sew your own diapers

Ok.. So I had a few questions about sewing with PUL... However after a earch through the forum (LOVE that I can do that!) I found my answers.  !!!!  I am getting better about searching before I post a question which sometimes means that I dont have to post a question because I find the answer first.
 
   NOW...  The pattern that I am wanting to make into a pocket diaper....  IT has one row of snaps on the front and 1 row of snaps on the wings.  DO I....  only add the snaps to the outside layer of PUL (before I sew the diaper together) or would that encourage leaking since whatever we use to stuff it will be right behind the snaps??  OR do I apply the snaps after the diaper is all the way together through both the PUL and the suedecloth-microterry?  I know the snaps to make it smaller (one-size) need to be applied before I sew the diaper.   

How about adding another row of snaps like hip snaps?  Anyone done that?  Pros-cons?  DOes it help with wing droop?  Is it too much fuss?  If you think it would be a good idea how would I do that? 

Thanks!  Cristy

That's what is so great about having a forum!  I love that it turns into a huge resource where folks can search for the answers they need!  In the early days of our company I was on the computer answering questions for hours and hours each day!
 

If you're making a pocket you want to add the front tummy panel snaps (or aplix) on before you sew it all together.  If you add them after, you have to go through all the layers and it shortens your pocket significantly which means less absorbency can be stuffed inside. 

I recommend 'backing' the snaps or aplix with another strip of PUL, not only for reinforcement/strength but it also helps keep wicking from occurring through the snap holes or stitching. 

Does that make sense?


Hip snaps aren't a whole different row, just a third set of snaps on each wing, it does help with wing droop, I like hip snaps.  The only 'con' is if you have a big toddler wearing the diapers on their largest setting, the hip snap can 'dig' into their hips if they've grown nearly out of the diaper.  I haven't had that issue as even though my babies are chubbsters, they thin out when they learn to walk so none of them have ever needed the diaper set on it's very largest setting.

Ok.  So now..  I am going to reinforce the PUL where I put the front snaps and the rize adjustment snaps.  THe wing snaps will be going through both the suedecloth and the PUL so they shouldnt need reinforced.  I am going to topstitch around the wings and around the elastic at the legs.  We will see how the front looks if that needs topstitched too or not.  I am going to be doing a leading edge pocket with elastic in both the suedecloth and the PUL layer (I dont care for the look of the suedecloth being loose)
  I will be using maxi-lock thread and whatever needle is in my machine... Tissue paper to help the PUL go through.
Whatever cute snaps I come up with (I have some with little owls printed on the cap.. SO cute!!!  Just for the wings though since that is all that will be seen...)

Now.  Hip snaps.. Off I go to try to figure out how to do that.    Thanks so much Jessica!  I so appreciate all the help you give!  Maybe someday I will be able to start answering more questions instead of being the one asking.   Thank you for everything!      Cristy

Sure thing!  Don't forget to post pics of what you make

I took a break from laundry after I had gotten mostly caught up and did some sewing.  I made one of the pockets that I was asking help with.  I just took some pictures so after I get supper going I'll try to post them either on my FB with a link in the sew and show or post to both or something.  I also realized that I never took pictures of the new NB size sidesnaps that I made.   Have to show those too.   Cristy