Friday, July 17

Important note about Flannel

Flannel or Flannelette [depending on which part of the earth you live in] is a wonderful warm, soft fabric. I'm using it to make nappies [diapers] for my baby and have 2 different sources. The first is old worn sheets. Being worn, it is not as thick as the new stuff, but does the trick even if you have to add another layer.

The 2nd source, is of course new flannel. A word to the wise, it shrinks A LOT!!! Always wash it before you use it, and if in doubt, wash again. Also, buy more than you think you will need to finish your project. Like I said, it shrinks a LOT, so the 2.5 metres you think you need may become 2.30 metres and completely wreck your plans.

Happy sewing.
from at 4:21 PM

3 opinions:

  1. It has just occurred to me that I could use old "flannies" [flannelette shirts to the un-bogan] to make these nappies. LOL. I'm not sure if I WANT my kid to be so bogan at such a young age though...

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  2. Wow! Your baby counter says you're down to 47 days to go. Under 50??? That's getting close! Can't wait to see the little human...even if only in a photo!

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  3. hope its lovely and striped like dads shirts :p

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