MIL wants to make my diapers?!

preggocraigo · December 2011

So a coworker let me borrow a few of her CD's to see what I though before I went and bought my own diapers. So I showed my MIL and she said "I think I have a pattern". She had kids like 30 years ago!

She is already making me some maternity shirts, which I am greatful for, but I would rather stick to premade cloth diapers. She thinks the CD's are too expensive, but I know they are cheaper in the long run than disposables. I just wouldn't trust diapers that she could make from a pattern. Maybe I am being stupid... I don't want to hurt her feelings.Do I sound like a total jerk?

What is your opinion?

kidscakechaos · December 2011

Let her make you some diapers. Maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. Maybe they'll be awful. In the meantime you can stock up on other brands you'd like to try.

LetsBeNice · December 2011

Search around for a few patterns (very baby, for example) and see if she would be able to make those. Then you have a more up to date pattern, but she can still "make" them. I probably wouldn't have her make a whole stash until you know if you like them, though.

brittas · December 2011

I would take advantage of it! Maybe suggest she makes some wool covers for you. Those can get pricey if you buy them all ready made. And you can save money if you make them out of old sweaters.

I agree with pp, check out a more updated pattern.

Dr.Loretta · December 2011

"Premade" diapers are often made by moms in their sewing room. Let your MIL make you a few diapers. Heck, even find some updated patterns for her.

shanbrite2 · December 2011

If she's computer savvy at all, have her check out the forums at Make Laugh Love. She can get all the latest on where to get quality materials (probably the most important part, after constructing them correctly), as well as people's recommendations for good patterns. There are many grandmas on there who make diapers for their grandbabies. And making your own can be a nice way to supplement a stash, even if not all of them are homemade. I've made several fitteds that work perfectly well. I used the Darling Diapers Unlimited pattern, which has a very comprehensive set of instructions, if she's just starting out with modern cloth diapers.

bugandbibs · December 2011

My DH just got some patterns to make CDs. What's the harm in letting her?

honkytonk_kid · December 2011

How experienced of a seamstress is she? If she's past beginner- take her up on it! I make diapers, it's not that hard and (IMO, lol) they work great.

Ditto what others have said about finding a "modern" pattern for her- I like the Nykibaby pattern. You can help her pick out fabric so you know she's actually using PUL, etc, instead of some "make a diaper from a shower curtain" technique.

You could also just make it sound like you're on the fence about CDs vs disposables so she doesn't make a ton in case they don't work. Kinda sneaky, but you can always "rave" about them later if she wants to make more!

GHBEA · December 2011

I say let her make some, if she is good at sewing she may just make great CDs.

preggocraigo · December 2011

Thanks for the replies. I feel better about it now. I think I will let her try it.:)

CTri17 · December 2011

I would totally let her make some , there are a lot of great patterns out there and think that's what WAHM diapers are and people love them as well

lazybumswife · December 2011

I really don't see the harm in letting her try. I'm planning on making my own diapers. I plan on using

Babyville Book Cloth Diapers Made Easy

and https://www.wahmsupply.com/ to get my supplies at.

Take a look at the suggestions I think you might be pleasantly surprised at the quality of cloth diaper's and materials used to make them.

cdep1 · December 2011

All diapers are made from a pattern. Just make sure her pattern, or the pattern she will use is going to fit your needs. Does she have a serger? She would need one for the soakers at least.

shanbrite2 · December 2011

cdep1:
All diapers are made from a pattern. Just make sure her pattern, or the pattern she will use is going to fit your needs. Does she have a serger? She would need one for the soakers at least.

She can definitely do soakers without a serger, but from experience, it is a pain in the a$$. I got a $200 Brother serger from Amazon and it was worth *every penny* not to have to T&T the soakers. Plus, serged diapers are also nice and stretchy and quick to make!

cdep1 · December 2011

shanbrite2:
cdep1:
All diapers are made from a pattern. Just make sure her pattern, or the pattern she will use is going to fit your needs. Does she have a serger? She would need one for the soakers at least.
She can definitely do soakers without a serger, but from experience, it is a pain in the a$$. I got a $200 Brother serger from Amazon and it was worth *every penny* not to have to T&T the soakers. Plus, serged diapers are also nice and stretchy and quick to make!

You *can* but they look like crap.

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