Replacing aplix/velcro

KariK81

Hi!! I was gifted with about 17 BG 3.0 dipes this past weekend. I'm super excited because while I have a NB stash, I was holding off on buying OS. These will at least help with the transition. The only thing is that all of the aplix needs to be replaced. I do not own a sewing machine, nor am I capable of doing this by hand. By chance has anyone taken their CDs to a seamstress or tailor to have the aplix/velcro replaced? Do you recall how costly it was? TIA!

tokenhoser

I'm in the process... I found someone on CL that does sewing for $12/hour and bought some hook tape for about $6 shipped. She estimates she can do 4-6 in an hour.

Or you could have them snap converted instead, which might be faster/cheaper overall.

theladyjess

I'm replacing the aplix on all my used BGs right now. You can reduce the cost of taking them to a tailor/seamstress if you remove the aplix yourself first, which is a bit time consuming.  All you need is a seam ripper that you can purchase at any fabric store for a couple of dollars.  All you do is put the pointy end under a thread and cut it, then repeat over and over again.  I had 30 diapers to do so I did them over two nights while I watched TV. 

I'm a hobby sewer but if I were to do this for someone I'd charge about $2/diaper to sew and another $1-2/diaper to remove the aplix.

Starfish113

i paid someone about $3 per diaper to convert the aplix to snaps. i didn't take the old aplix off ahead of time. now i have my own snap press, but i didn't want to attempt 20 diapers on my own!

sdpookie13

I just decided to replace my aplix with snaps and I'm a craft/sewing dummy.  I just went out to my local fabric/craft (Joanne's Fabrics) store and bought some plastic snaps and a snap press - no sewing needed.  There's a video on youtube that tells you how to do it and it's pretty easy if you have the time/patience.  But if not, you could send them out to www.convertmydiapers.com - i've heard good things about her.