Thanks to Trudi for this Frugal Baby Tip!

I actually tried to make one of these diapers (
http://frugalbabytips.blogspot.com/2006/10/diapering-directions-for-altering.htm\
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)tonight, but ended up ripping the gusset part out as my machine won't
handle the number of layers (it's a very old machine). I decided that
since I'm partly ECing my son and he doesn't poop in his diaper, I
really don't need the fancy gusset (even tho it looks great!), so went
with a modified version allowing for fewer layers.

I basically did the back just like you described, made the little
envelope fold-over part in the front, but I only sewed up the sides of
the diagonal part and left the middle part open so I could stuff a
doubler in there, kind of like it's a diaper wrap. The side flaps go
over the doubler and provide extra layers where I need it most. I
tacked a 4-5" length of elastic on each end, about a couple of inches
from the front and the back of the diaper, lining it right up with the
sewing
line between the thicker middle section and the lighter outer strips.

Then I folded the prefold sides in (like I was going to Angel Fold it)
and sewed just outside the elastic to encase it. I did get some snap
tape today so I'll have to see what that does. Next one (or maybe this
one if I feel like ripping out), I'll make the folded down front part
a little shorter as this dipe was on the small side for my baby. Also,
I think I'll tack the elastic a little closer to the outside of the
diaper to make enough room for a doubler (don't want it to be too narrow).

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