Here's the link to the pinterest post I found:
http://itsourlongstory.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-cloth-training-pants.html?showComment=1328030266224#c6638174278670575212
In my area, I have to order the Gerber ones online; not available in store. I'm impatient. So I decided to make the same thing I found on Pinterest, but use size 2T panties instead! So here's my tutorial. It took about 30 minutes to make ie pair, and a total cost of about $2 per pair! Thats way cheaper than buying the gerber ones to start, because a 3 pack is at least $8!
Materials:
Toddler panties (I bought mine real cheap at dollar general)
Scissors (rotary cutter us better, but I don't have one)
Sewing machine
Flannel (I bought a yard, but it will make TONS!)
PUL (they have this at hobby lobby, it's about $15 a yard, I bought 1/4 yd, it only takes a little!)
The thick lined cloth diapers
Pins
Paper to make a pattern

Step 1:
Using the panties, trace their shape on paper to make a pattern.

Step 2:
Take a padded cloth diaper and cut it in half, width wise. I served the cuts to make sure they sealed well but you could use a zigzag stitch if you don't have a serger.

Step 3:
Using the pattern you made, cut the cloth diaper, 4 layers of flannel (you might want to use 2 or 3, depending in how thick you want it), and one layer of PUL to fit the panties. I also zigzagged the cloth diaper to seal the padding.
Step 4:
Turn the panties wrong side out. Pin the cloth diaper with 2 layers of flannel into the panties. I put the flannel against babies skin, thought it would feel better. Sew into place.

Step 5:
Turn panties right side out, pin 2 layers of flannel under the layer of PUL. Sew into place.
Step 6:
POTTY TRAIN! :)



Cute! Very inventive! Could you also put the material inside the panties? You could so sell these on etsy! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I wouldn't put the PUL inside the panties, becuase it is REALLY resistant, so they wouldn't obsorb at all. I was wanting something that would feel a little wet to her, but keep my furniture and carpet dry! ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, she wet hers right after I took that pic -and NOTHING leaked! I was so excited that I made another pair with only 2 layers of flannel instead of 4, and they worked just as well!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I've wondered how these would work with panties, and it looks like they do a wonderful job!
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