| Want to have a go at making your own cloth nappies? | | | | wonderful use of resources, and very satisfying, as |
| Do it! Here are 3 tips to get you started. | | | | well as economical and more environmentally friendly. |
| This article is about tips for making your own cloth | | | | Of course, for the maximum absorbency and most |
| nappies. Even if you are a moderate, self-taught | | | | professional finish, getting your fabric supplies from |
| sewer you can sew your own nappies! It can be a fun | | | | specialist nappy fabric shops offers the best quality. |
| activity, choosing fabrics, finding materials for the | | | | Often, they are specially sourced from organic and |
| soaker, choosing the right fastenings. Preparing the | | | | eco-conscious suppliers. Some offer nappy making |
| fabric, drawing out and cutting the material, sewing, | | | | kits, a great way for a do-it-yourself sewer to start, |
| overlocking, trimming and the best part - road testing | | | | with everything you need for one or three nappies |
| on your baby - over and over again - saving on the | | | | pre-selected for you. Visit My Nappy Style Window |
| cost of a disposable nappy every time your baby | | | | for Do-it-Yourself nappy making supplies to explore |
| wears it! | | | | your options. |
| Let us look at 3 important keys to help you make your | | | | 3. Connect with other DIY nappy sewing enthusiasts. |
| own washable nappies to save money and enjoy a | | | | Find other mums making cloth nappies to talk DIY tips. |
| fun DIY project: | | | | Parenting forums and dedicated cloth nappy forums |
| 1. Find a cloth nappy pattern to follow. | | | | will have a section for mums making their own nappies |
| Cloth nappy patterns can be free or low cost. You will | | | | where you can chat to other mums about the best |
| find patterns for all sorts of nappy styles. Some | | | | designs, places having specials on fabrics, patterns and |
| patterns are available with photographic tutorials and | | | | notions, troubleshoot technical problems, show your |
| step by step instructions. Favour these! Those that | | | | proud creations and help other mums in turn. |
| come with a purchase cost you know will have been | | | | Get Started! |
| tested and found to be a better quality design. Some | | | | With these three ideas you'll find yourself with all the |
| free patterns you can find documented in photos on | | | | tools, motivation and encouragement to make some |
| blogs by sewing enthusiasts. Check out some of the | | | | hand made, unique cloth nappies for your baby with |
| reviews of patterns to see which suit your level of | | | | ease. You'll know you are giving your baby a more |
| sewing skills. | | | | sustainable future by using washable, reusable modern |
| 2. Select your nappy making fabrics and notions. | | | | cloth nappies. Every baby should have at least one |
| You can make your baby's nappies using recycled and | | | | 'green' nappy in their wardrobe - and you can find it by |
| re-purposed fabrics from around the home - this is a | | | | exploring the resources at My Green Nappy. |