making wipes

abby8279 · November 2014

I'll cut to the chase b/c I am sure this has been asked. Flannel receiving blankets. Making 1 ply wipes. No serger or sewing machine. What to do w/ the edges?

stoneycakes · November 2014

I had some cut with pinking shears and they frayed a ton during the first dozen or so washes. Then they frayed a tolerable amount after that but I much prefer my serged ones.

WeLiveInMaine · November 2014

I bet it's easier to cut new ones if/when they fray too much than hem the whole lot.

brownmouse · November 2014

I am no help I sewed turned and top stitched all mine because I am control freak perfectionist. If you can get a cheap cotton jersey sheet, you can cut them and use without fraying or having to sew.

Kelly11235 · November 2014

I tried pinking them, and threw them out after 2 or 3 washes because the fraying was so bad.

Why not use the extra receiving blankets as flats instead?

abby8279 · November 2014

Thanks ladies. I will probably wait until I see my mom and have her zig zag them. We are just always running out of wipes and it annoys me. I was going to buy more washcloths but I have like 5 flannel blankets I don't use. I have tons of flats so I don't need them for that. I should just go for it and buy a serger. I know I would use it a ton. Are they easy to use for someone who has never sewn?

pblge · November 2014

For anyone with a good sewing machine this is a super easy and fast job. I bet you could bribe a friend/neighbor/relative.

I think pinking shears make it worse, too (although this is in general, not just for diapers!)!

stoneycakes · November 2014

You can also cut up T-shirts or buy jersey fabric for wipes. Those don't fray at all.

ComeMai · November 2014

I recently got a serger & love it! It was intimidating at first, but wipes are a great first project. There are lots of tutorials on youtube. Joanns or other places might have Black Friday deals, too.

Brandiewine11 · November 2014

I just bought a serger. It takes a little practice to learn how to thread it but its not too bad.

I got a really nice, but older, used one from a sewing machine store. They also offer a free class when you buy it to make sure you know how to use it.

It would be worth it to look for a used one from a local sewing shop as you'll get better quality and support than from somewhere like Joanns.

MrsRahl · November 2014

We just use those cheap baby wash cloths and said screw making wipes.

abby8279 · November 2014

I thought a serger would be worth our money b/c we use cloth wipes, cloth napkins, family cloth, and hankies- all of which are serged. And I could think of a few more things I could do with it. But OH EM GEE sergers are expensive. Nevermind...I will continue to buy that stuff off Etsy. Now if I could find a sewing machine that serged and was good for beginners that didn't cost an arm and a leg...I would ask for it for Xmas.

ComeMai · November 2014

You may want to check Craigslist or your local classifieds for a used sewing machine. My area has quite a few for under $50. I think they even had a $100 serger. The older machines actually have metal parts vs the cheap plastic on new economy machines.

Brandiewine11 · November 2014

You can use a sewing machine to do a zig zag stitch on a lot of things instead of serging them. It won't be as pretty, but it will work.

FWIW, I got mine for under $300 used. The machine was $1200 new. New ones that are good are $500+. But definitely check craigslist for a used one. You should be able to find a decent one for under $250 or $200. You'll make that back in no time if you use all that stuff.

And you can use it to make cute baby clothes.

SuperTinkerham · November 2014

You can get this at craft, fabric, or WalMart stores. Just squirt it along the edges and it will keep it from fraying. HTH

bumpuser9353653 · November 2014

How many cloth wipes is a good amount for washing EOD?

stoneycakes · November 2014

Mapleme said:

rugbymama said:

How many cloth wipes is a good amount for washing EOD?

I think it depends on how you use wipes. I use multiple wipes per change and have multiple changing areas/wet bag/etc so I have over 60 and wish I had a couple more

I agree. Someone people use one wipe per change. Some people use multiple wipes. I would take the amount of wipes you tend to use per change and multiply it by the amount of diapers you wash in a load and then make a few extra.

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