Diaper Swappers

katedanzer · 06-30-2011, 11:39 AM

12 Sams flour sack towels (12.74 for 12, $1.06 each)

Trimmed down to 26 x 32" (size after prepping 4 x's). I trimmed b/c I hated the binding. It didn't lay flat and rolled & wrinkled after washing. The flour sacks have been used for a week, still fold up in perfectly even, flat squares

Preemie prefold (1.00 from Cottonbabies) used as a doubler just in the front. I don't need a doubler for Noelle (11 months) but E (special needs 5 yo) has big boy pee

Econobum cover second (5.00 from Cottonbabies) No idea why the covers were seconds? We've been using them for over a year, elastic, snaps & PUL still look perfect. We can re-use the cover ~2 x's before it smells like urine.

Trim bootie, it is way trimmer then most cloth & even trimmer then Huggies Pull-ups. Most people think he's wearing undies at school.

In 12 month Target brand jeans. These don't fit with a sposie pull-up on.

ktmelody · 06-30-2011, 11:43 AM

Wow. That looks great. And I cant believe how big E is! He is so handsome mama.

Would love pics of Noelle too!

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littleleaf · 06-30-2011, 11:44 AM

Totally awesome, and I love the last pic!

Just curious, how did you finish the edge on the trimmed flats?

katedanzer · 06-30-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by littleleaf

Just curious, how did you finish the edge on the trimmed flats?

Narrow hem serged on my Babylock. I used a colored needle thread (brown for E and pink for N) so I know whose prefolds were whose. I trimmed N's down to 24 x 26 so I don't have to fold over making extra bulk. Wooly nylon in the loopers so I could just cut the threads & not worry about unraveling

hampyfew · 06-30-2011, 11:49 AM

Wow that's trim!!

morethancjsmom · 06-30-2011, 12:04 PM

Thats awesome!

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**FernHollow** · 06-30-2011, 12:58 PM

That looks great! I should be getting a freebie Econobum from my Cottonbabies order and I can't wait. I really wish Econobum came in aplix so I could have a whole bunch of them. I am trying to stick to all aplix for ease of use others that frequently change the kids, but I just love the trimness and simple look of Econobum. When did you find that they fit your dd weight wise? I know it depends on baby's shape of course, but I'm wondering when they might fit our baby due next month.

06-30-2011, 11:39 AM	#1
katedanzer Administrator Good things come in small packages Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,020 Ratings: 2192 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Hooray for frugal (and trim!) diapering 12 Sams flour sack towels (12.74 for 12, $1.06 each) Trimmed down to 26 x 32" (size after prepping 4 x's). I trimmed b/c I hated the binding. It didn't lay flat and rolled & wrinkled after washing. The flour sacks have been used for a week, still fold up in perfectly even, flat squares Preemie prefold (1.00 from Cottonbabies) used as a doubler just in the front. I don't need a doubler for Noelle (11 months) but E (special needs 5 yo) has big boy pee Econobum cover second (5.00 from Cottonbabies) No idea why the covers were seconds? We've been using them for over a year, elastic, snaps & PUL still look perfect. We can re-use the cover ~2 x's before it smells like urine. Trim bootie, it is way trimmer then most cloth & even trimmer then Huggies Pull-ups. Most people think he's wearing undies at school. In 12 month Target brand jeans. These don't fit with a sposie pull-up on. __________________ Eli's Wipe-E's <---Customs & Instock Last edited by katedanzer; 06-30-2011 at 11:41 AM.

06-30-2011, 11:43 AM	#2
ktmelody Super Moderator "We're all mad here." Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vegas BABY! Posts: 18,515 Ratings: 617 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Wow. That looks great. And I cant believe how big E is! He is so handsome mama. Would love pics of Noelle too! . __________________ Katie, mom to Olivia (97), Veda (98), Franky (2004), Wendy (2005), JoHannah (2007), Thea (2009) and Sunny (2011)

06-30-2011, 11:44 AM	#3
littleleaf Registered Users Formerly: jcha*h Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,544 Ratings: 110 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: Hooray for frugal (and trim!) diapering Totally awesome, and I love the last pic! Just curious, how did you finish the edge on the trimmed flats? __________________ Mama to R and K, loving wife to P , who supports me in all I do. FSOT WOOL&Naturally Luxe wool wash Girly NB SMALL Interlock knit footies Mosaic Moon Yarn destash Boyish/GN Knit Slippers

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hampyfew Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,845 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Hooray for frugal (and trim!) diapering Wow that's trim!!

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