What a nice thing to do for a friend!
I have used the Wee Weka patterns on the Nappy Network and found them excellent. I second that recommendation.
Here's a list of links to all sorts of free patterns (I have highlighted in BOLD the ones I have used an recommend):
FREE PRINTABLE DIAPER PATTERNS:
www.geocities.com/rew4birth/index.html
* Fitted & AIO printable pattern pieces
www.geocities.com/myfreediaperpattern/
* One Size printable pattern
www.ottobredesign.com/en/print/pdf/vaippa_en.pdf
* Two Size printable diaper pattern
http://goodnessgracious.welcome.to/
* Grace has two free patterns, one for a preemie/doll pattern and another for some pocket style training pants.
http://www.geocities.com/meghanwyant/
* New website with free patterns for diapers, covers, and crochet soakers
(shorties and longies). More patterns for baby shoes and other items too.
http://www.thenappynetwork.org.nz/diy.php
* Lots of free diaper patterns available in printable PDF format.
http://www.sweetandviciousdesigns.co...apatterns.html
* Free pdf printable diaper cover pattern.
http://easterbunz.com/trainers.php
* Free pdf printable training pants pattern.
FREE DIAPER SEWING INSTRUCTIONS:
www.fernandfaerie.com/frugaldiapering.html
* Awesome resource for making prefolds, fitteds, flatfolds, wool wraps, knitted soakers, and all the cool diapering accessories
www.diapersewing.com/
* Debi's infamous website with instructions to make AIOs, fitteds, covers, prefolds, prefold to a fitted, mama pads, and a pocket HB diaper
www.sewdiapers.com
* Instructions for different variations you can make with the Very Baby patterns (instructions can work with other patterns too)
http://www.geocities.com/mytafadhali...gTutorials.htm
* Lots of tutorials to make fitteds, AIOs, wraps, & more.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/mothers...ds/mypatt.html
* Instructions to make prefolds, wool cover from a sweater, knit or crochet wool soaker, doublers, and fleece liners
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/O...sewfleece.html
* Instructions to make a pull on style fleece cover (you could subsitute wool)
http://www.mama2mama.org/contours.html
* Instructions to make a contour diaper from a prefold
http://www.poopockets.com/mfym/pocket/ppp.htm
* Instructions to make a pocket diaper from the PooPockets pattern
http://diaperpages.com/pockets.php
* Innovative instructions to make a fleece pocket envelope to turn a prefold into a stay dry pocket diaper!
http://diaperpages.com/trimming_pf.php
* Prefolds too long? Here's how to trim them without losing absorbency.
http://www.geocities.com/gabrielbaby1/fuzzibunz.html
* Instructions to make a Fuzzi Bunz style pocket diaper
http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/inde...y/gussets.html
* A tutorial that teaches you how to make leg gussets.
http://www.livejournal.com/talkread....&itemid=198548
* How to make a cloth diaper on the cheap.
http://www.lds.org/ldsfoundation/wel...35-1-9,00.html
* Scroll down to "Newborn Kits" and click on "diapers". A pop up window will come up with pdf files for different patterns. There are instructions for "custom diapers" that look like shaped diapers, and also instructions for prefolds.
http://www.bumwrapdiapers.com/pages/pattern.php
* Free instructions to make a butt sweater with long legs.
http://clothdiapers.bravehost.com/Di...tructions.html
* Free instructions to sew a t-shaped cloth diaper that closes with a Snappi or Nappi Nippa.
http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=351652http://www.ottobredesign.com/en/prin...r_cover_en.pdf
And here's a list of where you can buy patterns:
DIAPER PATTERNS FOR PURCHASE:
www.newconceptions.com
* PooPockets One Size Diaper Pattern - serge or turn and topstitch
* Tiny PooPockets Supplement - serge or turn and topstitch
* Side Snapping PooPockets Multi-Sized Pattern - serge or turn and topstitch
* Diaper Covers Deluxe - bind, no serger needed
* Bed Wetter Pants Pattern - serge or turn and topstitch
* Training Pants Pattern - serge or turn and topstitch
New Conceptions patterns also available at
www.diapershop.com and
www.sewshoppe.comwww.diapershop.com
* Very Basic All in One Pattern - no serger needed
* Very Baby Diaper Pattern - serge or turn and topstitch
* Very Baby Snug Wrap Diaper Cover Pattern - bind, no serger needed
* Very Baby Side Snap Cover Pattern - bind, no serger needed
* New Conceptions diaper and cover patterns
* Better Baby Diaper Pattern
www.sewshoppe.com
* Cuddlebuns One Size Diaper Pattern - serge or bind
* Honeyboy All in One Pattern - no serger needed
* Poochies Diaper Pattern - serge, bind, or turn and topstitch
* Poochies Diaper Cover Pattern - bind, no serger needed
* New Conceptions diaper and cover patterns
www.fernandfaerie.com
* Recycle Diaper Pattern - bind, no serger needed
* Recycle Bum Fuzzy Pattern - no serger needed
* Training Pants Pattern - no serger needed
www.darlingdiapers.com
* Sew Darling Potty Pants Pattern - no serger needed
* Sew Darling Pocket Fitted Pattern - no serger needed
* Sew Darling AIO pattern coming soon - no serger needed
www.goodnessgracious.welcome.to/
* Goodness Gracious Cloth Diaper Pattern - Serge, bind, or turn and topstitch
www.elizabethlee.com
* Better Baby Diaper Pattern - Serger or sewing machine with zig zag, turning and topstiching is easy, but no directions included in pattern.
The Better Baby Diaper Pattern is also available at
www.diapershop.comwww.geocities.com/cyndiegran/diapertext2.html
* Multi-sized diaper pattern
www.kwiksew.com/Patterns/P2051_2100/2062.cfm
* All in One and Regular Diaper Patterns - turn and topstitch
http://www.sewbaby.com/big/diapers_/...erpattern.html
* Pattern for cloth diaper covers with gussets. I think the pattern suggests regular bias tape to bind which would wick terribly, so if you use this, subsitute strips of PUL or microfleece or use FOE to bind with.
http://www.wonderbabydesigns.com/
* Poquito Pants pattern - for EC (elimination communication) underpants. These work wonderfully for swim diapers and training pants too.
http://www.ottobredesign.com/lehdet_...frameyla.html#
* Ottobre has a new fitted diaper pattern featured in one of their magazines. If that link doesn't work, go here:
www.ottobredesign.com and click on the 3/2005 magazine issue. You need to order that issue for the diaper pattern and instructions.
http://www.sweetandviciousdesigns.co...apatterns.html
* Diaper cover pattern, Swim Diaper pattern, All in One pattern available for purchase.
http://www.chloetoesboutique.com/sto...p?Cat=Patterns
* Diaper pattern for purchase, looks like you can make covers and AIOs from it as well.
www.CelticClothsWholesale.com
* Fitted & AIO printable pattern, no serger required
And here's some links to where you can buy supplies:
DIAPER MAKING SUPPLIES
Specialized online stores specifically for diaper making:
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www.diapershop.com - (most all diaper making fabrics, notions, snap presses, snaps, and lots of diaper patterns)
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www.sewshoppe.com - (most all diaper making fabrics, notions, metal snaps, and lots of diaper patterns)
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www.acutabovefabrics.com - (diaper sized cuts of diaper fabric)
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www.diapercuts.com - (snap setting, diaper sized cuts, fabric by the yard, patterns)
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www.jennsdiapers.com/PUL.htm - (PUL cuts)
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www.CelticClothsWholesale.com - (PUL yardage and cuts, hemp, organics, bamboo, pattern, some notions)
Other online stores that often have a good selection of fabrics that can be used in diaper making:
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www.fabric.com - (MM fleeces, sometimes suitable wools, knit prints, fun wovens)
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www.denverfabrics.com - (MM fleeces, sometimes suitable wools, fun wovens)
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www.sewzannesfabrics.com - (MM fleeces, velour, PRR knits, lots of diaper stuff)
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www.yardbyyardfabricsandcrafts.com - (wovens and flannels)
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www.kidsfabrics.com - (flannels and wovens)
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www.maldenmillsstore.com - (MM fleece of course. Check out their remnant sales and full roll orders)
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www.tonitex.com - (popular microfleece, easier to get and less expensive than MM)
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www.hempfabricshop.com - (hemp knits & wovens)
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www.organiccottonplus.com - (organic cotton fabric)
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www.pmorganics.com - (organic cottons, wools, and knits)
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http://www.greentextile.com - (cottons and organic cottons)
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www.nearseanaturals.com - (organic cottons, knits)
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www.fashionfabricsclub.com - (sometimes suitable wools, print wovens)
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www.reprodepotfabrics.com/ - (fun retro wovens and flannels, sometimes they'll have knit prints too)
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www.zoodads.com - (lots of knit prints, some MM, some diaper making stuff)
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www.kidsonlyfabrics.com - (knit prints)
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www.honeyforkfabrics.com - (knits and wovens)
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www.wazoodle.com - (has a diaper making section, read this before getting confused about their Procare vs PUL options.)
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http://www.jandofabrics.com - (lots of cool prints, great retro section!)
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www.virginiaquilter.com - (great prints, Michael Miller & other great name brands)
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www.gloriouscolor.com - (more unique prints, terrific wovens)
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http://www.sewbaby.com/diapers.html - (they carry a cover pattern, the Kwik Sew diaper pattern, Ultrex, snaps, and what looks like foldover elastic.)
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http://www.craftconn.com/Main.asp?Task=Custom&Step=Home - Unique prints.
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www.hemptraders.com - hemp knits
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www.bamboofabricstore.com - bamboo fabrics
Snap Presses and Snaps:
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www.diapershop.com
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www.make-it-snappy.com
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www.thesnapstore.com
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www.daveyfabrics.com (Canada)
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www.snap-happy.net (Canada)
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www.snapsource.com - the BEST metal snaps and a hand held snap setter that is less expensive than the above professional presses.
Snap Service Lists (ladies who will put snaps on your diapers for you):
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www.diapershop.com/snapservice.htm
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http://home.att.net/~tjatsdehart/Snapservice.html
Hope that helps!!!
one of my oldest friends, someone who helped me take care of my own children when they were tiny and she was still in her early 20s, is pregnant with her first 
to do this for your friend!
