Today I tried my hand at making wool diaper covers. For those not in the know, wool naturally repels liquid and the covers work great over the old school tri-fold cloth diapers in place of plastic pants. Being an industrious seamstress (and a bit of a stickler for quality fabrics), I couldn't quite imagine spending $30-50 (Top right and bottom left) for more than one or two of these beautiful wool diaper covers, nor could I fathom using a bunch of plastic covers... so I thought I'd try one of the patterns I found online (bottom right) and I constructed the other from looking at the beauties given to me (top left). Both are made from a vintage 100% wool sweater. They feel really good, and without felting them (I just doubled the knit in key areas), they have a comparable thickness to the samples. We'll see which works better, and then perhaps I'll make more in different sizes. (laughing at myself) I may not be much of a planner, but oh my, how I can think of important projects which just have to be practiced before the little one arrives.
just stumbled across your etsy shop, I'd love to feature your work one day on my blog. so: pretty please? can I use a few images? I'm nice, I promise!
ReplyDeletewow! Jennifer, I love this dedication--so lovely! I can just imagine little legs in those beautiful covers...!
ReplyDeleteOh great, now I have to have another baby just so I can try my hand at making adorable wool covers. These are real cute. Great to see you today!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. So resourceful. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute and such a good idea too. :)
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