Diaper Swappers

mandabug2 · 10-14-2012, 11:38 PM

I have 2 AI2s that just didn't hold up well. The elastic looks to be encased. They are less than a year old, so I'm not ready to trash them. Is there someone that is good but cheap that I should send them too or is it easy enough? I guess the only concern I really have is sewing it back up :-/ . It's just one side, but is it easier to replace both so they match? What makes elastic go dead?

Resellmybelle · 10-15-2012, 12:30 AM

I learned watching this video. It was really simple, no issues and I cannot really sew much. I would say I'm a beginner.

replacing elastic

Now this video is for working on a fitted, I don't know how it would differ if using something with pul, like an aio or ai2, but I would not imagine it's any different really.

Elastic just wears out from regular wash & wear, but I think heat from the hot water and dryer can cause it to go too.

MtnHarmony · 10-15-2012, 07:41 AM

some elastic lasts longer than others. I don't know why but it does so what you start with comes into play but heat and age seem to be the biggest culprit from my experience. I have several diapers fomr 8 yrs ago that were fine when packed and now the elastic is dried up, so I am going to watch that video too. Thanks!

neuro_mom · 10-17-2012, 12:23 AM

I'm looking at replacing elastic on a few dipes. Would you use the same method for pockets as you do w/ fitteds? Will this mess up the pul? Thanks!

BldrArch · 10-17-2012, 03:17 PM

If you bought them new and they're under a year I'd think they'd still be under warranty?

I've replaced elastics only in BG's but it's easy though a bit tedious

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10-14-2012, 11:38 PM	#1
mandabug2 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 295 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Replacing elastic--how hard is it? I have 2 AI2s that just didn't hold up well. The elastic looks to be encased. They are less than a year old, so I'm not ready to trash them. Is there someone that is good but cheap that I should send them too or is it easy enough? I guess the only concern I really have is sewing it back up :-/ . It's just one side, but is it easier to replace both so they match? What makes elastic go dead?

10-15-2012, 12:30 AM	#2
Resellmybelle Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 If I owe you feedback, please PM me a reminder! Posts: 2,319 Ratings: 105 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Replacing elastic--how hard is it? I learned watching this video. It was really simple, no issues and I cannot really sew much. I would say I'm a beginner. replacing elastic Now this video is for working on a fitted, I don't know how it would differ if using something with pul, like an aio or ai2, but I would not imagine it's any different really. Elastic just wears out from regular wash & wear, but I think heat from the hot water and dryer can cause it to go too. __________________ michelle, mama to ariana (13) my trade postmegaroo'sbrighton white leather tote Last edited by Resellmybelle; 10-15-2012 at 12:34 AM.

10-15-2012, 07:41 AM	#3
MtnHarmony Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 26 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Replacing elastic--how hard is it? some elastic lasts longer than others. I don't know why but it does so what you start with comes into play but heat and age seem to be the biggest culprit from my experience. I have several diapers fomr 8 yrs ago that were fine when packed and now the elastic is dried up, so I am going to watch that video too. Thanks!

10-17-2012, 12:23 AM	#4
neuro_mom Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 400 Ratings: 24 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Replacing elastic--how hard is it? I'm looking at replacing elastic on a few dipes. Would you use the same method for pockets as you do w/ fitteds? Will this mess up the pul? Thanks! __________________ Wife to my sweet DH & Mom to our miracle DS

10-17-2012, 03:17 PM	#5
BldrArch Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 2,560 Ratings: 59 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	If you bought them new and they're under a year I'd think they'd still be under warranty? I've replaced elastics only in BG's but it's easy though a bit tedious Sent via iPhone using DS Forum (yes, I'm that addicted) __________________ SARA #1: 6.july.2009 \| it's a girl! #2: 2.february.2012 \| it's a boy!