-The DIY club-

[xerinx]

hahaha i hate following instructions!!

 

[bky]

I don't think I'm up to making nappies but I made my own wipes, breastpads, swaddle cloths, sheets, and some clothing. I may make a linen sling of some type in the future.

Here are some of my wipes. I made an assortment to see what I like best. I have terry/flannel, muslin/flannel, muslin/terry and muslin.
They are around 20x25cm as that's what about covered an outspread hand.

 

[xerinx]

can i suggest using fleece and flannel hun.. ive found these to be best for my lo

 

[OmiOmen]

They look nice and thick, DH will not let us use washable wipes but I want to convince him as the re-usable ones give DS a sore bum! Maybe if I make some he will feel more likely to use them at risk of offending me!?!

 

[xerinx]

i just made them and then oh had no say!! lol

I bought a spray bottle and made my own wash aswell

 

[OmiOmen]

I have no idea what puts him off the idea of washable wipes as the are much thicker and would not add anymore to the washing as they could go in with nappies! Plus, I'm sure they would be softer on DS bum.

 

[xerinx]

they work better too. I love them

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

What did you make your solution out of Erin?

Also, for a first go d'ya reckon I could just make a fleece outer nappy, with an old chopped up towel inside? Kinda like a fitted? Just to get the sewing shape right?

 

[xerinx]

Yea that sounds fine hun... try to make your 1st few cheap!! Cut up what you have! Ive used so many fleece blankets as inners! or even buy one form poundland can get 3/4 nappys out of it!

My solution is water with, baby oil, baby wash and essential oils (mines called refreshing) thought it was appropriate for bums!

The wash obviously cleans and the oils moisturise the bum! Simple cheap and works

 

[Maybe-Baby]

Hi Ladies, I was wondering if i can join you but feel free to tell me no as i am just ttc at the minute but i do loads off croching have made clothes, bags, bears etc and i just love sewing and makeing stuff have bags full off baby stuff homemade just incase and i hope to make my own nappies so i have loads for when the tie comes. If you go to fabric shops in your area you can pic up line ends off material for a few pounds. For something special i would get my material here https://www.spoonflower.com where you can also design your own.
Anyway enough from me as i said since i am just ttc i maybe should not be here x

 

[ImisMummy]

YAY my OH bought me sewing machine last month and now i have used all my fabric (admitedly most of the things i have made have gone horribly horribly wrong!)

I TRIED to make a nice cool outfit for ims, measured her and everything.
This was the result
https://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx89/ImiMummy/IMG0099A-1.jpg

It looks ok, but unfotrunately, it only fits the cat!

https://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx89/ImiMummy/100_0655.jpg

 

[xerinx]

so maybe go into business making cat clothes

 

[ImisMummy]

is only my model was always that co-operative!!

I literally had to pin her down and bribe her with food to take that pic

 

[buttonnose82]

for those wanting to try their hand at making nappies, i suggest you check out you tube as there is always loads of step by step videos on there

 

[buttonnose82]

oh and erin, i am sorry i haven't have chance to do that step by step elastic for you, i have been busy this week sorting final wedding things and my poor sewing machine hasn't seen day light at all this week!

 

[xerinx]

oh and erin, i am sorry i haven't have chance to do that step by step elastic for you, i have been busy this week sorting final wedding things and my poor sewing machine hasn't seen day light at all this week!

Its fine hun ive now found a way thats working for us but thankyou for youre offer!!

 

[xerinx]

is only my model was always that co-operative!!

I literally had to pin her down and bribe her with food to take that pic

Hahaha worth it tho

 

[ImisMummy]

I really want to make Imi her own nappies but all the bits are so expensive i wonder if its worth it. Plus im not really sure where to start! Any tips?

 

[buttonnose82]

first you need to decide what type of nappy you want to make, then find and buy your materials, then just get sewing (you tube is great for step by step guides)

It does work out cheaper over all

 

[K477uk]

I've always wanted to make some nappies... But dont know where to start... I've made curtains before, but for some reason nappies scare me!

Summer hols are soon, so maybe some time to sew!