Hey Cynthia, Your presentation on nighttime diapering options was so great at the last diapering circle I was wondering if you've written any articles on it? I...
Hi Ruth, It was nice to see you at the diaper circle! I don't have anything written up yet on night time diapering, but plan to put something together in the...
I know this is a busy time of year for everyone, but I hope you'll make time for our next Diaper Circle & (at last) Sewing Class. PORTLAND DIAPER CIRCLE: ...
Oh I'm SO excited for the sewing class! My mom brought over her sewing machine this weekend and gave me my first sewing lesson. :) I made a little practice...
Yeah, I went to Fabric Depot too. No clue about PUL but I did get some coated nylon and fleece to practice on. I sewed 2 training type pants out of prefolds...
Trista has graciously offered to help with the class so we will have at least 2 sewing machines and 2 sergers. Hurray! She is a VB licensed contractor, so you...
Hello Everyone- My name is Courtney and I have a beautiful little girl named Ella who is almost 8 months old. When I was pregnant there was NO question I knew...
Hi Courtney, Welcome to the group! I hope you enjoy chatting with the rest of us. Some members are pregnant, others have been cloth diapering for years so we...
hi courtney...welcome to the group. my name is sherry...i am in idaho, but
visit portland frequently. in fact, if all goes well, i should be there in
late...
Welcome Courtney, I wanted to say that I am in the Woodstock area too. I use prefolds. I am not interesting in making prefolds but I am making some training ...
Glad to see some new members joining the group. I hope you find lots of good information in our files and links, and feel free to ask any questions you might...
... YES! Velour is one of the best diaper and trainer fabrics available. It is so soft and stretchy. At least 70% cotton is good for absorbency. I made almost...
hello zoe. i am not sure about stretch velour cotton, it is very soft, but i
cant speak for its absorbancy...all i have worked with is organic velour
which i...
The Dec. Sunday meeting sounds great. I am soooo sad to miss the sewing class but alas have no alternative care for my toddler that day. Melissa Cole Natural...
Cynthia, Will you try to have this class again for those of us who can't make it? Melissa Cole Natural Family Boutique Consultant Helping You Live and Parent...
Yes, velour is not the most absorbent fabric for inside diapers. I would use hemp, sherpa, terry or microfiber inside for absorbency, not a few layers of...
Today's class went pretty well so I will try to have another one in January. Basic diaper sewing instructions are available to download in the files section...
Another class would be great! Thanks for the files, I will check them out. For anyone interested there will be a babywearing workshop on 12/5 at the Cedar...
Yes, I think I'm addicted ;). And especially after seeing so many CUTE diapers that you all were working on today. Thank you so much for spending so much time...
Absorbency isn't an issue in training pants, in my mind, because the whole point is to be aware of when there was an accident, that means they only need to...
Hello everyone! I have gotten into the diaper making mood from reading the posts and have a question. I have a snap press given to me from a friend that is...
Thanks for the great list!!! Melissa Cole Natural Family Boutique Consultant Helping You Live and Parent Well...Naturally! www.naturalfamily101.com _____ From:...
Finally, a little advance notice for our Portland Diaper Circles! We have lots of new group members and I hope to meet some (or all!) of you at one of our...
Feel free to use this board to sell your diapers and other baby gear. Mom-to-mom, please. WAHMS: if you make/sell items as a business, please limit your...
This is great!! What a great idea. Here's what I have: 6 unbleached Motherease one size (some light staining that will sun out, I am just not allowed to put...
I have an industrial snap press with size 20 dies. You can bring your die pieces to my shop and we'll compare to find out the size...! LMK if you need to go...
I just bought 900 yards of white 1" foldover elastic through another co-op and have already had 700 yards of it spoken for. This leaves me with 200 yards and...
Hi everyone! My name is Hollin. I am new to the group and can't wait to meet you all. Sundays are perfect for me and unless something comes up I will be...
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