Diaper Sewing_: Thrift Store Wool Soaker
Thanks to Sue Ellen for this Frugal Baby Tip!

I just wanted to share with you gals what I made for my daughter for
her birthday. I bought the Snap Happy Diaper Cover pattern ages ago
and made a couple of covers out of it. I didn't like it because the
cotton bias tape binding wicked something awful. The pattern got
tucked away until I tried my first wool Nikky and thus came
the "idea."

I went to the thrift store and picked up a really cute 100% wool
skirt in a nice neutral plaid for a couple of dollars. I used the
pattern and cut two layers of the wool skirt. Instead of putting a
binding, I just zigzagged around the whole thing sandwiching the
elastic inside. I added snaps on one cover and Velcro on the other
and she had two really cute covers for an unbelievable price!!
Walmart had super wide Velcro and we used that for the Velcro cover.

I haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure you could make the Alexis snap
style or pull on style pants from the skirt as well. I would either
take apart an old pair or trace around one for a pattern.

Happy sewing ... I know that I'm going back to the thrift store
REALLY soon!!

Happily addicted to wool!

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