-The DIY club-

[xerinx]

What about a changing mat? Fleece or something on back with waterproof in the middle?, Or A blanket? Or A matching top for nappy? Or a bandana bib? Or a lil teddy? Ummm theres loads of lil ideas lol

 

[Mynx]

I had a go at making my own fleece liners the other day.. got a fleece blanket from Dunelm for £3.99 (the blanket is huge!) Made a template - that was actually the hardest bit, trying to make a good shaped template - and cut out around 20 or so liners.. I'm really pleased with them! I've washed them already so at least they'll be absorbant now, and now they're just waiting to be used

 

[Kaites]

Bumbled Bee- how about a wetbag to match the nappy?

Mynx- the liners sound great

Well, the rings for my ring sling arrived yesterday-figures since I needed them on friday for our camping trip Oh well, I think we are planning more camping so I'll use it at the beach later this summer. My kam snaps and pliers also arrived- I like them but they didn't come with instructions so I'm still figuring out the best way to use them without crushing the plastic snaps. Good thing I have lots of snaps because so far, I've wasted a pile of them Still waiting on the iDye poly to dye our white PUL pockets though. Hope everyone's projects are coming along well

 

[xerinx]

Well today ive ironed on a spiderman and superman embroidery onto my dyed wraps They look ace Tried on a nappy but melted it!!!

 

[Kaites]

Sounds cool- need piccies Erin

I was wondering if that would work too- wee notions are wayyyyyy out of my price range after exchange/shipping/duty so i was wondering if that would give the same effect.

 

[xerinx]

Here we go

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[Kaites]

They look awesome Erin! I love the superhero theme too

 

[xerinx]

My oh is into superheros and tranformers ect so i try to get logan to have nappies that fit in with it (might make him show a interest!!)

 

[Bumbled Bee]

Where is a good place to get iron on patches?

 

[pink23]

ooh i started a wet bag but the bottom thread on sewing machine has ran out so i need to fix it. x

 

[xerinx]

I bought mine from ebay! Remember dont use them on nappies as they melt!!

 

[555ann555]

I need some ideas!
I have about 1/2 a metre of super cute Cath Kidson cowboy print fabric. I want to make something out of it, but can't decide what to do. The fabric is left over from making a nappy, so I didn't want to make another one.
I was thinking about trying to make a grobag type sleeping bag, but it'll be tricky as I've never sewn in a zipper.
Any other ideas??

You could still do the grobag, but if you're scared off by the zipper you could use press studs for all the closures instead... Or velcro for that matter!

I'm sure you'd find a few demo videos on youtube to show how to sew in a zipper, but it really isn't too bad, just a bit fiddly first time. Worst case scenario you get your wee seam ripper out and try again

 

[wantababybump]

I'm actually VERY excited I found this DIY thread!!

I'm in the process right now of making my nursing pillow but ran out of stuffing and have to get more tomorrow. I make ispy bags, crayon rolls, baby legs, cuddle blankets...haha the list really does go on. I can't wait for LO to arrive as I really want to try cloth diapering (only will be part time CD) and want to make some of my own diapers but have been too intimidated to actually do so yet as I am in NS, Canada and at my local fabric shop we dont have PUL or Minky etc. So I havent figured out what else I can use to make the diapers and inserts yet without having to order it all online. I also want to try mama cloth and probbly will order some for postpartum until I can make my own!

here is the latest ispy bag I made for an order from a friend
https://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk238/Percilla1987/Other%20projects/100_9557.jpg

and the tags that will eventually be printed and laminated once I get some printer ink!
https://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk238/Percilla1987/Other%20projects/Jammiefields1.jpg
https://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk238/Percilla1987/Other%20projects/Jammiefields.jpg

 

[aurora]

Oh wow, wanta, that bag is REALLY cute!!!

 

[wantababybump]

Thanks!! It's 5.5"x5.5" Its so small and cute lol I usually make the bags 7"x7"

 

[Kaites]

wantababybump- Cute ispy bag! Fabricland have a diapering material for like $16/m- not a great price but works well for a hidden layer and they sell microchenille that can go over top. If you are contemplating making a bunch of diapers for your LO, I discovered Wazoodle have packages of precut bamboo diapers that you just have to assemble and sew- I don't know if that helps but I wish I had gone that route. They also sell PUL, etc. HTH

My iDye Poly arrived today! now the only question is do I hijack my hubby's beer brewing pot to dye our PUL diapers? I also finally got the kam snaps on Emma's flame nappy too- here's an action shot
https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/flamediaper004.jpg

 

[wantababybump]

wantababybump- Cute ispy bag! Fabricland have a diapering material for like $16/m- not a great price but works well for a hidden layer and they sell microchenille that can go over top. If you are contemplating making a bunch of diapers for your LO, I discovered Wazoodle have packages of precut bamboo diapers that you just have to assemble and sew- I don't know if that helps but I wish I had gone that route. They also sell PUL, etc. HTH

My iDye Poly arrived today! now the only question is do I hijack my hubby's beer brewing pot to dye our PUL diapers? I also finally got the kam snaps on Emma's flame nappy too- here's an action shot
https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/flamediaper004.jpg

We dont have a fabricland here...we have fabricville but everytime I ask them for certain fabrics they look at me funny! lol The only thing they have is white diapering flannel. I have picked up microchenille but I didnt know if I could use it on the inside of the diaper to wick moisture away or not. Haha I am very new to the cloth diapering world!

 

[Kaites]

You might be able to use the microchenille on the inside- I've seen some wahm's that have used it on other sites but haven't tried it myself. Might be kinda like suede cloth (the stuff that BG uses) just with a thicker pile I've used it as an outer with a waterproof nylon behind it and then regular fleece as the inner- all the cuteness/softness but waterproof. I hear ya re: strange looks- first time I went into Fabricland and asked for PUL, they looked at me like I'd sprouted an extra head or something. I don't think they get too many people making diapers- the polyurethane coated nylon was tucked in a back corner of the store in the upholstery section.

 

[Bumbled Bee]

im from nova scotia too!

 

[gills8752]

kaites - love your fluffy bum! Its ace!

Whats an ipsy bag??

Everyone seems to be on a roll here!!

I've finally done some more DIY this afternoon. I dug out some rose printed cotton I bought for a dress and half abandonded so I've made a wet bag from it.
I've used my cotton for the outer and PU Nylon inside for a waterproof layer. I got a bit carried away and beaded it too (only one side mind - Hubby came home just as I finished one side so normal life must continue...)

I've kinda stopped nappy making now, my velcro ones whilst cute just aren't working. She keeps pulling them off so I'm needing some snaps but there's no way I can afford to spend £40odd on them plus a set of pliers.

So I think next - I might try a bag. Anyone got any good patterns for one? I've got more of this rose cotton print and some heavy duty fabric I can use as inner for stregth. I'm not really sure of what style or anything though. Only know I want a long strap to go over my buggy handlebar.

Piccies of wetbag....

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs181.snc4/37368_10150216993865346_568215345_12974114_1969694_n.jpg

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