Washable nappy liners are one of the easiest things that you can make for your baby’s cloth nappies. you don’t need to be able to sew, just have a pair of scissors. Fabric for washable nappy liners When it comes to washable liners, you ideally want a fabric that will allow liquid to pass through […]
Category: Cloth nappy making
Reusable nappy liners are really simple to make and are a great idea if you use cloth nappies on your baby. Why choose reusable nappy liners? If you have a baby in cloth nappies, then you may well have discovered that nappy liners can be a good idea. Nappy liners help to catch solids, making […]
When it comes to choosing which absorbent fabric, there are a few things that you need to consider. Here’s our guide to picking the right one for you. Things to consider Absorbent fabrics might soak up water, but they also all have different properties. This can mean that they are all good for different jobs. […]
When it comes to sewing cloth nappies some people prefer to use braided elastic, while others always reach for lastin. But what is the difference? What are the advantages of each one? Which should you pick? Lastin or braided elastic? What are they? Braided elastic is probably the type of elastic that you have come […]
Lots of people ask me, what the differences are between hemp or bamboo fabric and which is the best to use. Of course like most things, there is no one answer, it depends on what you are going to be doing with them, and what you want out of them. I thought that it might […]
For a while now here at Minkylicious we’ve been extending our range of products, and one of the most recent arrivals is Zorb. You may be wondering though what is zorb? What can I use it for? Why would I want to buy it? Here’s a chance to learn about one of our newest arrivals. […]
When it comes to making something like cloth nappies that need an absorbent layer, then hemp, bamboo or microfibre are all good options. But what exactly are the differences between the different types of fabric, and how do you decide which one (or ones) you should use. Which is better? Hemp, bamboo or microfleece? Hemp […]
One of the first ever cloth nappies I made was a fitted nappy, this very simple cloth nappy tutorial is based on this first cloth nappy, and is very simple to make and use. This cloth nappy with require a cover, which I don’t cover here, but will show you how to make in a […]
Bamboo fleece fabric is one of my favourite fabrics when it comes to cloth nappy making. It’s soft, absorbent, and relatively easy to work with. Our Bamboo fleece plus, is one of the better fleece fabrics that I have used, and it has a little extra that makes it even more special. Why bamboo? When […]
Do you want to sew your own cloth nappies? Wondering what you need to make modern cloth nappies? Here’s a breakdown of the basic materials you need. A Waterproof layer Most modern cloth nappies require a waterproof layer build into the nappy, ideally you want to use a fabric that is waterproof, lightweight and breathable […]