I found the link to this video on the RRP website. Although I made these a few years back, I really enjoy watching how other people make them. This is a great tutorial! I will be making a few more in the coming days for baby #3. I wish someone would post videos on how they modified this diaper with snaps, velcro, pul, etc.
@GreenMommyDiapers
12 жыл бұрын
I added suede cloth because it is a stay-dry material and poo tends to roll right off of it. ;) It's not required, but I personally like the stay-dry feel for my little one.
@MicheleLieske
13 жыл бұрын
Would these diapers fit a newborn? Also, how much did you shorten your wings by? Thanks for the tutorial! I was planning on just making a couple sizes of prefolds following a blog tutorial I found. But I'm so enamored by this one-size fitted idea that I'm seriously thinking I'll switch plans (even though I already purchased the flannel & terry for the prefolds)
@GreenMommyDiapers
13 жыл бұрын
@caityrose517 Do the "blow test" on the jackets. If you can feel your breath through the material, then it is a bit thin, just double it up and you're good to go. Either way, for around the house, fleece is great! Just watch out for "compression leaks" when out of the house, like on long car rides. Yes, the suede cloth is for a stay dry feel. You can use cotton or bamboo velour, too!
@Kmfish1
12 жыл бұрын
So I made one of these before watching your video. I didn't prewash, because the last time I prewashed flannel the threads came loose and the whole piece of fabric unraveled in the washer. How do you prewash without that happening? Is it really necessary? I noticed that the diaper I made was a bit small after washing, but it could have been due to my sub par sewing skills, I think I made the hems a bit too wide on accident. Also, I ordered a knit elastic though I have polybraid. Is it usable?
@GreenMommyDiapers
13 жыл бұрын
@MicheleLieske I think I shortened the wings by an inch or two. I have been able to fit this diaper onto a newborn, but if you're expecting an itty bitty baby, you can print the pattern at about 85%. I did this for one mom and her son and they fit perfectly for a long time. He was about 5 lbs. I LOVE this pattern for it's obvious flexibility in sizing and quick cleaning and dry time. You can stuff it with just about anything absorbent, too. T-shirts, wash cloths, microfiber towels, etc.
@GreenMommyDiapers
11 жыл бұрын
If you use PUL on the outer, the Snappi or diaper pins will tear holes in it. You'll need to make the diaper with velcro or snaps then, and it would make the diaper sized at that point. If you're ok with that, then I say, go for it! I have a few that I made entirely out of microfleece. Stuffed around the house they're fantastic. They also work as covers for around the house.
@jessieallyn91
12 жыл бұрын
Why do you add suede? I don't see anything like that on the pattern from the RRP website. Is it necessary? I'm new to cloth diapers and would love input :) Thank you!
@GreenMommyDiapers
13 жыл бұрын
@caityrose517 Fleece would be fine on the outer. For around the house, it mades a semi-leak resistant diaper. You could also use fleece for the inner and the outer and turn this into a cover. Depending on the quality of materials, it could work great! I don't know if I would use wool on this diaper. Wool needs to be hand washed separately. But if you made a wool cover from this pattern, it would be just fine. Elastic on the back is fine. I found it unnecessary, but go for it! :)
@GreenMommyDiapers
12 жыл бұрын
@MrsWahineokeAkua I've had my moms pick up those same towels, they fold them into thirds and then stuff them into the RRP's. Works like a charm! Try a few and see if that's enough. You can always add more absorbency if you leave the pocket open.
@GreenMommyDiapers
12 жыл бұрын
@MrsWahineokeAkua Three layers should be good (the MFT bowl material is thinner then standard cloth diaper MicroFiber Terry), unless you have a very heavy wetter, then I would up the layers to 5. Make one or two and try it out first, then go back and make more.
@GreenMommyDiapers
12 жыл бұрын
I will often run a zig-zag stitch or use my serger, along the cut edges of fabric, to help prevent fraying. It's not completely necessary, but i will help keep the material from fraying. Just about any elastic will do. Some will be easier to work with and some will last longer than others. Try both of what you have, and see what your preference is. Your favorite may not be mine, and vice versa. Let us know how it turned out!
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