{"id":9532,"date":"2016-08-29T16:37:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T14:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/?p=9532"},"modified":"2021-07-19T15:29:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:29:26","slug":"free-cloth-diaper-patterns-and-sewing-guides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/free-cloth-diaper-patterns-and-sewing-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Cloth Diaper Patterns and Sewing Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-8219\" src=\"http:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG.jpg\" alt=\"Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-100x42.jpg 100w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-450x188.jpg 450w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-500x208.jpg 500w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-700x292.jpg 700w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-826x344.jpg 826w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-984x410.jpg 984w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Promo_20160125_SLIDER-D_DIY-BG.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Cloth Diaper Patterns and Sewing Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many free cloth nappy patterns available for download. This is a good place to start if you would like to try your hand at making cloth nappies with minimal upfront costs. We also offer two paid PDF patterns (<a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/patterns\/\">Boegoe Bugz Patterns<\/a>), which are more comprehensive and provide you with step by step instructions and fabric recommendations if you need more guidance. All fabrics recommended under each cloth nappy type can be purchased from our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.minimatters.co.za\">online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fitted Nappies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/fabrics\/fabric-for-nappies-pads\/cotton-fabrics\/\">Cotton Fleece<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/heavyweight-hemp-bamboo-french-terry\/\">Bamboo\/Hemp French Terry<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/organic-bamboo-fleece\/\">Bamboo fleece<\/a> for fitted diapers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handmadebyrita.blogspot.co.za\/2007\/10\/classic-rrp-ritas-rump-pocket-pattern.html\">http:\/\/handmadebyrita.blogspot.co.za\/2007\/10\/classic-rrp-ritas-rump-pocket-pattern.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fitted sewing tutorial <a href=\"http:\/\/mayna.livejournal.com\/198548.html\">http:\/\/mayna.livejournal.com\/198548.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pocket Nappies and Inserts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Pocket Nappies require a waterproof outer fabric. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/fabrics\/breathable-waterproof-fabrics\/\">PUL or Waterproof Softshell<\/a> for the outer layer. Inner layers are traditionally made from a stay-dry fabric like <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/microfleece-stay-dry\/\">Microfleece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/white-stay-dry-fabric\/\">Suedecloth<\/a>, but Inserts can be made from <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/organic-bamboo-fleece\/\">Bamboo Fleece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/fabrics\/fabric-for-nappies-pads\/cotton-fabrics\/\">Cotton Fleece<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Side snapping pocket <a href=\"http:\/\/themafiatutu.blogspot.co.za\/2010\/04\/free-cloth-diaper-pattern.html\">http:\/\/themafiatutu.blogspot.co.za\/2010\/04\/free-cloth-diaper-pattern.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hook and loop closure pocket <a href=\"http:\/\/fraldamalda.blogspot.co.za\/\">http:\/\/fraldamalda.blogspot.co.za\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Nappy Covers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Waterproof covers are made using <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/fabrics\/breathable-waterproof-fabrics\/\">PUL or Waterproof Softshell fabric<\/a>. The edges can be bound with <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/elastics\/\">fold-over elastic<\/a>. Water resistant covers are more breathable (but not quite as bombproof as waterproof covers) and a great solution for nighttime to be worn over flats and fitteds. Water resistant covers can be made from thick polar fleece which is available at all mainstream fabric stores.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PUL waterproof cover with FOE <a href=\"https:\/\/crazywonderfullife.wordpress.com\/2009\/04\/27\/diaper-cover-with-gussets-tutorial\/\">https:\/\/crazywonderfullife.wordpress.com\/2009\/04\/27\/diaper-cover-with-gussets-tutorial\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fleece or Softshell covers with snap or hook and loop closure <a href=\"http:\/\/handmadebyrita.blogspot.co.za\/2007\/10\/httpwww.html\">http:\/\/handmadebyrita.blogspot.co.za\/2007\/10\/httpwww.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Flats<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No pattern is needed for making flats. Newborn flats are around 50cmx50cm and OSFM size flats are around 70cmx70cm. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/organic-hemp-jersey\/\">Hemp Jersey<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/hemp-bamboo-jersey\/\">Hemp\/Bamboo jersey<\/a> to make ultra trim flats. Be sure to wash your fabric before cutting to allow for the shrinkage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Newborn Fitteds<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Newborn fitteds can be made from <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/fabrics\/fabric-for-nappies-pads\/cotton-fabrics\/\">Cotton Fleece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/organic-bamboo-fleece\/\">Bamboo Fleece<\/a>.\u00a0 Add a <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/product-category\/fabricmatters\/fabrics\/breathable-waterproof-fabrics\/\">PUL<\/a> layer outside and you have a newborn all-in-one nappy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Newborn fitted. Two patterns for small and larger newborn babies. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.darlingdiapers.com\/Darling%20Diapers%20Free%20Newborn%20Fitted%20Pattern2009.pdf\">http:\/\/www.darlingdiapers.com\/Darling%20Diapers%20Free%20Newborn%20Fitted%20Pattern2009.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Extra notions needed<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You will also need some good quality<a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/8mm-braided-elastic\/\"> braided elastic<\/a> (we prefer 8mm width), nappy closure of your choice (we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/kam-plastic-snaps\/\">KAM snaps<\/a> and diaper quality <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/diaper-hook-and-loop-tapes\/\">hook and loop<\/a>), good quality polyester sewing thread and <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/ballpoint-machine-needles\/\">ballpoint machine needles<\/a>. If you want to use snaps, you will also need <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/kamsnaps-handheld-pliers\/\">KAM pliers<\/a> for attaching the snaps.<\/p>\n<p>Optional extras are <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/wonder-clips\/\">wonder clips<\/a>, rotary cutter and cutting board, and <a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/shop\/tailors-pens\/\">tailors pens<\/a> for marking your fabrics as you sew.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, have a look at our handy guide for sewing with waterproof PUL fabrics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4wfyAtw9UN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/sewing-with-waterproof-pul-and-tpu-fabrics\/\">Sewing With waterproof PUL Fabrics<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sewing With waterproof PUL Fabrics&#8221; &#8212; Mini Matters\" src=\"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/sewing-with-waterproof-pul-and-tpu-fabrics\/embed\/#?secret=DfZoKqFfP0#?secret=4wfyAtw9UN\" data-secret=\"4wfyAtw9UN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Happy sewing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free Cloth Diaper Patterns and Sewing Guides There are many [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[219],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9532"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9532\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minimatters.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}