BOISE CLOTH DIAPERS A Reference Website for the Treasure Valley in Idaho
WHERE CAN I FIND CLOTH DIAPER PATTERNS?
There are a lot of different patterns out there for cloth diapers and covers. Some of them are free, some are not. A good
way to make your own free pattern is to copy the shape of a diaper or cover that you already have. If you don't have one,
you can stretch out and trace a disposable to see the general shape of a diaper. Most people end up altering and
personalizing their diaper pattern, whether they started with their own invention or bought an expensive name-brand
pattern.
Patterns vary in sizes, so make sure you practice with cheap (or free) fabric until you know that the size will be right.
Also take into consideraton that knit and woven fabrics will behave differently; diapers made with knits will seem
larger than the wovens.
Here are some free printable patterns that are available online:
The Nappy Network: Great website with lots of patterns for fitteds,
pocket diapers, and training pants. It also has step-by-step photos and instructions. Mama Bird Pattern: This is a pattern for a fitted or All-in-One
diaper. It comes in three sizes: newborn, little, and big. Also included are sewing instructions. Free One-Size Diaper Pattern: Includes step-by-step instructions
and photos. Ottubre Design Cloth Diaper: Fitted diaper in two
sizes, also comes with sewing instructions. Freebees: Fitted diaper and cover patterns in four different sizes.
Also some free bonus patterns on this site! T-Shaped Diaper Pattern: This pattern is not
printable, but it has straight lines and is very easy to draw. Instructions are also included. Drafting a Fitted Diaper Pattern: This is not a pattern,
but detailed and easy instructions and pictures on how to draft a custom pattern to fit your baby.
These are free instructions for making wool soakers or longies out of sweaters:
Joy's Wool Longies Pattern: My own longies pattern, including a step-by-step
picture tutorial for sewing it together. Bum Wrap Longies: Great step-by-step pictures and instructions
on how to make a perfect pair of wool longies from the whole sweater. Sweater Pants: Good picture tutorial for making pants out
of sweater sleeves. Baby Bum Sweater: instructions for making a wool soaker from
a sweater.
For great diaper patterns to purchase, look at these diaper fabric stores in their pattern sections:
