Diaper repair help please!

freezorburn

So, my laundry machine decided to take a bite out of my Sealife Totsbots v4  (

Of course, these seem to be out of stock everywhere now.

At least it's a part that's not visible when the diaper is being worn. What's the best way to shore up the torn part so that it won't unravel/wear down any more than it already has?

Nvywife

Ugh can you tuck into the hole and run a stitch over it?

freezorburn

Hm.... that might work, but there's not a whole lot of fabric between the tear and the Aplix. Wonder if there's something I can reinforce it with, before I tuck?

Brandiewine11

I have some white pul. I can mail you a small bit to tuck over it? Just use polyester thread for the repair.

freezorburn

Thanks for the offer @Brandiewine11, but postage to the UK might be a bit steep! Does give me an idea, though, that maybe I can look for a sample swatch and used that to make a bit of piping to go around the tear.

Thanks for the tip on polyester thread ... I've never sewn PUL before so that's good to know!

Brandiewine11

Haha! True...forgot about that. I don't know what's over there but a bunch of places here offer a swatch for a dollar or so. Also use a ballpoint needle. And don't use pins. A hair clip or bobby pin works instead. Make sure your thread is 100% polyester not just coated. Helps avoid wicking. Run it all through the dryer when you're done.

TJ1979

freezorburn

Oh wait, I think this is the answer