Source needed: diaper fabric
.: Groups .:. Search .:. About :.
User Password
Register Now! Lost Password?

Sewing Discussions - A group that is not as it seams. 

Page 1 of 6       1 2 3 > last >> Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Source needed: diaper fabric Liz W 11-29-2006
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by Liz W on November 29, 2006, 11:36 am
Hello,

I find myself in need of diaper fabric for a relative's baby. Due to
complications the baby is going to be born shortly. Ultra-sounds show
the baby is about 3 pounds now. The doctors cannot delay birth too
much longer. The good news is the tests show the baby is in good
health for 30 weeks. I know there are souces out there for diaper
cloth but my "Google" search is only turning up locations for buying
cloth diapers in standard sizes. I used "diaper cloth" in my search.
Should I use another description? The hospital says she can wear
clothes after she comes out of the incubator. At this point I'm
getting my fabric / pattern sources lined up. Any suggestions?
Thanks,

Liz W


Posted by BEI Design on November 29, 2006, 12:40 pm



> Hello,
>
> I find myself in need of diaper fabric for a relative's baby.
> Due to
> complications the baby is going to be born shortly.
> Ultra-sounds show
> the baby is about 3 pounds now. The doctors cannot delay birth
> too
> much longer. The good news is the tests show the baby is in
> good
> health for 30 weeks. I know there are souces out there for
> diaper
> cloth but my "Google" search is only turning up locations for
> buying
> cloth diapers in standard sizes. I used "diaper cloth" in my
> search.
> Should I use another description? The hospital says she can
> wear
> clothes after she comes out of the incubator. At this point
> I'm
> getting my fabric / pattern sources lined up. Any suggestions?
> Thanks,

Try searching on "birdseye" and "outing flannel"?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=birdseye+diaper+cloth&btnG=Google+Search

http://www.diapershop.com/index.php/action/category/id/17/subid/22/

This place sells flat diapers, so you could probably make two or
three preemie diapers from each one:

https://secure13.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=clothdiape&BusType=BtoC&Count1=682720363&Count2=599860787&ProductID=8&Target=products.asp

When my DD was born 5 weeks early, I tore all my flat diapers in
half and hemmed them. They were in use as diapers for a few
months, then graduated to "burp cloths".

HTH,

Beverly



Posted by Pat in Arkansas on November 29, 2006, 3:53 pm

Liz W wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I find myself in need of diaper fabric for a relative's baby. Due to
> complications the baby is going to be born shortly. Ultra-sounds show
> the baby is about 3 pounds now. The doctors cannot delay birth too
> much longer. The good news is the tests show the baby is in good
> health for 30 weeks. I know there are souces out there for diaper
> cloth but my "Google" search is only turning up locations for buying
> cloth diapers in standard sizes. I used "diaper cloth" in my search.
> Should I use another description? The hospital says she can wear
> clothes after she comes out of the incubator. At this point I'm
> getting my fabric / pattern sources lined up. Any suggestions?
> Thanks,
>
> Liz W

Hi Liz............I am the proud owner of some bolts of white flannel.
It is double brushed, and of reasonably good quality. I will tear off
however much you want and send it to you for whatever the postage is if
you want to use it.


Posted by Sarah Dale on November 29, 2006, 5:44 pm
Liz W wrote:
> I find myself in need of diaper fabric for a relative's baby. Due to
> complications the baby is going to be born shortly. Ultra-sounds show

Hi Liz,

Have you checked out modern day re-usable diapers? They are great, my DD
is in them. (Lets not mention the fact my washing machine has just died
with a load of nappies half washed in it...... ARGH!)

I don't know whether or not it would be worthwhile making them over
buying them - and I know some brands do come in extra small for tiny babies.

There are a few different types of re-usable nappy system, including one
where they are just like disposable diapers but made of fabric - very
easy to use!

Not sure where you are in the world, but look at these UK sites for
information (NAYY, happy customer of Babykind):-

http://www.babykind.co.uk/

http://nappymania.co.uk/

http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/

I know they are available in America as the wraps I use for DD are American!

You can also pick up used and new nappies on Ebay.

HTH

Sarah

Posted by Joy Beeson on November 29, 2006, 6:45 pm

I was just looking at some 27" diaper flannel at Phoenix
http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-flannel-fabric-diaper-flannel-white.aspx?SearchProductID=87f0870c-f26b-486a-b3c8-8140f7cb4149
but for a preemie, it might be better to use regular nightshirt
flannel -- which is tomorrow's Deal of the Day.

Mom once told how when her second child was born, she put new diapers
on the new child -- and quickly learned her error and switched to
putting the thick new diapers on the bigger child and the old, thin
diapers on the newborn.

Joy Beeson
--
joy beeson at comcast dot net
http://roughsewing.home.comcast.net/ -- needlework
http://n3f.home.comcast.net/ -- Writers' Exchange
The above message is a Usenet post.
I don't recall having given anyone permission to use it on a Web site.

Page 1 of 6       1 2 3 > last >>
Similar ThreadsPosted
Source needed: diaper fabric UPDATE December 7, 2006, 11:11 am
Anyone know of a source for this fabric? .... December 12, 2007, 10:01 am
Online Fabric Source September 9, 2007, 5:13 pm
Unique Fabric Source June 20, 2008, 3:36 am
source for Lycra-workout fabric? April 26, 2007, 9:11 pm
Source for waxed cotton fabric October 15, 2007, 4:17 pm
Serging satin fabric to prevent fraying- advice needed August 26, 2005, 1:54 pm
Suggestions needed for mother's wedding dress fabric for a baby August 16, 2007, 12:16 pm
Vinyl Doesn't Like To Be Quilted.....aka boutique diaper bag! January 6, 2006, 11:29 am
Curtain Help Needed July 20, 2005, 9:16 pm

Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Sewgirls.com XML SitemapXML Sitemap