I posted the below picture last night so a friend could see a diaper that I made for a friend's baby shower. I wanted her to see the difference in size so I posted one of my son's diapers.
Right now I am working on a full set for my son, but I have made some as gifts for friends. If you like them please let me know, I would consider making them for others.
I have finished a set of cloth diapers now and have decided to name them Doopa Diapers. Dupa is Polish for your rear. Here are some of my fun patterns:
New and improved Diaper 3.0 has absorbent diaper sewn right inside flannel cover! I decided to try sewing the diaper right up inside of this version. We will put it to the test tomorrow and then wash it to see how it holds up. Here is my fitted diaper:
What a great learning experience! Really though, I am glad I tried it and I can't wait to make more. I found a free pattern here: Mama Bird diaper patterns. We started out at Jo Ann fabrics. I chose some flannel fabrics, 2yds. and elastic, 1yd. and velcro, 1yd.. The velcro was more expensive than all the other materials put together.
I cut my pattern out and went right in without directions again, just an idea of what I wanted to accomplish. I will improve upon this model. I plan on making some measuring adjustments. I tinkered with this one and used a vinyl liner inside of it. I don't think I will do that with the next one.
I would like the front tabs to come closer to the center so I will lengthen them. The next one will be 100% flannel and will need to have a plastic pant over it while Gabe is dressed. If he is just running around the house though we let him go in just his diaper cover. The back of them look great I think, so no changes there!
I had to continue on to my next diaper wrap. This time I did a double layer of flannel. The tabs have been lengthened and there is now no vinyl liner. We just put some plastic pants over this when we get him dressed. DWrap 2.0:
In my last post I had mentioned wanting to make my own diaper covers as we are now using cloth diapers. What I may not have mentioned is that I am not a seamstress. I just got my first sewing machine. I don't think I have touched one since high school. In other words, I could use some practice before I jump right into sewing up diaper covers.
I got a yard of Thomas the train fabric a couple of weeks ago and a free pattern to make a pillowcase. I decided not to follow the directions and see what happened and I think it turned out alright. Now if I could just learn to steer the thing I'd be good! So here is Thomas the Tank Engine Pillow!
Much to my surprise the other day, Alex decided on her own that she wanted to create an art project. She came to me with some of our paper quilt scraps in one hand and a bag of glue and scissors in the other and said, "Can I please make something Mommy?". I was so pleased to hear her finally taking some initiative to do something completely on her own. I told her of course she could. "Thank You!" she said as she ran off into the kitchen and began to create something wonderful.
She had lovingly made her very own paper doll which she began to create accessories for and then a cat. This is a great big step for Alex, she generally needs suggestions and guidance. I think that learning how things work around the house is building her confidence. She has also been coloring some beautiful Disney Fairies, here they are:
