And just like that, another Kids Clothes Week has come to an end. They sure do go quickly! I had quite a bit going on last week so didn’t get a huge amount of sewing done, but I’m happy with what I managed to do.
The main thing I worked on was some swim nappies. Now that we’ve got a swimming pool it makes much more sense to have some proper swim nappies. I use cloth nappies but have never sewn any before and I was a bit anxious about it before starting. It was all a fuss about nothing though as these were so quick and easy to make. The actual sewing of each nappy takes about 10 minutes. I made 4 last week, 2 for Roman and 2 for Ted.
I used this tutorial and free pattern to make up my nappies. For my outer layer I used PUL fabric and suede cloth for the inner. The tutorial also uses a layer of lycra on the outside of the nappy, but since it was just for show I didn’t bother. For the edges I used 1″ fold over elastic (FOE). I got the 1″ as it’s nice and wide which makes the sewing foolproof, but next time I’d get the slightly thinner one.
During KCW I also managed to make up a test version of a rash vest to go with the nappies. I used the Recess Raglan by See Kate Sew as my base. I’m really happy with it and will be making up a good version using the green and black lycra you can see in the corner of the picture. I actually bought the lycra ages ago and cannot believe it’s a perfect match to the PUL I bought for the nappies!
I’ll post some action shots when the weather decides to warm up!
How did you go last week? Did you finish everything you were planning to make?
Jane from Lil Pip says
These look so cute. We used them for my kids when they were younger (bought not made!) and they are awesome. My little miss used to get terrible nappy rash from the disposable swim ones.
I made a few things (earlier!) but haven’t managed to get all the photos yet. Hope to this week. Wish it would stop raining!!
Jenny Young says
Well done Abby they look great! So jealous about your pool, we grew up with one and I have so many good memories!
Julie Hatch says
Wow, those look awsome?, we do cloth diapies, but I’ve never made any, now you’ve inspired me! I didn’t finish everything, but I have one big finish and one almost finish, so not too bad for my first KCWC!
thingsforboys says
Oh you should give them a go! So much easier than I was expecting. I went crazy on my first KCW…so easy to do!
jacq says
These are great!
Think you could use them as cloth pull-ups for potty training?
thingsforboys says
The pattern also has directions for a pull on version, which would work better. I also think you’d want an absorbent layer of some kind to contain any spills as they would just sit inside this and leak out of the leg. Some microfibre or something inbetween the 2 layers would work.
Laura says
Such a great idea to make these Abby. They will get loads of use – can’t wait to see the rash guard.