this and how easy/difficult is it? I would appreciate any help girls x

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Jul 8th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#2
Rachel_C Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11,678	I'd love to have a go at this too, but I don't think I'm brave enough or confident enough in my sewing abilities! If I did decide to do it, I think I'd find a brand I liked, then unpick it and see exactly how it was made. I've just googled it and it seems like a lot of people do make their own. There's loads of links to patterns here http://www.ozclothnappies.org/links.html#sewing

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Jul 8th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#3
Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,121	I have tried, and my first attempt was horrible. I need to give it another go. Here is a great resource. http://www.sewdiapers.com/index.php they have a message board where you can ask questions.

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Jul 9th, 2009, 06:22 AM	#4
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	I don't think I have the time or patience to make my own lol! Good luck to you, let us know how it goes!

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Jul 10th, 2009, 08:35 AM	#5
mamalove Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,454	I showed the nappies to my mum and she says she could make them with no problem,she has the background experience,and is better at sewing them me lol Now all i need is to decided what materials i want to use,i have the cotton fluffles from tots bots and i have to say i'm not a fan .. maybe fleecy ones are better? I love bum genius and blueberry,but i've only seen pictures. thanks girls x

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Jul 10th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#6
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	Bamboo fibre is ideal if you can get it. It's naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and so silky soft

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Jul 13th, 2009, 15:59 PM	#7
bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,956	you could try finding PUL fabric, I and another member have had some difficulty finding it in the UK at a reasonable price. I will be attepting my own and using micro fibre for the soaker pads, good luck xx

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