First Attempt At Cloth Diapers

My grand parenting years have begun.  I have one and one on the way.  Since the birth of Everlee last October I have rediscovered my love of sewing.  I have always loved to sew.  The idea of taking a flat piece of fabric and turning it into something beautiful and useful gives me a lot of satisfaction.

I used cloth diapers with my first 2 babies but gave in to the ease of disposables by the time #3 came along.  I always liked the idea of cloth diapers.  The fitted ones looked so cute but they are so expensive.  I didn’t have the money to invest in a bunch of expensive cloth diapers.  I never dreamed of making my own.

Things have changed.  Instructions for cloth diapers abound on the internet.  In fact, there are too many good tutorials and suggestions for me.  I want someone to tell me what to do not 10 different options on possibilities.

I have a friend that I now call the cloth diaper lady.  She used to own a diaper business so she knows it all.  She brought me some fabric she had left over.  This is not the kind of fabric I was considering using.  I was going to use the only thing I know — what you can buy off the shelf at Wal-mart or Hobby Lobby.  This fabric she bought is wonderful — organic cotton, flannel with a slight stretch, french terry.  I am now completely spoiled and will never be satisfied with the fabric I was going to buy.

I made 4 fitted diapers today.  It took about 1 1/2 hours. Not bad but I know I could do it more quickly once I figure out exactly how I want it done.  These diapers do not have snaps or velcro.  I think they’ll fit the baby longer and better that way.  We’ll see how the new mommy and daddy like them.