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How To Wash Cloth Diapers

February 1, 2012
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How To Wash Cloth Diapers

Pin it     There are about as many cloth diaper washing routines out there as there are diapering options.  So, I will tell you the two most popular methods and you can try them both to see what works best for you and your baby. If you are interested in sewing your own...

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Cloth Diaper How To: Front Opening Pocket

February 1, 2012
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Cloth Diaper How To: Front Opening Pocket

Pin it     This is a very easy way to make a great pocket diaper. This tutorial shows an All-In-One pocket being sewn. To make a fitted diaper pocket you will follow the same instructions except you will have absorbent fabric in place of the PUL. I use the cloth diaper pattern available...

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Cloth Diaper How To: Butterfly Soaker

February 1, 2012
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Cloth Diaper How To: Butterfly Soaker

Pin it   Easy Butterfly Soakers This is a very easy way to make a very absorbent diaper. I use the cloth diaper pattern available at Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy.     Finish the edges of the trifold soaker first (zigzag, serge, or turn & topstitch). Then fold it into thirds. You may...

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How To Paint PUL for Cloth Diapers & Covers

January 31, 2012
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How To Paint PUL for Cloth Diapers & Covers

Pin it Painting PUL is a fun & easy way to embellish cloth diapers, diaper covers, and wet bags.  I use the cloth diaper & diaper cover patterns from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. The Basics Wash and dry the PUL cut before painting to remove any sizing left from the manufacturing process. Skipping...

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Knitting Tutorials: Increase & Decrease

January 28, 2012
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Knitting Tutorials: Increase & Decrease

Pin it     Check out my my Youtube channel for more video tutorials in knitting, crochet, and sewing.     Increases in knitting. I show KFB (knit front & back), which is the increase I use when working the gusset portion of the Butt Knits longies & shorties patterns. I also show how...

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Knitting Tutorials: How To Cast On

January 28, 2012
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Knitting Tutorials: How To Cast On

Pin it   I managed a little bit of quiet time here at the micro-farm and have added a few new video tutorials to my Youtube channel.       The long tail cast on is probably the most common cast on method in knitting. It is the cast on method I use for...

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Home Dyed Wool Yarn

June 4, 2010
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Home Dyed Wool Yarn

Pin itEvery now and then the desire to dye wool yarn hits me. So far I have not invested in professional dyes. I use food coloring and/or unsweetened drink mix (ie: Kool-Aid). This time I used 5 packets of Kool-Aid pink lemonade and 2 packets of cherry flavor. I dyed a hank of Knit...

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How I sew cloth diapers

April 1, 2010
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How I sew cloth diapers

Pin it I just finished sewing up a few new cloth diapers for my daughter. They are quick & easy to make when you use the following tips… I use the pattern from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. Add a cute cotton flannel print to give your diapers a little extra personality. 1 1/2...

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Crochet How To: Magic Loop

January 9, 2010
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Crochet How To: Magic Loop

Pin itI used to be a little bit intimidated by the magic loop. I looked at several pictorial tutorials and tried it out but I often just felt frustrated. As a result I developed my own little tricks for getting it to work for me. Here’s how I do it. After working 1-2 rounds...

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How To Sew Elastic In Cloth Diapers

January 7, 2010
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Pin itHere are two videos about how to sew elastic into cloth diapers. I use the pattern available at Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. The first video is me sewing an all-in-one cloth diaper. This same method is used for sewing all-in-ones and fitted diapers that are turned and topstitched. In this video I...

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