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Old May 4th, 2011, 05:51 AM   #691
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You could probably sew in a zipper without the zipper foot but it'll just be more difficult and might not look quite so pretty. You'll probably find that a regular foot will be sitting on top of the zipper as you sew along the tape part of it (sorry if that doesn't make much sense- the zipper will be to the right of the line you are sewing, but still under the presser foot) and as a result there isn't as much pressure on the layers that you are actually sewing through because the zipper is holding the presser foot up. I'd probably still give it a try though

And for washing PUL, I've always washed on hot in the washer and then tumble dried too without any problems

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Old May 4th, 2011, 12:57 PM   #692
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Thanks, i thought as much. I want another better machine but have to save up for it! I suppose if i hand sewed it it wouldn't be strong enough


 
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Old May 4th, 2011, 13:00 PM   #693
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I don't see why you couldn't hand sew it- short stitches would make it stronger too


 
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Old May 9th, 2011, 02:59 AM   #694
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Love this thread we bought a stokke cot come crib and i am making sheets for it also making wipes
I knitted a blanket when i 1st got pregnant a difficult one so it kept my mind at bay i had a MC in aug and kept worrying it would happen again so the blanket def stopped me focusing on that so much i am now 20+1 have knitted booties and working on another blanket
Also making a changing mat


 
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Old May 19th, 2011, 16:26 PM   #695
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Does anyone have any fleece outer patterns to recommend?
I've found that fleece pants on the outside of my regular PUL night-stuffed pockets keeps the 4am-6am leaks at bay so I'm going to make some. Much cheaper option than buying new night nappies
I was thinking little shorts or bloomer style would probably do the trick (so pull overs), unless anyone has a wrap style they would recommend?


 
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Old May 19th, 2011, 18:55 PM   #696
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I like the Katrina soaker pattern:

http://katrinassqs.blogspot.com/

Lots of wahms use this pattern for their products (I'm pretty sure it's what Pumpkin Pants uses, as well as a few others I've seen). It's a quick sew and super easy- the only thing you may want to change is the rise on it. If you are trying to fit it over a night diaper, you might want to increase the rise a bit since I find that when using them over a well stuffed diaper, they are a tad short in the rise. hth


 
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Old May 23rd, 2011, 18:50 PM   #697
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Look at my first breastfeeding cover I made yesterday what do you think?

Excuse the messy doors-they need painting



 
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Old May 23rd, 2011, 19:07 PM   #698
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lovely, ive always wanted to make one of those but never got round to it


 
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Old May 24th, 2011, 05:21 AM   #699
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Looks great! I was the same- eventually I just got brave and got used to NIP, lol


 
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Old Jun 13th, 2011, 08:05 AM   #700
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Hello all! Been ages since I was on here! I've been busy with my quilt obsessions so I decided to try and sell them too! Since I'm a sahm and don't have the option of going back to work as nursery is sooo dear!!

But here's a couple I've made - Memory quilt from lo's first year clothing and one from some fabric from Fabric Rehab (great place for cotton prints!!)

So if you guys know anyone who'd like a memory quilt or custom made quilt for their lo - pop on over and see me on FB don't know if I'm allowed to link but I'll try blow my own trumpet....lol (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Patchw...97014850330065)


 
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