6.09.2009

todays side project...

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.

5 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. wow! Jennifer, I love this dedication--so lovely! I can just imagine little legs in those beautiful covers...!

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  3. Oh 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!

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  4. You are amazing. So resourceful. I love your blog.

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  5. These are so cute and such a good idea too. :)

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