New to Sewing, Making Diapers?

[Mindi22]

Ok, So I confess that up to this point, the most I've sewed is a hem and more than a few buttons. But, I'm interested in getting a sewing machine, and I'm also interested in making diapers when I do. Are there easy patterns to start with? Anyone have any suggestions to make diaper making easy?

Thanks!
Mindi

[DandK]

Id start by looking at the stickies for links to free patterns and go from there.

When I started I could barely sew and now I've gone past doing diapers and into making clothes and hair accessories. If I can do it so can you.

Good luck.

[Mindi22]

Thanks for the encouragement, DandK!

Does anyone have any informationabout what to look for in a sewing machine?

Thanks!
Mindi

[Juliamine]

I do know that you should NOT but a cheapie at say Costco, Walmart. The White and Brother brands are'nt the kind of machine to withstand years of use, or so I have been told by several different sewers. Keep your eye on the paper for a used machine if you cant afford the cost of a new one. There may even be a sewing machine shop in your area that sells new and used, thats how I got my serger. Good luck!

[DandK]

Ok I'm gonna disagree slightly. I had an older singer and I hated it had nothing but problems. I bought a Brother at walmart and I love it. I didn't get the cheapest model of course but it only cost us a little over a hundred and it has worked just great for everything I have tried to do. It's not a surger but I can live without a surger.