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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 12:02 PM   #11
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Or i bought 2 metres of shower curtainy material for £7 from local shop!!


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 13:45 PM   #12
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Thank you, that does make sense (if I can make it work is another thing entirely, lol). I have two parts and pockets but seem to use my birth-to-potty pockets the most at the moment so it would make sense I make them.


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 13:50 PM   #13
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making btp ones is harder! Its hard to get hold of poppers ect over here! so making velcro is easier and cheaper. dont use the stick on velcro as it falls off while washing!! Also when you try to stich the sticky one it glues up the needle on machine... not fun!!


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 13:54 PM   #14
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I like Velcro tops anyway and the birth-to-potty ones seem to confuse my husband (I don't know why!?!) so a size Velcro top seems like a good starting point. Plus, I dread to think how much harder it would be to attach the poppers right rather than Velcro. It is funny, I know what I make will look a total mess and probably not keep things in but I am excited to get started.


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 13:55 PM   #15
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Mine arent great! They are sometimes too big sometimes too small sometimes the stiching isnt great ect but i then add bits ect to try and fix them


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 14:07 PM   #16
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Well they look great, you inspired me to give it a go. You are going to get sick of my questions, lol. So I am thinking of doing the 3 layers like you said (fabric, waterproof and fleece) but would this pattern be a good guide to follow?

http://www.ottobredesign.com/en/print/pdf/vaippa_en.pdf


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 14:10 PM   #17
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HAHAHAH thats confused me more I dont use a pattern i just drew around a btp nappy stretched out on the setting he uses and cut it out and i use that.


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 14:11 PM   #18
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I am about as basic as it gets - I cut some liners from fleece

I would love to make things but I need to buy a sewing machine first and haven't found one yet I can afford!

I've bought a cheap one from Dunelm Mill just to see how I get on. £10 It only does one stitch though.

Erin- could you possibly post a step-by-step type thing with photos so the rest of us have a clue where to start? You seem to have a natural talent


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 14:14 PM   #19
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I can do that when someone buys my nappies so i can buy the charger for sewing machine... batteries dead!! but shall see what i can do


 
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Old Jun 3rd, 2010, 14:17 PM   #20
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I like to follow instructions, I don't think I could do guess work without it going horribly wrong.


 
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