-The DIY club-

[gills8752]

POckets have minkee pul and poly pul and nappydashery have a couple

https://pocket-bots.com/pul_fabrics.htm
https://nappydashery.com/index.php?..._39_70&zenid=2aa98baf2f4a3ecac067a2bfbdc0b1e6

and I got some waterproof nylon from here which works just as well too

https://www.efabrics.co.uk/

 

[ImisMummy]

Have decided on the two new projects for the next couple of months.
I have an old skirt which hasnt fitted me for years but i cant bear to throw away so im going to turn it into a dress from ims to wear to the 8 wedding we have this year!
Im going to use u al my offcuts and make a lay blanket with a waterproof bottom for nay free time

 

[Plumfairy]

DIY girls... Wondering where you buy your PUL from? I just ordered some from nappies by minki but wondered if anybody has found anywhere cheaper? I bought some PU wich I just though was PUL from somewhere else but its more like shower curtain material and not fully waterproof! Bummer! It will get used for other stuff so not totally wasted but still annoying!

Am very impressed by all your DIY projects! I LOVE making stuff!!

Was it this one?
https://www.fabricuk.com/fabrics.php?fabric_type=220
If so, I'm gutted as was going to order some of that once I'd used up my existing PUL but was wondering if it was proper PUL or not.

Yeh thats the one.. I was abit gutted when it came.. Thought I had a great bargain haha! But I think it would probably work for most things.. Just its not 100% waterproof like the proper PUL... More like damp proof I'd say... Still.. Im going to use it for other projects so not entirely wasted.

 

[xerinx]

Im waiting on some snaps now so i can make poppered nappies ive got a nappy 90% made just waiting on snaps!

 

[Plumfairy]

Thankyou for the links gills8752. I'll have a mooch xxx

 

[Kaites]

Im waiting on some snaps now so i can make poppered nappies ive got a nappy 90% made just waiting on snaps!

Nice! I've been eyeing a set of snap pliers and snaps since i prefer nappies with poppers but am having a hard time justifying the cost- I mean, really, Emma has more than enough nappies and I just make them now as something crafty to do. On the other hand, hubby spends a small fortune on his fish tanks, so what's $40 in the grand scheme of things?

i was checking out PUL online too and have decided to stick with the waterproof diaper nylon for now. I'd just be putting the PUL under a pretty print layer anyway since I didn't see any printed PUL that I was in love with- again, having a hard time justifying the cost after shipping, especially when our stash is more than adequate

I can't decide on what to make for our next nappy- flowers, butterflies or more ocean life? background is a pink minkee so I'm leaning towards something girly like butterflies but I think a jellyfish or octopus could be cute too...

 

[xerinx]

i spent £15 on pliers and ended up spending £14 on the snaps!! But i can justify it buy saying i can turn my tots bots nippas into snap fastening!!

 

[Kaites]

I was thinking I could convert my BGs and thirsties at some point too- geesh, I'll probably have some on order by the end of the weekend too

 

[xerinx]

Hehehe defo worth it!! Esp as logan has already learnt to undo the velcro!!!

 

[Plumfairy]

I ordered my snap pliers a few days ago but they come from china so wont be here for aaages yet! Sooo impatient!! Its crazy that the snaps cost almost as much as the pliers themselves!! you do get like 400 though so I guess they'd last a while!!

 

[Kaites]

Oh good point! Emma has undone hers a couple times too

 

[xerinx]

See its a good excuse! Sorry i mean reason!!

 

[Kaites]

lol, when I figure the pliers, etc will only be about $40 and a BG is about $20, that's only the cost of 2 nappies and the store near me will put snaps on a nappy for $1 per popper and if I had 2 rows of poppers, that would add up pretty fast- hmmm... I'm convincing myself to buy them as I type... Off to look at the kamsnaps website and ebay some more...

 

[xerinx]

Hehehehe sorry to tempt you!!

 

[cath]

Tempted me too, I've been mulling over getting some snap pliers for a week or 2 & I've now decided to get some. Am off to ebay for some retail therapy!

 

[xerinx]

Hehehe https://www.dummy-mummy.co.uk/category_20/Size-20--Sets-of-25.htm good place to buy snaps!!

 

[Kaites]

Next thing I know, you'll have me buying a serger

 

[xerinx]

Thats next on my list!! Dont tell OH!!!!

 

[cath]

Gonna get them from ebay as there's a seller on there from China that does the pliers plus either 200 or 400 snaps for under 30 quid. Which is the best size though, is it the 16s or 20s?

 

[xerinx]

Personally i have bought 20s.... but as they have yet to arrive i cant comment on how good they are!