Turned and Topstitched AIO with Hidden PUL

[Courtney134]

I want to make a turned and topstitched AIO with a hidden layer of PUL. I know wicking can be a major issue with these types of diapers, so if I sew the diaper so that the fleece inner rolls out, should that help? I don't expect these to last a long time - even the normal PUL outer AIOs don't last long before leaking, but I don't want to change clothes every time I change a dipe.

I was confused as to whether I should also have the PUL roll out with the fleece, but that just totally made my head spin when I was trying to figure that out.

Thanks!!

Court
SAHM to Andrew (2) and Ben (1)

[ReneeC]

You can roll out the inner fleece (sew the leg ellastic to the seam allowance of the "inner" layer) and it will help. If it's a cotton outer, it will wick eventually, though. So I'd try rolling out the inner, but be careful that the absorbent layers inside are not attached to the fleece that's rolling out. If the absorbent layers roll out too, and the microfleece/absorbent layers get pressed against say, a Onesie, then you'll have wicking.

You might also try adding gussets, to try to keep wetness away from "the edges". There's a link to Jan Andrea's tutorial on that in the second sticky

[Courtney134]

Thank you!

I finished one last night, and it was a total pain to make. I just started sewing, and I've been learning as I go, so getting a turned diaper to look good is a challenge for me. I usually just serge fitteds, but I like the T&T'd look a little better for an AIO.

Anyway.. I have the inner fleece rolling out, and there are no absorbent layers in the body, but the soaker is internal and attached to the fleece. I'll find out in a little bit just how well it'll work.

Court =)
SAHM to Andrew (2) and Ben (1)

[Married2Dave]

You can also try treating the outside fabric with a waterproofing spray (like Nikwax or Scotchguard). It won't make it completely waterproof but it couldn't hurt, I wouldn't think. I have also heard that if you use a polyester outer fabric instead of cotton that will make the wicking much less likely. You might have a harder time finding cute prints, but I'm sure there's something out there!

[tulips117]

Hmmm, I've got plenty of PUL dipes that are AIO and I'm on my second baby with them, and none of them are leaking yet. I've heard that washing techniques really affect the longevity of the diapers.