PUL alternatives?

[MittensKittens]

Sorry if I am bombarding you guys with new threads about diaper making . PUL is pretty expensive, and I am wondering what the alternative options are. I won't be using wool covers as I don't know how to knit but I have seen other waterproof like fabric around, like the stuff used for table cloths and raincoats. This is not generally machine washable though, probably making it a bad idea. I've heard that some moms actually use shower curtains. Any suggestions for lasting, suitable fabrics would be great.

[fek&fuzz]

Buy old wool sweaters at the thrift store and turn into covers. Past threads here will show you how.

Fleece can be used as a cover.

Other plastics will be less flexible and not breathable. A yard of PUL will go a long way.

[70toes]

I don't know of any other fabric to use that costs less than PUL. I've searched around a lot, too. E-bay has some white for $7.oo a yard, but that is the cheapest I've found.
I don't know how to knit either, but I make wool covers from old sweaters. It works great! Here's some instructions:

http://lifesimplified-charlene.blogs...to-diaper.html

[rachelsmama]

Originally Posted by fek&fuzz

Buy old wool sweaters at the thrift store and turn into covers. Past threads here will show you how.

Fleece can be used as a cover.

Other plastics will be less flexible and not breathable. A yard of PUL will go a long way.

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I use fleece for the outside of my AIO's and it works great! I hate that polyester c%^%p for all other applications, but love it for diapers.

I also love making wool longies out of the sleeves of old sweaters because then I don't have to deal with separate pants and diaper cover.

[MittensKittens]

Thanks - stupidly it hadn't occurred to me to look on eBay for PUL! Are the wool covers water resistant enough? Turning an old sweater into one seems easy enough.

[70toes]

I treat my sweaters with some left over nipple cream from nursing. It's called lanolizing and it makes the sweaters even more water resistant, although wool is amazing and resistant to some water anyway. I've heard other mamas say after treating their covers with lanolin, they've had LO sit in bowls of water and the diaper underneath was still dry. You can buy lanolin in liquid or solid form on-line, but I find it more convenient to use what I already had lying around.

[70toes]

Oh, and here's another place that sells white PUL for $6.95.

http://wahmsupply.com/shop/index.php...ndex&cPath=1_6

[MittensKittens]

Originally Posted by 70toes

I treat my sweaters with some left over nipple cream from nursing. It's called lanolizing and it makes the sweaters even more water resistant, although wool is amazing and resistant to some water anyway. I've heard other mamas say after treating their covers with lanolin, they've had LO sit in bowls of water and the diaper underneath was still dry. You can buy lanolin in liquid or solid form on-line, but I find it more convenient to use what I already had lying around.

I'll give that a go - sounds wonderful. I do think the wool covers don't look anywhere near as cute as the PUL ones, but hey, you can't have everything!

[MittensKittens]

By the way, I did buy some "tablecloth material" and will sew covers with them today. I am sure that is not breathable, but since I've already got it I will try it out anyway.

[skybluepink02]

I'd get some plain white PUL or 6.95. You can generally get 6-10 diapers out of a yard of PUL, depending on the pattern and size you are making. If you trace the diapers top to tail, you can use almost every scrap o PUL to get a lot out of your money. Let me know if this doesn't make sense and I can send pictures to show what I mean. In the long run, I think you'll be a lot happier with PUL. There's no special washing routines, it looks great and really, it adds less than a dollar to the cost of a diaper.

[Dahlea]

shower curtains and the like won't hold up to frequent washing/drying so it's imo, a waste of your time to use those materials. pul is worth the investment-try a yahoo coop like kidsinthegarden

[dotking]

Yeah, I love wahm supply! They always give me a free upgrade on my shipping and they are so fast and friendly. i think they are family run...I love that.
I use fleece for outers too...you can get some cute prints and they are just simply adorable!

[jgmziii]

Does anyone know if you can lanolize (sp?) fleece if so how is it done? Can anyone tell me if you need a cover for a fitted diaper?

[Dahlea]

Originally Posted by jgmziii

Does anyone know if you can lanolize (sp?) fleece if so how is it done? Can anyone tell me if you need a cover for a fitted diaper?

no and yes

[jgmziii]

can someone please explaine the yes and no answer

[TheGirls]

No, you can't lanolize fleece. The lanolizing is only for wool.

Yes, you need a cover for a fitted diaper. The only diapers that don't need covers are all-in-ones and pocket diapers.

[MiksMom]

Here is a yahoo group that I came across that co-op's diaper making supplies. I haven't ordered from them yet, but the prices are great!!!

2 ml PUL closing soon - $5.05 a yard or less, depending on total qty group orders!!!!
OBV - $6.50 a yard

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/colormeflannel/

[MittensKittens]

Originally Posted by MiksMom

Here is a yahoo group that I came across that co-op's diaper making supplies. I haven't ordered from them yet, but the prices are great!!!

2 ml PUL closing soon - $5.05 a yard or less, depending on total qty group orders!!!!
OBV - $6.50 a yard

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/colormeflannel/

Looks great - might give it a try. In the meantime I bought waaaay too much PUL for lots of $$. The designs I found are just too cute. Diaper making is addictive!

[MeadowAndColtsMama]

OK. My 2 cents is... I've been cloth diping for a month now. I used some old waterproof crib pads for covers, the fuzzy side is the outer, inner is plasticy. I used a link from on here for sewing instructions. One is bound in fold over elastic, the other 2 I found fleece bias tape at Walmart and just sewed in the elastic where I wanted it. Then used the bias tape to bind. They are BULLETPROOF! And totally soft on baby. I recommend looking for crib pads at a thrift store, mine were just hand me downs from a friend. Or check a kids consignment shop maybe. These covers are working way better than my Blueberry AIO's. Or the other PUL ones I have. Or Bummi's whisper wrap.