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LittleBug 
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 12:05pm |
Here are some of the pocket nappies I made:
They were so easy, I haven't sewed since about Form 2! They are the same size/shape as the small Peapods nappy. I used instructions from the NappyNetwork free pattern, and they were so easy to follow, with photos to show you how to do it. And it is a million times cheaper to make one than to pay $20-30 for one new!
I like the plain colours better, the fabric is so nice and soft... the printed fabric isn't nearly as soft. Maybe if I try washing it a few times it will soften up.
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Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years).
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nikkitheknitter
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 12:07pm |
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I think prints are generally more 'crinkly' than plain PUL. You can get print knit PUL (or something like that) which is a bit softer, but still not really.
They look sooo great!! well done!!
I was looking at the pattern and instructions the other day and you are right - it's really simple. I got some fabric the other say so I can't wait to try making them. Just gotta get some elastic
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LittleBug
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 12:17pm |
The elastic was the hardest part... make sure you stretch the leg elastic out fully when you are sewing! On my practice one, I had one leg hole that was way wider than the other, lol. But when you have fully stretched it, it comes out great. I used the clear lastin stuff, which I was scared would break if I stretched it too far... but I actually tried to break it and couldn't! Which made me lose that fear and just go for gold.
 It's really fun making them yourself, it makes you feel good to have achieved something!
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Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years).
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 1:20pm |
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 1:31pm |
They look awesome!!
I'm glad that they are "easy" to make because I'm gonna have a go at making them as well! 
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 3:01pm |
Great work! I'm going to have a go making them - borrowed a sewing machine and am busy practising my sewing skills on wipes and bibs
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 4:30pm |
Good job! I haven't made any yet, maybe one day I'll have time to spare
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 5:02pm |
Lol, they are a bit addictive... because its such a cool feeling when u have finished making one and it looks so good so u just have to start making another...
I might try making some bibs as well.
I really recommend the nappy network instructions with the photo pictures of each step, it makes it so easy (I got a bit daunted looking at the regular pattern instructions, without photos, because I don't know any sewing terms lol).
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Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years).
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 5:09pm |
well done!! they look really great, i like the middle one
i wish i could sew.....it would save me millions!! just got 3 tweedle pockets in the mail today
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 8:38pm |
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Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs
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Posted: 18 September 2007 at 9:03pm |
I like the monkey one too! Well done!!
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Posted: 19 September 2007 at 10:08am |
They look fantastic Janey!! You are clever!
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Posted: 19 September 2007 at 7:33pm |
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They are so cool! Well done. You've nearly inspired me to have a go.
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Posted: 14 October 2007 at 2:34pm |
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The nappies you made look great Janey! I was looking on the Nappy Network website, but not too sure which pattern would be the best for newborn - would like pocket nappies I think.
Also what kind of fabric do you use? I read you usually have microfleece in the inner, then a waterproof outer, or can cover the waterproof with a nicer outer. What fabrics have you found best?
I'm a first time mum (not due until April, so heaps of time to get nappy making) but really keen to use cloth nappies. Do you make them all with Velcro, or some with snaps too?
If anyone else has some helpful hints re: making nappies please let me know!
Thanks!
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Posted: 14 October 2007 at 4:24pm |
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I prefer snaps over velcro but you would need to get your hands on a snap press.
Microfleece is best for against bubs butt. But you can use suadecloth as well.
For the waterproof outer by far the most popular is PUL. You can put fabric over the top of this however if you do this the nappy won't be suitable for night time.
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Posted: 14 October 2007 at 4:40pm |
 kebakat wrote:
For the waterproof outer by far the most popular is PUL. You can put fabric over the top of this however if you do this the nappy won't be suitable for night time. |
i dont think so! it would just give you an extra layer. Ecobubs wool pockets are made like that with the wool/wool blend sewn over the PUL layer.
they are great looking nappies ...
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Posted: 14 October 2007 at 6:29pm |
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It was just my personal opinion. I've tried an ecobubs (borrowed from a friend) and it leaked within 8 hrs so I'm just not a fan of any nappy with an extra layer over top for night time.
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Posted: 14 October 2007 at 8:08pm |
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yeah i'm not the biggest fan of ecobubs but for different reasons.
My only concern with putting another layer over the PUL would be breathability. but i havent heard (but then i'm not a sewer) that doing that will affect how waterproof they would be.
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