Cloth Diaper Trial 1

Yesterday I made my first cloth diaper!  I found this super easy pattern and went for it!  I had some extra flannel fabric laying around and some elastic.  This diaper was so easy to make, I didn't do any snaps or aplix on it though.  You are supposed to pin it shut, which makes me slightly nervous, but I think it will work ok.  I did try it on Baby Z but I realized that the elastic was not tight enough around the legs.  The elastic I was using was kinda old and maybe not as stretchy as it should be. So hopefully I will be able to get some more flannel and elastic to make another one soon.  For the next one I am going to try putting some aplix (which is a type of "velcro" used quite often for diapers). 

I found this pattern on http://handmadebyrita.blogspot.com/.  Its a free downloadable pattern that you print off and can use.  She has other patterns as well.  Ones to make cloth trainers, which I will be using in the future!!  Its amazing to me what you can find when you do a Google search!  I found TONS of free patterns for cloth diapers and they are all super easy and affordable to make, especially if you have "some" sewing knowledge.  Someone with a basic knowledge of a sewing machine can easily make their own cloth diapers.  My advice would be to look into any of these patterns and give them a try before spending $200 + on cloth diapers!  Its totally worth it!!  I was very fortunate and found my cloth diapers at a garage sale for really cheap.  It was a true blessing that God directed me to that garage sale, and I found them.