Sewing Diaper Divas
My husband got me a sewing machine (very basic) to try and make cloth diapers. I've never sewn in my life. I have a few questions.
1. What exactly do I need? (I have lots of receiving blankets and old tshirts for some parts)
2. I'm not a fan of pockets, but are they the easiest? My husband seems to think I should learn to make prefolds first.
Could I maybe get an example of a t-shirt diaper with exactly what I need to buy?
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The easiest to start with is fitteds, but you would need a cover over them. I had never sewn before and I started with pocket diapers and did great. I find it easy just VERY time consuming.
Check out the stickys for info, patterns and tutorials, and I will come back in a bit to answer you better when I am home.
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I started out making pockets. I had not sewn a single thing in my life before starting. youtube helped greatly. I watched soo many videos of how to sew. Also there is lots of great info in this group in the sticky posts. I now make AI2's and fitteds and hate making pockets now. lol
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I think I'm terrified of failing and looking like an idiot. I already feel like a bad wife when my husband is teaching me to sew!
Quoting .Angelica.:
I started out making pockets. I had not sewn a single thing in my life before starting. youtube helped greatly. I watched soo many videos of how to sew. Also there is lots of great info in this group in the sticky posts. I now make AI2's and fitteds and hate making pockets now. lol
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i think the first few things you do may not look well but practice makes perfect and I know I personally continue to get better every time!
Quoting MonicaV1982:
I think I'm terrified of failing and looking like an idiot. I already feel like a bad wife when my husband is teaching me to sew!
Quoting .Angelica.:
I started out making pockets. I had not sewn a single thing in my life before starting. youtube helped greatly. I watched soo many videos of how to sew. Also there is lots of great info in this group in the sticky posts. I now make AI2's and fitteds and hate making pockets now. lol
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Don't feel like a bad wife, you are a good wife since you are so willing to learn you'll even let him teach you, lol! I have sewn since I was a little girl, so it isn't a fair comparison, but I thought making fitted AI2's was pretty easy. The easiest to put together without having to turn and topstitch would be a 2 layer cover made from PUL with fold over elastic (FOE) to sew it together and gather where it needs to be gathered. Here is a picture of one I made for a dolly, but it is the same thing with a diaper cover. Oh, and by the way, I would not make prefolds, but then I hate prefolds. I prefer the peanut shaped inserts. This is an AIO that I used Warm & Natural batting and 2 layers of flannel in. It was for a baby alive doll so I didn't worry a lot about it being to absorbant. It is a preemie size diaper.
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youtube.com will also be your friend! i have found a few good beginner tutorials on there. good luck!
OS pockets are pretty simple to make
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I've learned so much from youtube! Mostly before I found this group, lol! It helped me convert BG 3.0 from velcro to snap - 15 diapers and no thumb nails left later, I figured out I use my thumbs more for tools than you would ever think! I am so thankful for the many people who are so willing to share their knowledge. I just got that really happy feeling just thinking about it.
Quoting Hannahsmommy816:
youtube.com will also be your friend! i have found a few good beginner tutorials on there. good luck!
OS pockets are pretty simple to make
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I'm watching youtube and looking at the tutorials on here. I'm still overwhelmed by all of what's available. I just need specific instructions as to exactly what to buy. I don't even know how to set my machine. Heck my dad used to hand sew buttons for me. I asked for the sewing machine and now I'm scared to use it. I have problems with coordination and I'm afraid of messing up. :(
Quoting perfect01:
I've learned so much from youtube! Mostly before I found this group, lol! It helped me convert BG 3.0 from velcro to snap - 15 diapers and no thumb nails left later, I figured out I use my thumbs more for tools than you would ever think! I am so thankful for the many people who are so willing to share their knowledge. I just got that really happy feeling just thinking about it.
Quoting Hannahsmommy816:
youtube.com will also be your friend! i have found a few good beginner tutorials on there. good luck!
OS pockets are pretty simple to make
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It's hard because I need to know EXACTLY what to buy and I need concise step by step directions with pictures. I'm ADD and too many words is hard to deal with.
Quoting perfect01:
Don't feel like a bad wife, you are a good wife since you are so willing to learn you'll even let him teach you, lol! I have sewn since I was a little girl, so it isn't a fair comparison, but I thought making fitted AI2's was pretty easy. The easiest to put together without having to turn and topstitch would be a 2 layer cover made from PUL with fold over elastic (FOE) to sew it together and gather where it needs to be gathered. Here is a picture of one I made for a dolly, but it is the same thing with a diaper cover. Oh, and by the way, I would not make prefolds, but then I hate prefolds. I prefer the peanut shaped inserts. This is an AIO that I used Warm & Natural batting and 2 layers of flannel in. It was for a baby alive doll so I didn't worry a lot about it being to absorbant. It is a preemie size diaper.
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Here's the link on Cuties with Cloth Booties group where they give a tutorial with pictures about using a t-shirt for a diaper.