Thanks Alphahandmaiden, you are so creative. God bless you for this.

I no go carry last.
stadora, u dey class.?
mumi alphahandmaiden, Weldone ma. Now I understand ur moniker.
onegai, I sight u.

How do I get to sow using needle and thread?
Will start mine when I get new Terry towels. Is it the same as napkin used in towelling ones hand after washing or baby towel like?

Zheemub:
How do I get to sow using needle and thread?
Will start mine when I get new Terry towels. Is it the same as napkin used in towelling ones hand after washing or baby towel like?

Its the same thing. Terry / towelling is the actual term to denote towels in general. Whether baby towel, hand towel face towel, bath towel! They only come in various thicknesses, so if you are using one that is very thick, you may want to reduce rhe number you use for your booster area so itt is not too bulky.

For the hand sewing, a few tips:

●use a back stitch as it is very strong and comparable to a machine sewn stitch. . (See image no. 3 below for the different types of hand stitches. The 3rd one down is the back stitch)

●Keep your stitch lenghts short ie ( from where the needle goes into the back fabric and when it comes back out the front) . The shorter it is the stronger the seam.


●Keep your thread short! The longer the thread, it starts getting twisted and tangled after a while. Use the lenght. from the tip of your fingers to your elbow as a guide.
( you might want to thread a few needles down before you start sewing)

●I would also advise using a thimble as it helps push the needle through the layers and you avoid bruising your fingers. ( also see images attached on which finger to place the thimble and how to use it images 1 & 2)

●When you attach your elastic. Sew it in a few times over an area of about 1/4 of an inch wide. To make sure it is secure.

●Tie off your thread at least a couple of times at the start and the end of the sewing to secure it. (See image 4)

Following *

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I have a question please. isnt wee going to leak out of the nappy ? hope it's not an off question o. thanks

realdentist:
I have a question please. isnt wee going to leak out of the nappy ? hope it's not an off question o. thanks

He he he. Its a very valid question.

You need a watetproof wrap which goes over the nappies. This is just the absorbant part.

I have gotten all my materials ready. The issue now is the cello tape refuse to stay on the carton and the diaper.
Can I just measure the diaper and use it to draw my pattern?

BTW, I called 4 persons to help stretch out the diaper, so I was able to draw the lines, after cutting the carton, it look soooo big compare to yours I'm seeing here.

rezzy:
I have gotten all my materials ready. The issue now is the cello tape refuse to stay on the carton and the diaper.
Can I just measure the diaper and use it to draw my pattern?

BTW, I called 4 persons to help stretch out the diaper, so I was able to draw the lines, after cutting the carton, it look soooo big compare to yours I'm seeing here.

Please Show me a picture..
What size of diaper did you use?
What is the measurement from the top to bottom of your carton and also the measurement of your widest part across the back?

AlphaHandMaiden:


Please Show me a picture..
What size of diaper did you use?
What is the measurement from the top to bottom of your carton and also the measurement of your widest part across the back?

I used size 3.
40cm long
36cm wide,

rezzy:


I used size 3.
40cm long
36cm wide,

Yes that sounds about right.
Mine measured 47cm long and 39cm wide, using a size 4.

Quick tip:
When you trace is out on your newspaper or brown paper, add 2 inches or 5 cm on each side of the back flap to make it longer. Before you cut it out.

Also if you find that when you cut and fold it is difficult to align the sides or you end up cutting too much off, you can try this instead:

Measure out the mid section of the nappy( between the legs) and divide by half, After you trace out the pattern to your paper, fold in half before cutting and use the half measurement as a guide. Work on one side, to extend the back flaps by 2" or 5cm then cut the pattern before you unfold it.

Hope this helps.

Thanks. I will continue tomorrow

@ Alphahandmaiden long time Ma,nice one u put up here,welldone.I've learnt wil try one out.but wer can one find velcro nd water proof wrap to buy?I mean d strong one, not d regular tye-tye.tnx

@ oniovo ma'am rezzy how did urs go,did it come out well?hp yr emezas are bubbling

@Alphahandmaiden,
Unique skill set you have there, can't help but admire your lines, graphics and professionalism.
Skills acquired only through patient and conscious practice. Did you ever offer technical drawing?

I'm an Architect and have got a thing for balance and straight lines.

tatacherie:
@ oniovo ma'am rezzy how did urs go,did it come out well?hp yr emezas are bubbling

They are fine.

I'm still sewing o. I'm sewing the booster zone now. It's only at night I do have enough time but our light is spoilt so it's delaying my work. Hopefully, will be done by weekend.

How is baby doing?

rezzy:


They are fine.Hopefully, will be done by weekend.
How is baby doing?

That's ok.she's doing well tnx.t'ode

tatacherie:
@ Alphahandmaiden long time Ma,nice one u put up here,welldone.I've learnt wil try one out.but wer can one find velcro nd water proof wrap to buy?I mean d strong one, not d regular tye-tye.tnx

Where have you been hiding?! Glad to hear from you.

If you go to people that sell sewing supplies you shouls be able to get velcro.

As for the waterproof wrap, the cheapest option will be the people that sell normal terry squares or as we call it in niaja: the old school baby napkin, they should have the waterproof pants as well.

There is an online shop i think that sells modern wraps in nigeria if you are in a rush you can google them.

However, We are currently working on something to provide more cloth diapering /nappying options in nigeria both in terms of affordability and variety...... so watch this space.

Tochex101:
@Alphahandmaiden,
Unique skill set you have there, can't help but admire your lines, graphics and professionalism.
Skills acquired only through patient and conscious practice. Did you ever offer technical drawing?

I'm an Architect and have got a thing for balance and straight lines.

He he he he.....

If only you know how close you are on your assumptions....

AlphaHandMaiden:



He he he he.....

If only you know how close you are on your assumptions....

I knew it

AlphaHandMaiden:

However, We are currently working on something to provide more cloth diapering /nappying options in nigeria both in terms of affordability and variety...... so watch this space.

Good to hear.seriously following

I finished it today,. I used old t shirt

There are some few errors though.

@Alphahandmaiden
@Tatacherie

Next week will use a new towel to make another one

well done. this is beautiful

rezzy:
I finished it today,. I used old t shirt

There are some few errors though.

Rhukie:
well done. this is beautiful

Thank you ma

rezzy:
I finished it today,. I used old t shirt

There are some few errors though.

Yay! Oh my goodness.
Looks good!

You have no idea, how happy you have made me in knowing that someone actually followed the tutorial! I hope it was easy to follow though with all my plenty grammar!



With the errors, you learn as you go and any subsequent ones will only be better.

Great Job!

rezzy:
I finished it today,. I used old t shirt

There are some few errors though.

@Alphahandmaiden
@Tatacherie

Next week will use a new towel to make another one

Mehn you make me want to buy sewing machine o...

AlphaHandMaiden:



Yay! Oh my goodness.
Looks good!

You have no idea, how happy you have made me in knowing that someone actually followed the tutorial! I hope it was easy to follow though with all my plenty grammar!



With the errors, you learn as you go and any subsequent ones will only be better.

Great Job!

Step 2:
Take this  sewn  piece  and   place it booster - side up  over  the  other main nappy  piece.


I read this line over and over again before I understood it.
You are a good teacher. Well done ma

Thanks

Hmmmm. This is realy nice @ Alphahandmaiden. I realy enjoyed this tutorial.
Have not been able to follow since i cudnt view d pictures clearly 2 undstnd d tutorial due to d type of phone am usin.
But thank God i was able 2 borow a beta phone and go tru d pictures and had a beta undstandin of d lessons.
I must comend u did a great job here. God bless u abundantly.
I ve written down all d steps, though i wud hv asked questions at some points where i got confused. But gues it wil stil b dsame explanation dat u ll give.
So i want 2 plead wt u 2 pls try and put up a video of ds tutorial. It wil definitely go a long way in helpin us, esp me, am nt used 2 sm terms u used esp durin d elastic sewing part.
Thanks alot 4 ur time n effort.
I apreciate.

rezzy:
I finished it today,. I used old t shirt
@Tatacherie

Next week will use a new towel to make another one

Wow!weldone Ma.looks good.just finished mine too,wit few errors though.will upload pix soon

Really nice tips.
Onegai, you posted something about a DIY tutu sometime ago. Could you please repost here? Pleaseeeeeeeee

stadora:
Hmmmm. This is realy nice @ Alphahandmaiden. I realy enjoyed this tutorial.
Have not been able to follow since i cudnt view d pictures clearly 2 undstnd d tutorial due to d type of phone am usin.
But thank God i was able 2 borow a beta phone and go tru d pictures and had a beta undstandin of d lessons.
I must comend u did a great job here. God bless u abundantly.
I ve written down all d steps, though i wud hv asked questions at some points where i got confused. But gues it wil stil b dsame explanation dat u ll give.
So i want 2 plead wt u 2 pls try and put up a video of ds tutorial. It wil definitely go a long way in helpin us, esp me, am nt used 2 sm terms u used esp durin d elastic sewing part.
Thanks alot 4 ur time n effort.
I apreciate.

Hmmnnn video tutorial is a looooong thing... i am not that tech savvy oh!

But if you have any questions, just let me know and i will try my best to explain better.