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: Sewing cloth nappies
Advice, tips and info about sewing and making your own cloth nappies. What you need, how to do it, what you need to know.
Sewing without pins can be a challenge. How do you stop the fabric from slipping around and moving? Sometimes, using pins is not an option though, so what are the alternatives? Sewing PUL PUL fabric is designed to be waterproof and as such, making little holes in it is not a good idea. The fabric […]
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. […]
If you use cloth nappies (or are planning to) and you can sew, then you may think about starting to sew cloth nappies for yourself, but where should you begin? Here are our top tips to get you started. Sew cloth nappies Before you begin, decide what type of cloth nappy you want to […]
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 I’ve been meaning to add a cloth nappy or two to our free patterns and tutorials. At the moment I’m still in the planning stages, but I thought in the meantime, it might be worth having a little round up of free cloth nappy patterns that you can find online. Most […]
Making washable nappy liners is one of the simplest things that you can do as they require no sewing, and you don’t have to be particularly crafty to make them. Making washable nappy liners is a great way to add to your cloth nappy accessories cheaply and easily. What fabric to use when making washable […]
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 […]