Sunday, December 4, 2011

Make Your Own Reusable Nappies - 3 Tips For Making Your Best Ever Modern Cloth Nappies

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Want to have a go at making your own cloth nappies? Do it! Here are 3 tips to get you started.

This article is about tips for making your own cloth nappies. Even if you are a moderate, self-taught sewer you can sew your own nappies! It can be a fun activity, choosing fabrics, finding materials for the soaker, choosing the right fastenings. Preparing the fabric, drawing out and cutting the material, sewing, overlocking, trimming and the best part - road testing on your baby - over and over again - saving on the cost of a disposable nappy every time your baby wears it!

Let us look at 3 important keys to help you make your own washable nappies to save money and enjoy a fun DIY project:

1. Find a cloth nappy pattern to follow.

Cloth nappy patterns can be free or low cost. You will find patterns for all sorts of nappy styles. Some patterns are available with photographic tutorials and step by step instructions. Favour these! Those that come with a purchase cost you know will have been tested and found to be a better quality design. Some free patterns you can find documented in photos on blogs by sewing enthusiasts. Check out some of the reviews of patterns to see which suit your level of sewing skills.

2. Select your nappy making fabrics and notions.

You can make your baby's nappies using recycled and re-purposed fabrics from around the home - this is a wonderful use of resources, and very satisfying, as well as economical and more environmentally friendly. Of course, for the maximum absorbency and most professional finish, getting your fabric supplies from specialist nappy fabric shops offers the best quality. Often, they are specially sourced from organic and eco-conscious suppliers. Some offer nappy making kits, a great way for a do-it-yourself sewer to start, with everything you need for one or three nappies pre-selected for you. Visit My Nappy Style Window for Do-it-Yourself nappy making supplies to explore your options.

3. Connect with other DIY nappy sewing enthusiasts.

Find other mums making cloth nappies to talk DIY tips. Parenting forums and dedicated cloth nappy forums will have a section for mums making their own nappies where you can chat to other mums about the best designs, places having specials on fabrics, patterns and notions, troubleshoot technical problems, show your proud creations and help other mums in turn.

Get Started!

With these three ideas you'll find yourself with all the tools, motivation and encouragement to make some hand made, unique cloth nappies for your baby with ease. You'll know you are giving your baby a more sustainable future by using washable, reusable modern cloth nappies. Every baby should have at least one 'green' nappy in their wardrobe - and you can find it by exploring the resources at My Green Nappy.org


Make Your Own Reusable Nappies - 3 Tips For Making Your Best Ever Modern Cloth Nappies

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