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Yes, you can sew your own cloth diapers and covers. All you
need is a sewing machine and a little creativity. Here are
some things you need to get started:

Fabric for diapers - There are all kinds of fabric that will work for diapers. Flannel, Birdseye,
interlock/jersey, twill, stretch terry, woven terry, etc. Anything that is close to 100% cotton (no more
than 20% poly) and is a strong, tightly woven fabric will work. Check around your house for things
you don't use any longer. Cut up old flannel sheets or receiving blankets, check your husbands
closet for old flannel shirts he no longer wears. How about that t-shirt drawer? You can also use
microfleece for the layer next to the baby to keep baby dry.
Fabric for covers - PUL, Ultrex other waterproof fabric. Or water-resistant fabrics like fleece and
wool. There is a HUGE difference in fleece out there. Be careful what you buy. I suggest you ONLY
buy Malden Mills fleece. If your using a 2 layer cover use 200wt fleece, if you're
using a 1 layer cover, use 300wt or Windpro fleece. You cannot buy Malden Mills fleece in local
fabric stores. You are pretty much going to have to buy online.

Fasteners - Snaps, Velcro/Aplix, pins, buttons and ties. If you prefer plastic/nylon snaps, there are
wahm's out there that will put snaps on your diapers for a small fee. For you to get your own nylon
snaps, it's a pretty large investment. You have to buy a snap press and a huge lot of snaps. If you
plan on going into business making your own diapers, nylon snaps are a good thing to have, but a
waste of money if it's for your own use. I prefer Snap Source snaps size 16 for my covers and Aplix
for my diapers.

Diaper Patterns For Sale:

HB Home Pattern - This is a awesome fleece AIO pattern. Excellent instructions, easy to sew.
Takes awhile to sew but worth it in the end. Try making these into Honeyboy Pockets, they
are the best AIO ever!
PooPockets Diaper Pattern - Great one size fits most diaper. Extremely easy to sew and fits
great. Gussets really help keep that breastfed poop in. Check out the Tiny PooPockets for
newborns. I made tons of these for my baby and loved them!!!
Diaper Covers Deluxe Pattern - Put out by the creator of PooPockets. Has pattern for side snap or
front closing with Aplix with gussets. Easy to sew!
Back to Basics Diaper Patterns - Five basic diaper styles, three basic diaper covers styles, with
numerous variations. From a simple flat flannelette square to an Old English terry nappy to a
heavy-duty pre-fold to a State-of-the-Art All-in-One "Ultra Diaper"!! (I have personally never
used or seen this pattern, so these words are taken from the website)
CuddleBunsByU - Cuddle Buns is now available in a pattern so you can sew them yourself. I've
never seen this pattern yet, so I can't comment on how easy or hard it is to sew.
Pollywog - Pollywog all-in-one and platypus fitted diaper patterns. Looks cute! Never sewn
them so I can't comment on the ease of use.

know any other patterns? Email me and let me know

Fabric Sources:

One Stop Diaper Shop - Great online store that will cover all your diaper sewing needs
Zoodads - Fleece, terry and cute knit prints.
Janelle's PUL's - PUL fabrics in solids and prints.
Malden Mills Retail Store - Buy a full roll and start a co-op for fleece at a really good price.
Moon Fairy's - Another great diapersewing shop

Have questions about cloth diapering? Visit the Diaper Pin

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Happy Sewing

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