Make a Show off All in One Diaper with the Very Baby Diaper Pattern (or similar)
Pattern: Very Baby Diaper Pattern (This will work with any serged edge diaper pattern)
Okay I’m going to post my written instructions first and if I can find the photos I’ll post those later.
Cut one body layer each of: outer knit or woven print, 1 or 2 mil PUL (or 1 layer of print PUL), and microfleece or suedecloth.
Apply the elastic to the microfleece or suedecloth on the wrong side.
Then place the print face down, the PUL shiny side up on top of that, then the micro or suedecloth elastic side down, right side up on top of that. pin carefully around the edges (or use quilting clips) and serge all around. (This style works best with serging rather than turning and topstitching to reduce wicking).
Next assemble your quick dry soaker and doubler as directed. Apply closures and you’re all done!
This style is missing two absorbent layers in the body to reduce the chance of wicking so it isn’t recommended for night time or long naps. You could try putting a layer of sherpa or hemp in the body between the PUL and microfleece to add absorbency if you wish.
Medium Long Instructions for the Very Baby Cloth Diaper Pattern
It’s really quite simple:
Fold your pattern piece in half, front to back. Cut on the fold. Tape pieces two inches apart on a sheet of paper. Re-draw curves.
Tape paper behind wing ends and add 1 inch to each wing if you feel it is necessary.
The side snap diaper cover pattern doesn’t really need this. Most often a long size is made from the medium size.
newuanda says:
So the soaker for this would be what diimensions for the medium long?
September 5th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
may says:
For the Very Baby fitted diapers I add 2″ to the soaker length.
For the Very Basic All in One pattern I use the medium width and large length for the soaker.
I personally have not adjusted the wings for either pattern, but everyone’s needs are different.
September 5th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
blueberrymama says:
Thanks for the very clear instructions for the AIO!
Do you have pictures of the finished diapers too?
Also, when you say woven print, that means regular cotton prints you can find everywhere? Some of those prints are just sooo cute and I have lots of cotton designs already.
Thanks!
Julie
September 5th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Lori Reda says:
Sorry if I’m butting in, but yes, you can use regular 100% woven prints to make these. It opens up a whole new realm of posibilities
September 5th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
lorie hohlf says:
I made some of these. I posted a few pics of them here http://www.sewdiapers.com/showthread.php?t=88
September 5th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Red Shoes says:
Okay I just posted a question as a thread but maybe I have found my answer here. For those of you who did use an outer layer of decorative fabric on top of the PUL did you have problems with wicking? And if you did how did you overcome it? I’m making pocket diapers and hate the plain fabric look.
thanks
September 5th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
may says:
These diapers are serged (not turned and topstitches) and have an external snap in soaker. Both help reduce the wicking issues.
September 5th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
lorie hohlf says:
I only have wicking problems if I don’t change him soon enough…and really that isn’t a wicking problem. I find if you have enough soaker layers to accomidate your baby wicking is not a problem.
September 5th, 2007 at 5:18 pm