Diaper Swappers

lina81 · 02-10-2013, 07:57 PM

I hope this is the right place for this question...

I recently bought some homemade newborn diapers made from prefolds, with just elastic and a knit fabric on the outside added. They look pretty much like the GMD workhorse diapers. This is my first time buying this kind of diaper, and I have to say the simplicity of it appeals to me. Now, I cannot sew and do not own a sewing machine, but I showed them to my MIL, who is a wonder with any and all kinds of sewing. As I thought she might, she offered to make me some more of the same, and it appears that I am about to enter the world of diaper-making

I want to supply her with the materials, and while prefolds and fabric are easy, I am not sure about the elastic. I want them to be good quality and stand up to lots of washing, of course, and what I am wondering is what is the best kind of elastic to buy? Will something from JoAnn's do, or do I need to purchase something online? Those of you with diaper-making experience, what brand(s) do you recommend?

Terra76 · 02-10-2013, 08:23 PM

I have found the inexpensive elastic you find at walmart to be the most durable. I have tried many other elastics only to have them fail.

The Fancy Pansy · 02-10-2013, 09:13 PM

The best, most reliable brand would be Stretch-rite (which Walmart used to carry, but mine doesn't anymore).

BuggaBuggaBoutique · 02-11-2013, 08:00 AM

3/8" stretchite elastic

lina81 · 02-11-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BuggaBuggaBoutique

3/8" stretchite elastic

Is that the same brand mentioned by the poster above you?

BuggaBuggaBoutique · 02-11-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lina81

Is that the same brand mentioned by the poster above you?

yes

lina81 · 02-11-2013, 08:46 AM

Also, does it matter whether it is braided or knit?

The Fancy Pansy · 02-11-2013, 08:51 AM

3/8" polybraid is what you're looking for.

The Fancy Pansy · 02-11-2013, 08:51 AM

Yes, Heather and I have taken to stalking each other all over DS saying

foggierbard9 · 02-11-2013, 09:26 AM

I want to note that I tried a different elastic(3/8" swimwear elastic from Joanns) and not 6 months later the diapers have lost ALL their stretch, completely useless. It was on clearance, I should have known.

02-10-2013, 07:57 PM	#1
lina81 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 350 Ratings: 53 Feedback: 100%	Best elastic for homemade diapers? I hope this is the right place for this question... I recently bought some homemade newborn diapers made from prefolds, with just elastic and a knit fabric on the outside added. They look pretty much like the GMD workhorse diapers. This is my first time buying this kind of diaper, and I have to say the simplicity of it appeals to me. Now, I cannot sew and do not own a sewing machine, but I showed them to my MIL, who is a wonder with any and all kinds of sewing. As I thought she might, she offered to make me some more of the same, and it appears that I am about to enter the world of diaper-making I want to supply her with the materials, and while prefolds and fabric are easy, I am not sure about the elastic. I want them to be good quality and stand up to lots of washing, of course, and what I am wondering is what is the best kind of elastic to buy? Will something from JoAnn's do, or do I need to purchase something online? Those of you with diaper-making experience, what brand(s) do you recommend?

02-10-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
Terra76 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cow Town, Texas Posts: 5,075 Ratings: 247 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best elastic for homemade diapers? I have found the inexpensive elastic you find at walmart to be the most durable. I have tried many other elastics only to have them fail. __________________ Terra , Wife to Eric and Mom to V 2-04 , E 10-08 , L 6-10 and Lucas 10-08-12

02-10-2013, 09:13 PM	#3
The Fancy Pansy Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 10,439 Ratings: 132 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best elastic for homemade diapers? The best, most reliable brand would be Stretch-rite (which Walmart used to carry, but mine doesn't anymore). __________________ Krista , wife to Bobby, mom to Rosie (4 1/2), and Ellie (2 1/2) and Olivia ( <1/2) CLOSED FOR BABYMOON

02-11-2013, 08:00 AM	#4
BuggaBuggaBoutique Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 14,145 Ratings: 219 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Best elastic for homemade diapers? 3/8" stretchite elastic __________________ Making Cloth Diapers For Your Little Bug Since 2005 Momma to 4 girls and one boy! Smoke Free, Pet Free Home!

02-11-2013, 08:46 AM	#7
lina81 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 350 Ratings: 53 Feedback: 100%	Re: Best elastic for homemade diapers? Also, does it matter whether it is braided or knit?