Repairing BG 3.0s? - worth it?

aschleser

I saw that Cottonbabies has end of life diapers for $24 (for 12), plus 12 refresher kits would only be $36.  The dipes are stained/need repairs of hook and loop/or elastic issues.

I'm not super handy with a sewing machine, but I'm learning quick and have made a few not so hot dipes, good mama pads, cloth wipes, and unpaper towels.

Has anyone used the refresher kits and would be able to explain if its easy enough to do? The hook and loop repairs shouldn't be hard - unstitch and restitch in the new.  BUT - I don't know about the elastic repairs.  As for stains - I've got plenty of time to work on them.

What do you think - worth it?

leviandlandensmom

I repaired 4 of my BGs and it was really easy. I am a newbie at sewing too. I've only made some cloth wipes and shortened a curtain. I would do it if you need extra diapers because that's a great deal!

memo9

I ordered some. I figure if they don't work out, I can resell them and get my money back.  $2 a dipe isn't bad!

MrsCarroll.6-10-07

Here is a tutorial/instructions on how to make the repairs

elastic: https://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=490456

aplix:  https://pshouse.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/bum-genius-diapers-repair-tutorial/

It it pretty simple but the first diaper might take some figuring out, after that you'll get it and probably blow through them. That is a good deal to start out with!

ReneeDear

I'm repairing some 2.0s right now.  It is time consuming.  I wish I had just bought the diapers before the baby was born and done it then rather than now.  To fix each diaper you are looking at an hour of work at least.