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Cloth Nappy Discussion :knit:
Please use this thread to talk about cloth nappies.
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:28 am |
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TrinityClair
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Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:01 pm Posts: 1689 Location: Auckland
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As requested we have a cloth nappy thread.
Shall we start by listing who's using cloth and what type?
We're using mostly pockets and I've been busily sewing my own (I've made about 8 now). Might have to offer my services if anyone is interested or I'm gonna end up with too many (I just can't stop).
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:47 am |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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Yep we are using cloth as well.
We use, pockets, some AIO's and got a couple of fitted as well. But I love the pockets.
Kim
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:17 am |
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angelbaby
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:44 pm Posts: 1117 Location: Auckland, NZ
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I don't use cloth nappies, maybe you girls will have to try and convert me
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Angel Riley Born Sleeping, 38wks
14 angels M/C
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:32 pm |
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mayasmummy
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:19 pm Posts: 890
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We're using the good old cloth flats with some flash covers. Still looking for some funky colored covers for summer tho, they all seem to be blue and I want pink!
_________________ Mummy to Maya Grace 28-02-03
Sienna and Mercedes 14-10-06
And 2 angel babies - 03/95 and 01/06
www.babiesonline.com/babies/m/mayadavis
www.babiesonline.com/babies/g/gremlins
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:36 pm |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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Manda
I would be interested in you making us some nappies.
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:55 pm |
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TrinityClair
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Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:01 pm Posts: 1689 Location: Auckland
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Ok, I'm not sure how to do this, for those who would like me to make you some nappies, would you prefer to order the fabric and have it sent to me or, me order the fabric and charge per nappy?
I'm going to work on my own pattern in the next couple of days. I figure I could make one, send it to you, you see if you like it then decide if you want more, or let me know what changes need to be made. Remember, I'm just new at nappy making (not to sewing though) and have only made pockets. The ones that I have made are in the wash at the mo but I'll take some pics as soon as they're done and post them for you to see.
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:03 pm |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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I dont mind buying fabric and getting it sent to you.
What do you use?
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:59 pm |
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mayasmummy
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:19 pm Posts: 890
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Hmmm, if you could do pink covers...
I don't know what would be easier, buying the fabric or just paying you for it coz I wouldn't know where to start? I could send you one of the ones I bought off Baby Online to cut a pattern?
Only if you have time etc. tho...
_________________ Mummy to Maya Grace 28-02-03
Sienna and Mercedes 14-10-06
And 2 angel babies - 03/95 and 01/06
www.babiesonline.com/babies/m/mayadavis
www.babiesonline.com/babies/g/gremlins
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:05 pm |
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TrinityClair
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Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:01 pm Posts: 1689 Location: Auckland
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Kim, what pockets are you using at the moment? Have you been to greenbeans? I've been using their pul and microfleece, and bkt and microfibre for inserts if you want those too. I can do snaps or velcro.
Emma, the pul on greenbeans is a rose pink (not baby pink), very cute though. If you want to send me the one you have and I'll check it out, I'm sure I could whip up something.
Jacqui, did you want to try any?
Keep in mind the time of the year
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:21 pm |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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I have Pul and microfleece ones.
I will go browse GB and see what I can find.
How many would you get out of 1/2 a metre?
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:28 pm |
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TrinityClair
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Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:01 pm Posts: 1689 Location: Auckland
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What brand Kim? I got 3 out of 1/2 metre, you may be able to get 4. You need pul and microfleece, also lastin and braided elastic (both dirt cheap).
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:35 pm |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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Mine are homemade, bought off ppl from TNN.
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:37 pm |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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How much of lastin and elastic?
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:38 pm |
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TrinityClair
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Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:01 pm Posts: 1689 Location: Auckland
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Don't worry about those unless I end up making you heaps, I use so little of it, we'll see how it goes, I have some here to use. I guess Tomithy is in smalls?
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:31 am |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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Most of his nappies are mediums
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:40 am |
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TrinityClair
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Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:01 pm Posts: 1689 Location: Auckland
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Oh cool, what does he weigh now? Loralei is in Mediums so I can make them the same size.
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:27 am |
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mayasmummy
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:19 pm Posts: 890
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Sounds good Manda, but like I said only if you have time! I'll send you the one I have. It has aplix to fasten it so I'll need to get some of that as well. Do I get that from Green Beanz? Will check out the rose pink on Green Beanz.
_________________ Mummy to Maya Grace 28-02-03
Sienna and Mercedes 14-10-06
And 2 angel babies - 03/95 and 01/06
www.babiesonline.com/babies/m/mayadavis
www.babiesonline.com/babies/g/gremlins
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:58 am |
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TrinityClair
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Emma, yeah you can get the aplix from greenbeans, I only have fluro pink or red here, so you would need to get some, I can do snaps if you prefer, I've got pink, black, white or melon atm. As far as time goes, I'll see how I go, as long as you know not to expect anything real soon.
Kim, could you measure Timothys waist for me, just to let me know if I need to put extra closures (snaps or aplix, whatever you choose) on to make them smaller round the waist.
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:11 am |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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Umm not sure what he weighs, we see plunket in the next few weeks.
I will measure him once I can find my sewing tape measure.
I would prefer snaps, not too keen on aplix.
Do I need to buy the snaps?
Kim
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:42 am |
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TrinityClair
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Hi Kim, I've pm'd you re the snaps, if you want any other colours let me know, they're pretty well priced 50 are $6, I was thinking peraps I could do something like charge $2 per nappy to snap, I use 6 full sets plus an extra 8 sockets which I need to get separetly because of the extra usage iykwim.
Also, do you know what pattern the ones that were made for you are. I have both wee weka patterns from tnn if you prefer me just to make those.
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:28 pm |
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TrinityClair
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:12 pm |
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Kim
Joined: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:43 pm Posts: 1315 Location: Whatawhata, Hamilton
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Oh manda they look awesome.
Loralei looks gorgeous in that colour.
Huggles
Kim
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:13 pm |
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angelbaby
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:44 pm Posts: 1117 Location: Auckland, NZ
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I want to have a try
_________________ DD Tylar 10
Angel Riley Born Sleeping, 38wks
14 angels M/C
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:25 pm |
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TrinityClair
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Do you want me to make you some Jacqui? For Kairyn and/or new Bub?
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:46 pm |
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