Diapers, Diapers and More Diapers . . . and they’re all cloth!

It’s getting close to time to welcome our new little one! We love using cloth diapers, and I especially enjoy sewing them myself. I’ve actually been working on diapers since not long after we found out that we were expecting. There are so many patterns available now, and they all have advantages. I thought I’d show off our newborn stash now, and then, as we try out each pattern on baby, I’ll report back with feedback.

I tried to make our newborn diapers from prints that are gender neutral so that they can be used again for another baby.

I also used knit fabrics to make all of these. The stretch in the fabric will help them to fit longer than if I used woven fabrics.

In case you’re counting, that makes a total of 40 newborn fitted diapers and 12 covers. I also have quite a few smalls finished, but I’ll save those for another post. Aren’t these adorable, though? If you’ve never tried cloth, you really should give a go. I promise they’re much easier to use and care for than you think they are!
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January 18th, 2010 2:46 pm
Wow - I am very impressed! I too use cloth dipes but mine don’t look nearly as pretty as those. If I need them again I may be asking for your services
January 18th, 2010 2:50 pm
That is a beautiful stash! Where did you get those adorable labels?
January 18th, 2010 4:14 pm
Hi, Lori!
The labels on these came from a co-op on diapersewingdivas.net. I love having labels to sew on to the things that I create. I actually have quite the collection. Hmmm . . . that sounds like a post in the making!
January 18th, 2010 6:48 pm
Adorable. Where did you get the pattern for the diaper covers. I have had a horrid time getting good covers for cloth diapers at a price I can afford. Thanks!
January 18th, 2010 9:41 pm
those are great! I love making diapers & seeing diapers others make : )
January 19th, 2010 2:59 pm
I cannot wait to hear/read your feedback on how these work. We want to make the switch to cloth diapering - I\’d love find out what pattern you used to make these…they look fabulous!
January 20th, 2010 1:21 pm
That is a beautiful newborn stash! I recently found out I’m pregnant and have toyed with making my cloth diapers this time around. I’m curious what patterns you ended up going with for both the diapers and the covers-or did you make your own???
January 21st, 2010 1:50 am
I am completely interested in cloth diapering, but too intimidated to give it a try. I have no idea where to even start. It seems like cloth diapering has a whole language of its own. I don’t even understand the basics, like how to you clean the poopy out?? Do you know of a good website that gives all this basic info or maybe you could write an entry about it.
Thanks!
January 21st, 2010 6:36 pm
Oh, what lovely pictures. They all look so soft and comfy and clean
Can’t wait to hear your comments on each type. Just because I’m curious. In “real life” I am glad to be out of diapers.
Good luck.
January 22nd, 2010 12:19 pm
I was recently sent a link to your site, from my sister in law. I am so glad she found you. What a fabulous site you have.
I must give it a shot.
I also use cloth diapers. But I purchased fuzzy bunz. They have been through 3 children, my two and then my friends little one, so they are pretty worn out. I am due in July for my 3rd child & I thought of purchasing more, but they are so expensive. So I was thinking of making my own but I am a little intimidated. I love to sew as well, but you are far more talented than I. These are beautiful. I am so inspired.
March 7th, 2010 4:48 pm
Love these diapers! Is there any way that you could email me the pattern or site of the pattern for these diapers! They are awesome and I’m sure you save so much money using them!!