[Chatterbox]

I am seriously proud of myself because I am a beginner when it comes to sewing. Seriously, I broke two sewing machine needles earlier this week trying to sew a pillow...lol.

So, I want to cloth diaper when we have a baby and I had ordered my only diaper in excellent used condition. I'm totally in love with cloth diapers now. Anyhow, I know you can make your own and I had downloaded a pattern to use, but figured I wouldn't be able to sew a diaper.

So, tonight, I set out working on making a diaper. I combined some things and did my best and this is how it turned out. You can see where I fought with my sewing machine and where my stitches show beginning sewing, but I wanted to share because I am so freaking proud of myself!!!

Thanks for looking.

Tami





In the pictures below, it's not really crooked ( I don't think) , it's just how it was sitting with the elastic when I took the picture. I didn't straighten it out.

[~April04~]

looks great!

[*becky*]

Wow! You did a great job for your first time! The more you do it, the better it will be.

Way to go, girl!

[Chatterbox]

awww - thanks. We'll see when I take this on again. I spent a couple of hours on this because I'm slow...and my sewing machine and I had a few fights. I won.

[*becky*]

LOL!!! Take THAT sewing machine!!!

I know what you mean...I haven't wrestled with my sewing machine in awhile - but you may inspire me to get back to it!

[snsgirl336]

That's great!!! I'm sure you'll be making them in bulk before you know it!!! Nice work!

[cazza]

great job

[Chatterbox]

Thanks ladies. I'm still pretty proud of myself, even though I have found more flaws in it this morning. I really didn't think I would get it done. I might try to make another one tonight and see if I can do better...lol. I'm not holding my breath!

[downunderchick]

Hey wow, how clever are you!!! I think I might put an order in, do you ship to the UK?lol I should look into that myself

[shannaj]

Wow, you're an inspiration! I have big plans to make all of my own cloth diapers, but don't even own a sewing machine yet! I guess I should get started practicing! lol

Thanks of sharing that! How long did it take you to make? What part what the hardest?

[~Andrea~]

Wow! I am sewing challenged...but that makes me what to try again! I might have to look for a pattern and try my hand at it. Great job!

[Chatterbox]

I found the pattern in the cloth diaper forum under the sticky for making your own cloth diapers. It's a newborn diaper. The hard part was the whole thing! Remember, when I say I'm a beginner, I mean that. I have only sewn pillows (recently and broke two needles), a small purse, two sets of curtains, and the diaper. It took me several hours, but the prep is the most time. I had to trace and cut the patterns and look at the directions to sew it, etc. I think now that I have done one, I could do it much quicker this go around. Thanks again ladies!

[Jlynn]

Dang girl you have some talent!! I LOVE it

[ShannonMVT]

That is soooo cool. I'd LOVE to do something like that but I have never really sewed.

Be sure and post pics of any others you make.

Oh and just curious, how much did the materials to make one diaper cost?

[Chatterbox]

That is soooo cool. I'd LOVE to do something like that but I have never really sewed.

Be sure and post pics of any others you make.

Oh and just curious, how much did the materials to make one diaper cost?[/b]

It's VERY basic NEWBORN fitted diaper, so lemme think. I can get four panels of newborn pattern out of half a yard of flannel at $1.50. I used two panels of the flannel - one for outside and one for inside with the soaker sewn to it. The same amount of cuttings with the fleece, at $2.22 for half a yard. I used one panel of fleece. The soaker was made from microfiber towels at $2.96 for two towels. I cut the towels in half and was able to get a contoured double soaker out of one half. So, basically, I can get 4 double soakers out of that. The thread was $.97 and the elastic was no roll and it was $.97. The velcro was $6. I think I can get probably many diapers out of that.

Double microfiber soaker $.74
Flannel $.75
Fleece $.56
Thread $.10 (estimate used)
Elastic $.14 (estimate used)
Velcro $1 (estimate)

Grand total for one diaper $ 3.29

WOW! I wouldn't have added that up if you didn't ask me...lol!!


I'm going to attempt to make a larger fitted tomorrow for a friend to try out. We'll see how that one goes...lol!!

[~April04~]

are you using polyester thread?.. just asking because regular cotton thread will wick

[Chatterbox]

Yep!

[~April04~]

awesome!. You should join Diaper Sewing Divas .. they are great!

[Chatterbox]

Are you making your own too?

[~April04~]

yup.. I plan on making probably about half my stash or so.. I'm just starting out too .. I get a lot of great advice on that site.