I have made my own terry nappies for ages. When I was young I was broke but very practical and watched my mother sewing. I cannot remember when but I started with old towels and became more adept at sewing. I made a pattern from an old paid of plastic pants and cut them out, stitching the edges. A few years ago I bought an ‘overlocker’ or a surger as I think it is called in the USA. My nappies are made to fit me and I use them every day. They are one layer of thick terry with a terry soaker stitched into the middle, then the whole thing is covered in a brushed cotton fabric (usually in something a bit childish!). They fasten with velcro. I make about 12/15 a year and they last about 4/5 years. They are the best at not falling apart if I am being active and they are discrete enough not to be noticed under some slightly baggy shorts. I wear Suprima 1312 plastic pants over them. I Mix them up with disposables for day and night, adding another soaker layer for night time with Suprima 1205 pants. Ill try to find a picture.
I eat my snack slow when i heard amber say something as i turn a bit to look at her "oh umm i...i don't know i guess on the couch would be okay" i shrug my shoulders a bit as i wasn't so sure about going on the couch while having my snacks thinking i might dirty uncle tony's furniture.