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Kaites · May 4th, 2011, 05:51 AM

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

hth

cw_249 · May 4th, 2011, 12:57 PM

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

Kaites · May 4th, 2011, 13:00 PM

I don't see why you couldn't hand sew it- short stitches would make it stronger too

ambreen359 · May 9th, 2011, 02:59 AM

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

bky · May 19th, 2011, 16:26 PM

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?

Kaites · May 19th, 2011, 18:55 PM

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

2Princesses · May 23rd, 2011, 18:50 PM

Look at my first breastfeeding cover I made yesterday

what do you think?

Excuse the messy doors-they need painting

princessellie · May 23rd, 2011, 19:07 PM

lovely, ive always wanted to make one of those but never got round to it

Kaites · May 24th, 2011, 05:21 AM

Looks great! I was the same- eventually I just got brave and got used to NIP, lol

gills8752 · Jun 13th, 2011, 08:05 AM

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)

May 4th, 2011, 05:51 AM	#691
Kaites Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,709	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 hth

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May 4th, 2011, 12:57 PM	#692
cw_249 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK (North East) Posts: 240	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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May 4th, 2011, 13:00 PM	#693
Kaites Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,709	I don't see why you couldn't hand sew it- short stitches would make it stronger too

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May 9th, 2011, 02:59 AM	#694
ambreen359 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: edinburgh Posts: 280	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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May 19th, 2011, 16:26 PM	#695
bky Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, NZ Posts: 4,009	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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May 19th, 2011, 18:55 PM	#696
Kaites Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,709	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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May 23rd, 2011, 18:50 PM	#697
2Princesses Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 79	Look at my first breastfeeding cover I made yesterday what do you think? Excuse the messy doors-they need painting

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May 23rd, 2011, 19:07 PM	#698
princessellie Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: From Darlo Shore but living in Liverpool Posts: 12,094	lovely, ive always wanted to make one of those but never got round to it
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May 24th, 2011, 05:21 AM	#699
Kaites Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,709	Looks great! I was the same- eventually I just got brave and got used to NIP, lol

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