Cloth Diaper Baby Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Have finally found someone to make some cloth diapers for me an wondering what fabric is best -- she is particularly wanting to know the advantages of muslin and flannel. Link to comment
square_duck Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Muslin??? are you serious??? O*M*G I can't imagine how itchy and uncomfortable that would be! Flannel is OK if thats what you want, but be warned that it doesn't last very long. Sure it might stay soft, but after repeated washings it will pill badly and start to get thin, much like your flannel sheets or pajamas do over time...if you notice that sort of thing. I have some flannel diapers (prefolds) and I wasn't impressed, so I went with what I really wanted, birdseye and gauze....and then discovering twill (from rearz) but maybe thats just me Muslin...Ugh...why not go with a birdseye or gauze weave...or twill? all are soft and durable especially after several washings, and wont fall apart. Muslin......*shudders* might as well use burlap! Link to comment
Angela Bauer Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Why not just buy cloth diapers from firms such as Adult Cloth Diaper dot Com in the business of buying diapers? Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I make my own from birdseye squares with a terrycloth center soaker using a simple sewing machine and an unusual technique for the edges that eliminates the need for a serger I have a factory made flannel flat diaper and a pull-up version too, and I am not impressed by this fabric at all Absorbency is low in comparison and it gets rock-hard when wet and sitting down. It does seem to wear out too quickly Others seem to like it though, so that's your call. I've heard gauze diapers are excellent but I haven't tried that yet due to it's expense Diaper-specific fabric can be had at many fabric stores or bought online, and you'll do far better with it than trying to improvise from whatchagot leftovers The only common fabric that works good is terrycloth- I use that under the Birdseye for comfort and it absorbs quite well. Whatever you do have fun experimenting and let us know the results Link to comment
freswith Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Muslin isn't itchy - and it is surprisingly absorbent. Link to comment
redneck diaper boy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 You can get diaper gauze at jo-ann fabrics. It will be expensive to make a good cloth diaper. I have found out that I can buy them for less than what it cost to make them. My wife does it as a hobby. She gets material on sale with cupons. Sometimes 1/2 price. Link to comment
BigC300 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 If you go out and buy a sewing machine and a serger, then buy your cotton gauze fabric, measure and cut your fabric and sew it all together, you might decide it's much more convenient to purchase the diapers factory made. Link to comment
Baby Stevie Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Interesting observations. Link to comment
BabyJune Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I buy diaper flannel from fabric.com, an online fabric store. It runs about $3.95 a yard. (I just ordered 3 yards on sale for $2.99/yd--watch for their great sales!) Link to comment
Little BabyDoll Christine Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I am also told that diapers were made from linen Link to comment
Kari Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It's getting harder to find, but Wal-Mart's with a fabric section has some cute & babyish type flannel material. Obviously, there's better out there... But if your trying to save money it's an alternative. If you are up to a medium size, buy two yards minimum of flannel fabric. Regular diaper pins and some plastic pants. Link to comment
Little BabyDoll Christine Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 How can you be sure the prints are colorfast if used on diapers? Link to comment
square_duck Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 How can you be sure the prints are colorfast if used on diapers? You don't need the color prints running while you also have the runs....now thats a mess! Link to comment
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