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Jul. 20, 2008

Sewing Diapers

Today, I sewed up 6 diapers using the mama bird pattern. They sew up so fast, especially when you have a serger.

I have made a number of these diapers. I first discovered this pattern when I sewed up diapers while pregnant with baby #4. Now with our fifth baby, I used the ones I had already sewn, but now some are really starting to show wear and tear. Also included in my diaper stash are diapers I have gotten from my second hand store finds, they were in excellent shape too, but after lots and lots of washing, they do get worn.

So I got out the sewing machine and went to work. This time I use flannel on the outside and fleece on the inside. They feel so soft! I'll now have to see how well they will hold up after many washings.

Just a note, the 2 yellow ones, I sewed up last week & baby is wearing the other plaid diaper.

I really like the way they fit.

A happy cloth diapered baby

Now for covers, I really like the Thirsties cloth diaper covers and I also have really enjoyed my Bummis cloth diaper covers too. I just recently bought the Thirsties and they are really nice! I have also used Dappi nylon diaper pants and others I have picked up at the second hand store. But my favourite are the Thirsties.

For this batch of diapers, I did buy material for them, our fabric store was having a good sale. But in the past I have also used receiving blankets (picked up from the secondhand store), torn crib sheets and tee-shirts not being worn anymore. Tee-shirts are not so absorbent, so I used that along with flannel.
I have had a lot of fun in my cloth diapering adventure.

My friend Tammy has an interesting post on pre-folded cloth diapers and there are so many others in the world wide web.

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Jul. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MamaJ

Wow, I never used cloth diapers, because when my mom used them for my sister, they never fit well. Everything just ended up wet all the time. That's something to think about. I can do some basic sewing, but my mother-in-law uses a serger. They look great!

Mama J.

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Jul. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by dbfox97

That is great!! You do a wonderful job on your sewing. I have just learned to sew in the past two days. I have always wanted to sew but have never been taught. I prayed about it because I did not own a sewing machine, and when we bought this house, the previous owner asked me if I wanted her sewing machine, I was so thrilled, and thank God for such a blessing. It is a really nice sewing machine. I have been sewing like crazy the last few days but I have a lot to learn. I put up a post on my sewing adventure on my blog. I hope you have a blessed week, and can't wait to see more of your sewing projects. Blessings, Delilah

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Jul. 20, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by Lilyofthevalley4

Thank you!

MamaJ - you can get some really nice covers now, I like them better than disposibles. :) These diapers are really easy to sew too.

Delilah - that is wonderful about your "new" sewing machine! Praise God for His blessing to you! I'll go see your "work" now. :)

Edited by Lilyofthevalley4 on Jul. 23, 2008 at 8:07 PM

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Jul. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kympossible

That looks like the same pattern my mom used to sew diapers for all my babies. LOVED them. You do beautiful work.

Blessings,
Kym

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Jul. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamato8

those diapers look so cozy and pretty!!!!!!!!! How in the world do you find the time to sew????????????????? Can you share?

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Jul. 22, 2008 - I tagged you!

Posted by PrairieLady

On my health blog.

Those diapers are adorable. Although the baby is alot cutter.

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Jul. 23, 2008 - Those are gorgeous!!!

Posted by Raisingarrows

I just LOVE seeing homemade cloth diapers. It is one thing I do that brings great satisfaction...can't wait to start sewing the stash for our new little one! Great job!!!

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Jul. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Lilyofthevalley4

Kym, that is neat! :)

Mamato8, I just have to make time! It can be hard.... I will sew in the evenings when the children are in bed, or when baby is napping during the day. I don't sew every week.

PrairieLady, Thanks and yes, baby is cuter!! :)

Amy, thanks so much for leaving me a comment! I do enjoy sewing diapers and then putting them on baby. it sure does give great satisfaction. :)

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Aug. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Sarah R:)

They look so cozy!:) I really like the mamabird pattern. I make them with t-shirt fabric for the outer layer so I can close them with a snappi. I splurged on some velour for the inner layer... it's so soft:) It's such a great pattern for free!!

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Aug. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Lilyofthevalley4

Thanks Sarah! I'll have to keep that in mind for my next sewing diapers spree. :)

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Aug. 27, 2008 - :)

Posted by treasurekeeper

Those diapers are so cute (and baby is adorable ;)! I would love to do something like that but we have had issues with mold down here in hot and muggy SC and I'm a little afraid of spending a ton of time or money on nice diapers :(. Maybe I'll get it figured out this time.

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I'm a homeschooling mommy to 5 children, ages 10, 7, 5, 2 and 11 months. All precious gifts from the Lord. It is my daily prayer for wisdom to raise our children for Him. I am also a keeper at home and love my calling as a wife and mommy. I love the Lord and it is my heart's desire to bring Him glory in all I do or say. He is faithful!