A few more examples of diapers & covers I’ve painted. See my post How To Paint PUL for Cloth Diapers & Covers for information on how to paint PUL. The cloth diaper & cover patterns are available from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy.
Snap Placement for Side Snap Diapers & Covers Here are some very basic guidelines if you would like to make your cloth diapers with side snaps. I use the cloth diaper & diaper cover patterns available from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. I start by placing the snaps on the front of the diaper...
There are about as many cloth diaper washing routines out there as there are diapering options. So, I will tell you the two most popular methods and you can try them both to see what works best for you and your baby. If you are interested in sewing your own cloth diapers,...
This is a very easy way to make a great pocket diaper. This tutorial shows an All-In-One pocket being sewn. To make a fitted diaper pocket you will follow the same instructions except you will have absorbent fabric in place of the PUL. I use the cloth diaper pattern available at Amber...
Easy Butterfly Soakers This is a very easy way to make a very absorbent diaper. I use the cloth diaper pattern available at Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. Finish the edges of the trifold soaker first (zigzag, serge, or turn & topstitch). Then fold it into thirds. You may use an...
Painting PUL is a fun & easy way to embellish cloth diapers, diaper covers, and wet bags. I use the cloth diaper & diaper cover patterns from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. The Basics Wash and dry the PUL cut before painting to remove any sizing left from the manufacturing process. Skipping this step...
Check out my my Youtube channel for more video tutorials in knitting, crochet, and sewing. Increases in knitting. I show KFB (knit front & back), which is the increase I use when working the gusset portion of the Butt Knits longies & shorties patterns. I also show how to work...
I managed a little bit of quiet time here at the micro-farm and have added a few new video tutorials to my Youtube channel. The long tail cast on is probably the most common cast on method in knitting. It is the cast on method I use for all of...
Every now and then the desire to dye wool yarn hits me. So far I have not invested in professional dyes. I use food coloring and/or unsweetened drink mix (ie: Kool-Aid). This time I used 5 packets of Kool-Aid pink lemonade and 2 packets of cherry flavor. I dyed a hank of Knit Picks...
I just finished sewing up a few new cloth diapers for my daughter. They are quick & easy to make when you use the following tips… I use the pattern from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. Add a cute cotton flannel print to give your diapers a little extra personality. 1 1/2 yards of...
