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[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

I hold it in place and position it under the foot, sew a zig zag, back stitch and then do a straight stitch, turn it, stitch along the elastic and once I get to where I want the other end of the elastic should be, I turn the diaper to the side, then I pull it as tight as I need to and do a zig zag to the edge and then back stitch and straight stitch. Then I cut the elastic. I dont pre-cut the elastic, I always messed it up that way, so I just leave it full length and then trim.

Interesting! How do you pull it through to the other end?

[amorton1437]

Oh you stitch it down? Yea, I dont do that anymore haha Its a lot faster for me to tack it good at both ends, turn the diaper right side out and then top stitch around that. I was trying to figure out what you meant and couldnt but Im getting tired too lol

No I don't stitch it down... It's hard to explain lol. I still stitch AROUND the elastic. I just hated sew down one side, pull tight, sew other end, and then topstitch so I combined them all into one step lol

[amorton1437]

Interesting! How do you pull it through to the other end?

Well my dipes are T&T, so when I top stitch I leave one side open, I don't top stitch it till the end, so I just reach through there to pull the elastic through

[virginia]

I think Im still confused haha oh well I tack mine to the seam allowance, before even turning the diaper..Then I flip it right side out, and top stitch it. When I get to the elastic, I grab the bottom, pull the elastic tight and sew around it. I can top stitch the entire thing without having to stop. No messing with the elastic, because its already in there...I just stick it where I want, pull it to the next mark, cut it...

[wannaBmomma]

I just stitch one side down then I have a threader thingie that pulls the elastic right down then I stitch it on the other side. Easy pesy.

[amorton1437]

I sew the diaper wrong sides first, turn it right side out, top stitch, and then I do the elastic by stitching from the outside of all the layers... The only diaper I can really compare it to is a GM. Very similar to that.

[sara1215]

Right now, I am taking orders wherever people decide to order them Mostly through my FB page Although I am working on setting up shop on Etsy or HC.

Your personal facebook page? I might need to get some flannel pjs for Ainsley for winter.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Well my dipes are T&T, so when I top stitch I leave one side open, I don't top stitch it till the end, so I just reach through there to pull the elastic through

So you do the elastic after turning the diaper?

I think Im still confused haha oh well I tack mine to the seam allowance, before even turning the diaper..Then I flip it right side out, and top stitch it. When I get to the elastic, I grab the bottom, pull the elastic tight and sew around it. I can top stitch the entire thing without having to stop. No messing with the elastic, because its already in there...I just stick it where I want, pull it to the next mark, cut it...

Yeah, that is how I do it too, especially after watching your videos, though I still struggle with topstitching around the elastic...I always worry I am going to catch the elastic so I constantly stop and check.

[amorton1437]

So you do the elastic after turning the diaper?



Yeah, that is how I do it too, especially after watching your videos, though I still struggle with topstitching around the elastic...I always worry I am going to catch the elastic so I constantly stop and check.

Yep I do the elastic last.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

I sew the diaper wrong sides first, turn it right side out, top stitch, and then I do the elastic by stitching from the outside of all the layers... The only diaper I can really compare it to is a GM. Very similar to that.

We posted at the same time I think I am going to have to closely examine the tester when I get it. LOL I am always up for trying a new technique!

ETA: Too bad my T&T GM is downstairs...I wanna go look at that now!

[amorton1437]

Your personal facebook page? I might need to get some flannel pjs for Ainsley for winter.

Yea for now I am just having people PM me on there if they want them. Right now I am waiting on a huge fabric order so I will have some choices here in a few days But I am also doing customs if you have something specific in mind (ie sports team or certain cartoon)

[virginia]

It took me a few tries. I have a few its caught in the casing haha I was too lazy to take them apart. If you pull it pretty tight and angle the bottom away from the needle some, it seems to help. I probably make bigger casings then I need to.

Ok Angela, I think I get it more now. I was looking at the GM and thought it was interesting that the elastic was tacked down on the outside lol

[amorton1437]

It took me a few tries. I have a few its caught in the casing haha I was too lazy to take them apart. If you pull it pretty tight and angle the bottom away from the needle some, it seems to help. I probably make bigger casings then I need to.

Ok Angela, I think I get it more now. I was looking at the GM and thought it was interesting that the elastic was tacked down on the outside lol

Yea lol. I like the way it looks as opposed to the casing around it when it is top stitched, and I prefer the way it fits too.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

It took me a few tries. I have a few its caught in the casing haha I was too lazy to take them apart. If you pull it pretty tight and angle the bottom away from the needle some, it seems to help. I probably make bigger casings then I need to.

Ok Angela, I think I get it more now. I was looking at the GM and thought it was interesting that the elastic was tacked down on the outside lol

Yeah, and I probably make mine too small!

[sara1215]

Yea for now I am just having people PM me on there if they want them. Right now I am waiting on a huge fabric order so I will have some choices here in a few days But I am also doing customs if you have something specific in mind (ie sports team or certain cartoon)

I will check out your choices when they come in

[hollyn]

Yea lol. I like the way it looks as opposed to the casing around it when it is top stitched, and I prefer the way it fits too.

Basically since you don't cut the elastic until last you are just tacking one end down. Then, T&T'ing the legs then after you sew down the leg you pull the elastic tight and tack down the other end. I think that's what you were trying to explain right? Since you aren't cutting the elastic's length first you don't have to worry about tacking down both ends. I think that is what your trying to say. I also do this same thing. What I do is measure out how much I'm going to need then mark the elastic with a line. Sew down one end, finish my casing, then pull elastic tight to the line I drew then tack it down.

[amorton1437]

Basically since you don't cut the elastic until last you are just tacking one end down. Then, T&T'ing the legs then after you sew down the leg you pull the elastic tight and tack down the other end. I think that's what you were trying to explain right? Since you aren't cutting the elastic's length first you don't have to worry about tacking down both ends. I think that is what your trying to say. I also do this same thing. What I do is measure out how much I'm going to need then mark the elastic with a line. Sew down one end, finish my casing, then pull elastic tight to the line I drew then tack it down.

Exactly!

[amorton1437]

I will check out your choices when they come in

Oh I made a FB page for the jammies and diapers, I will put the fabric choices up there. I decided to keep it separate from my personal page. Easier that way

[AmandaAK]

Ouch. My brain hurts from reading that

On another note. I'm spend the say sewing on my moms machine It is a thousand times better than mine. My diaper came out sooooo good. I couldnt believe how easy it was. I'll get pics in a few days prob.

[Santasmomma]

I bought entirely to much fleece to make diapers out of so Im gonna try to make this today if babies will cooperate with me

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/sleepsack.html

[dworth629]

Angela- can't wait to put the pants on becca. <3
Amanda- make sure you post pics of the diapers you are working on..

\I just talked hubby into buyin me a sewing machine so Maybe once I figure out how to work it I'll try my hand at some dipes. I'll probably start easy with two ply wipes since we use the cloth wipes anyways.

[christineestelle]

V - I wanted to say that I LOVE your elastic method. My mom was trying to explain it to me and I couldn't figure out what she was saying. I watched your video and it just clicked.

I did one diaper that way and it was sooooooo much easier. I think the end product had the same quality, but it was a lot easier. I just need better elastic, which I now have and will use this weekend when I get a chance to sew.

[amorton1437]

3 testers that have paid-these are going out today!

[virginia]

V - I wanted to say that I LOVE your elastic method. My mom was trying to explain it to me and I couldn't figure out what she was saying. I watched your video and it just clicked.

I did one diaper that way and it was sooooooo much easier. I think the end product had the same quality, but it was a lot easier. I just need better elastic, which I now have and will use this weekend when I get a chance to sew.

Im glad it helped you!!! Once I got it figured out, its really easy for me too lol And saves time, for sure

Made some shorties real quick this morning. With my serger! whoop haha he wouldnt stand up..watching yo gabba gabba lol

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Basically since you don't cut the elastic until last you are just tacking one end down. Then, T&T'ing the legs then after you sew down the leg you pull the elastic tight and tack down the other end. I think that's what you were trying to explain right? Since you aren't cutting the elastic's length first you don't have to worry about tacking down both ends. I think that is what your trying to say. I also do this same thing. What I do is measure out how much I'm going to need then mark the elastic with a line. Sew down one end, finish my casing, then pull elastic tight to the line I drew then tack it down.

OK, I think I can picture it in my mind now!! I will have to try that out the next diaper I make.

3 testers that have paid-these are going out today!

Can't wait!

[virginia]

eek! Going to work on itty bitty fluff today. Soon as Nathan is napping hehe

[Santasmomma]

LOVE the peace frogs!!!!!

[amorton1437]

Everyone loves the peace frogs lol. Didn't think they would be such a hit!

[Santasmomma]

Ok heres what I made today , its a sleep sack.....instead of a zipper...which I have no idea how to sew in I used 2 inch wide velcro at the bottom....its almost to small for Marisol...lol I forgot how chubby she is, but it'll work for a couple of months....BTW..this is some fleece I purchased to make a diaper with!!!! I like sewing on Fleece so much better than flannel

[sara1215]

That sleep sack is cute!

This is what I made today. Not fluffy but I am not a crafty person so I am pretty proud of this. Ainsley's room is orange. It is a holder for her bows!