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Reusable Nappy Week Australia: The home of Reusable Nappy Week, for cloth nappy advocacy in Australia. Think outside the square!
The Nappy Network New Zealand: For all the NZ cloth nappy information you need. Forums, DIY patterns and information, and stockists. Real Nappy Week NZ runs from 11th - 18th March 2007. Nappucinos and events will be held all around the country, check back soon to find out what will be happening in your area!
Modern Nappies: Information, advocacy, and links. Includes an information brochure for downloading and redistribution.
All About Nappies : Australian-based information site for cloth users, aimed particularly at beginners. Includes links to other Australian cloth sites (information and sales sites). Some information out of date but a great summary/introduction.
Folding Prefolds, from Earth Baby
Folding prefolds - the "jelly roll" method
***NEW*** Video guide to cloth nappies from "Healthy Diapers": Great set of introductory and explanatory videos on cloth nappies. How does it all work? What are bleached and unbleached prefolds? How do you put on a prefold with a Snappi? How about just laying a prefold into a wrap? What do you do with a used nappy? Also covers velcro wrap-style nappy covers, pull-up woollen soakers, velcro or snap fitted nappies, all-in-one nappies, pocket nappies and inserts, doublers (boosters) - lay-in and snap-in, flushable liners, swim nappies. [Note: nappy services in Australia use flat square nappies, not prefolds.]
Folding a prefold - Bikini Twist - Video
Video prefold information - Information on four types of prefold, and what they look like before and after your pre-wash
More prefold folding diagrams from Dy-dee: Angel Wing, Navel Defense, Bikini Twist
Folding a prefold: includes hints and video from Tinytots.
The Nappy Lady - 14 ways to fold terry flat nappies. Includes the Jo Fold, Lindsey'd Newborn Fold, Ro Fold, Bat Fold (also known as Butterfly or Chinese), Poo Catcher, Pad Fold, Neat Fold, Triangle Fold, Maria's Fold, V Fold, Corners Fold, Gaynor's Fold, and Kite Fold.
More flat folds. Includes the Cone Fold, Front 'n' Back, Corners, Parallel, Kite, Night Kite, Triangle, Origami, V, and Twist.
No-pins flanny fold: Pinless newborn fold for flannelette flats.
Video: stuffing a pocket nappy - Stuffing and using a Fuzzibunz pocket nappy.
Video: a one-size pocket nappy - How to use a Bumgenius one-size pocket nappy.
Videos: Adjusting Motherease nappies: Adjusting a Motherease snap one-size nappy to fit a newborn, a baby and a toddler.
Noonee Wilga: Elimination Communication: Getting started with elimination communication, including info on appropriate clothing and easy pottying.
Tribal Baby: Nappy Free Baby Heaps of practical information on elimination communication.
Oz Nappy Free Forum: Discussion forum for those interested in elimination communication Down Under.
Reviews Wanted! We would love to put up more user reviews of these free pattens! You don't need to be an experienced sew-er to submit a review, and any length is fine - any brief note or detailed point-by-point review would be great. Email us.
PLEASE NOTE that these patterns are for personal use, not for re-sale, unless specified by the author of the pattern.
Mama Bird: free pattern for fitted or all in one
Ottobre pattern: needs sizing down, it's huge!
DIY at the Nappy Network NZ: Patterns including the Wee Weka patterns. Step by step photos instructions on sewing your own fitteds, pockets, pocket nappies with gussets, and training pants. Free for home use (not for resale).
Cyndigran's: How to develop your own fitted nappy pattern
Kristy's "Make Your Own" Gallery: tips on the Poopockets pattern, a doll nappy, wipes and more
Mayna's "How to Sew a Fitted Diaper": photo tutorial
Darling Diapers Newborn Fitted Pattern: free to use for either personal or re-sale.
Fast 'n' Friendly Fitteds: Basic patterns and photo instructions for a fitted nappy in three sizes. Can be adapted to a stuffable.
Lolly's Free Fitted Nappy Pattern (6-14kgs)
Frugal Nappy Pattern: simple T-shaped fitted nappy pattern, Snappiable. Frugal with fabric.
Meghan's "Freebees": fitted and cover
Snap Press Tutorial: Simple snap press how-to, with photos
How to Sew A Pocket Nappy: Simple pocket-nappy photo tutorial by Jodie from Nappies Covered
Rita's Rump Pocket: One-size flannel pocket fitted nappy
Fern and Faerie El Cheapo Prefolds: Brief photo tutorial on sewing a prefold from recycled fabric - like an old T-shirt. Also with info on making a stuffable prefold or a prefold with Snappi patches.
Stacey's NEFPUC Prototype pattern for a no-elastic fleece pull-up cover.
Miala free diaper cover pattern (hook and loop) and links to other free patterns
Back-fastening PUL pocket nappy : Detailed photo tutorial
DIY at the Nappy Network NZ: Patterns including the Wee Weka patterns. Step by step photos instructions on sewing your own fitteds, pockets, pocket nappies with gussets, and training pants. Free for home use (not for resale).
Diaper Sewing And More: nappy sewing tutorials. Includes how to sew a fitted nappy, contour nappy with elastic legs, fleece AIO with snap-in soaker, PUL cover with FOE (FoldOver Elastic), wool cover, fleece side snap cover, doubler, menstrual pad with wings.
Grace's Cloth Diapering Tips: includes links to a free preemie fitted nappy pattern (also suitable for a doll nappy), pocket-style training pants pattern, and some links and tips.
Sew Your Own Diapers: Instructions for sewing AIOs, fitteds, prefolds, pads and covers
Frugal Baby: Patterns for prefolds, mama pads, breast pads, doublers, liners...
Sew Diapers.com: Sewing all-in-ones, fitteds, covers and more.
Chloe Toes multi-size fitted/AIO/pocket diaper pattern with fold-over elastic (FOE)
How to repair shot elastic: photographic tutorial on how to replace the elastic in an serged (overlocked) nappy
Flat pants: (scroll down, it's at the bottom of the webpage): A quick and easy method of sewing pants from rectangular pieces of fabric, with room for a cloth nappy. Can be used to make fleece longies (flongies) for winter (doubled through the centre panel for extra water resistance). A little extra seam allowance and rise could be added for use over heavily boosted night nappies.
Woolveralls: Photo tutorial on sewing a woollen jumper into overalls. You can lanolise them and use them over a fitted nappy.
Recycled T-shirt pants: How to recycle a T-shirt into a pair of kids pants. Note - be sure to allow a seam allowance.
Click on the "Review" button to see review(s) by Ozclothnappies members. If you've tried one of these patterns and would like to submit a review, please email us.
Learn To Knit
Follow the links at the bottom of this webpage for diagrams on basic knitting techniques.
Knitting Help
This page is American, so sometimes their
patterns/wool/needle sizes are different. However, the video tutorials showing you how to
knit are still the same all over the globe, and are clear and easy to follow.
It has a basic beginners section, as well as an advanced techniques section.
Knitty
Knitty is a very informative site for those who already know the basics, and can know which search terms to use when looking for knitting information and more complicated techniques. Knitty has wonderful patterns, and is updated regularly.
Stitch Diva Studios
This site has nice big photos showing how to do the various stitches
and techniques, and has info on both knitting and crochet. The knitting
section includes various styles of casting on, increases and decreases, as
well as the basics of knitting and purling. The knitting
instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
Learn to Knit at Lion Brand Yarn
Instructions in all the basics of knitting, with diagrams. Casting on and off, basic stitches, gauge swatches, increases and decreases, dropped stitches, cable knitting, finishing techniques.
Knitty: Tools for the DIY Knitter: To Block or Not To Block
Articles explaining the ins and outs of "blocking" knitted garment pieces. Benefits, fibres, methods, and tools are all explained.
Basic Crochet Instructions
Simple crochet instructions, with diagrams.
Learn to Crochet
How to crochet, from the start. Stitches, turning your work, single/double/triple crochets, slip stitches, fastening off, seaming, joining and more.
Learn to Crochet: The Basics
Australia-specific crochet information from Crochet Australia. Information on crochet threads, crochet hooks, how to vary size and texture, conversion charts.
How to handpaint your own variegated yarn: Dyeing yarn with Food colouring.: A comprehensive, clearly-written, step-by-step photographic tutorial on the topic. It includes how to skein your yarn ready for dyeing. 3 handpainting methods are shown (hot pour, cold pour, and dip-dye), and food colouring is used for its non-toxicity. The handpainting methods could maybe also be used for other types of yarn dyes?
Dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid: This article is not as in-depth as the food colouring article, but it explains dyeing specific to using Kool-aid. I think the Kool-aid flavour to yarn colour photograph is useful for determining which packet to purchase for dyeing. This dyes up really bright solid colours.
Dyeing with icing dye: for more dyeing information, this time with icing dye. The method is for a single-colour yarn.
Agatha Bovini's hooks and needles
Triangle style done in cotton, could use wool instead
Warm Heart Woollies Plain Wrap
Wrap style knitted soaker, four sizes, Aplix or button front
Alice's Soaker
Free soaker pattern by Alice of Bluegum Babies
Aubrey Doodlepants Knitting Pattern
Knitted longies pattern
Blue-jean longies
Knitted blue-jeans longies, from Knitty
Fancy Pants
Soaker pattern with ribbed wetzone, from Free Vintage Knitting
Soaker Pantie
Simple triangle type soaker, from Free Vintage Knitting
Born to Love website
Many different patterns including the 'down under' cover - good place to start
Cargo Longies
Knitted cargo-pant longies, from Knitty
Ecoyarns
Wool soaker kits, with yarn and pattern. Many other yarns including organic cotton, wool, and alpaca, as well as soysilk and bamboo.
Fern and Faerie free pattern
A free pattern for both flat knitting and knitting in the round.
WoollyBabies Free Wool Soaker Shorts and Longies Pattern
Simple version of the WoollyBabies pattern
Soaker with matching jumper and cap
Basic soaker (and matching jumper/cap)
Jenny's soaker pattern
Very simple - knit 'pants style'
Knitting pattern Central
For free knitting and crochet patterns for almost anything that you could possibly need, and things you never imagined you might
Little Turtle Knits
patterns for sale - including wool longies and wraps
Mendi_Mama's knit in the round
The 'famous' msg #70 from the wool soaker group
Mothers helping hands
Instructions for one version of the knit or crochet soakers from The Frugal Baby Pattern
Ms. Crafty Galore of Punk Knitters
Pattern knit in the round
Ottobre Design wool soaker
Soaker pattern, two sizes, suitable for less experienced knitters. Includes wool cover information and care instructions.
Shannon Brousseau
Triangle style soaker with helpful hints
Tiny Birds Organics Wool Soaker and Tiny Birds Organics Wool Longies
Free large soaker pattern (knitted) with leg frills, and free longies pattern in all sizes. Include photo guides and a link to video of knitting basics.
Wool Soaker Pants Pattern
Pattern for knitted wool longies, with photos
Hannah's Longies
Pattern for knitted wool longies, knitted in the round, based around waist 46 cm. Several photos and tips in thread.
Baby Bell Bottoms
Elastic-waist longies with a slight flare and garter stitch cuff. Newborn to 6 months.
Wool Soaker Pattern
Shorties style wool soaker with ribbed leg and waist cuffs. Can be used to knit soakers to sell. Check the license with Clair Coult before use.
Curly Purly soaker pattern
a trim knitted in the round soaker that doesn't need a drawstring
Warm Heart Woolies Plain Wrap
Free pattern for a hook & loop knitted wrap in five sizes. (Also doll soakers.)
The Great Wool Soaker Parade
There are lots more links to wool patterns here! Soakers, shorties, longies, wraps, baby clothes, crochet, and bum jumpers.
Spring baby outfit
crochet "pants style'
Striped set
crochet 'pants style'
Tickle Turdle wrap
A pinnable crochet wrap pattern.
Meghan - Crochet Soaker Shorts or Longies
Yvonne's Crochet Longies Pattern
BTL "bum sweater" instructions
Diagrammatic instructions on sewing your own "bum sweater" from old wool jumpers, from Born To Love
Jumper Pants
Recycled 'longies'. Can also use same method with any piece of old jumper, doesn't have to be the sleeve.
Bum Wrap Diapers butt sweater longies
Very detailed instructions on making recycled bum jumper longies, with photos
Sewn wool 'bum jumper'
Triangle style with photos
How to make a "botty jumper"
Another triangle style bum jumper
Angel Blossom: Circular knitting needles, buttonhole elastic, stitch markers, longies and soaker kits, yarns.
Aus Co-Op: For Aussie fabric addicts who want to join together to get cheaper prices on fabrics and sewing supplies.
Autumn Threads/Thumbprint Behinds (Suzanne): Fleece, hemp french terry, Velcro HTH/Loop 2000, notions and accessories.
Baby Bear Co-op: An Australian group co-oping predominately fabrics, but also whatever else comes up.
Baby Delight: Fabrics (sherpa, bamboo, microfibre, minky, PUL, hemp, malden mills fleece, velour, flannelette, suedecloth); snaps, elastic (swimwear, sheet, FOE), hook & loop, nappy making kits.
Bamboo Fabric Store: Huge variety of bamboo fabrics: velour, terry, jersey, wovens, and various blends (with cotton and/or hemp).
Bee Green: Bamboo terry, microfleece, PUL, hemp/organic cotton terry, hemp/organic cotton fleece, wool/lycra interlock. The business is based on permaculture ethics and includes retail, education and community development. Based in the Blue Mountains at 17/26 Megalong Street, Katoomba, NSW.
Bubba Earth: Wholesale and retail Hemp fabrics, Bamboo fabrics, Organic Cotton, Wool, Microfibre, PUL, Touch Tape, Woolly Nylon, Foldover Elastic, Prefolds, Snap gear, Baby Slings, Patterns and LOTS more. Bubba Earth was established in Feb 2004 by mum of two, Gabrielle.
Bumblebee Nappies: Print and plain PUL, hemp terry, hemp fleece, microfibre, size tags, touch tape, elastic & FOE, microfleece, polar fleece.
Ecoyarns: Wool soaker kits, with yarn and pattern. Many other yarns including organic cotton, wool, and alpaca, as well as soysilk and bamboo.
Fairy Fabrics (Jill): Malden mills and Baum fleece, prints and plain, bamboo fleece, hemp fleece and velour, Burley knit terry, sherpa and procion dye kits.
Greenbeans (NZ): Hemp, PUL, microfibre, suedecloth, microfleece, lastin, FOE, snaps, hook & loop, labels, hire kits, sling rings and more.
Hemp Gallery: Variety of hemp fabrics including hemp/silk. (Note that many of the fabrics are not suitable for nappy sewing.) Also stocks Baby Beehinds.
Nappies Covered (Jodie) : Printed and plain PUL, polar fleece, hemp, Velcro & Touchtape.
Nappyworks: Patterns (Honeyboy, Cuddlebuns, Poochies), microfibre, sherpa, FOE & Lastin, Touchtape, wool flannel, microfleece, 200wt fleece, suedecloth, hemp fleece, hemp french terry.
Organic Wool: WOOLganic Knitters Yarn range spun from certified organic Australian Merino Wool.
Ozebaby: Comprehensive WAHM Mall, includes nappy sewing kits, fabrics, and patterns.
Rollicking Rascals: PUL, microfibre, hemp, and snap service.
Snaps Australia (Alex)(NSW): Snap presses, snaps (metal and polyacetal resin), die sets and bamboo fabric.
The WeeWuns: If you like to make and sew your own cloth nappies or baby carrying slings we also have sewing supplies like braided, knitted and buttonhole (maternity) elastic, soft and low linting Velcro brand hook & loop, threads and sew on size labels and aluminium sling rings.
listings of WAHPs and big brands; also download a cloth advocacy brochure for your local playgroup, mother's group, child health centre, antenatal class.
A new concept in online shopping - now you can see all your favourite online stores plus much more all on one website. There are nappies, covers, soakers and longies, toys, wraps, breastfeeding jewellery and pads, nappy sewing kits, fabrics, cloth mama pads, advocacy wear, clothing, slings, skin care and music plus new stock coming all the time.
Australian auction site for new and pre-loved nappies and baby gear - list your outgrown gear for sale or swap, and browse the auctions and stores.
Keep your ebay purchasing safe! With this you can check just the negative and neutral feedback left for or buy an ebay seller, without having to sift through all their pages of feedback.
The following stores are now closed:
Click here to email. Please include your full name, location, store name, store URL, and a listing of the items you offer. Reciprocal links are appreciated! You will find an Oz Cloth Nappies banner and minibanner here.
Please note that Oz Cloth Nappies maintains an on-topic links list policy, only including sites containing substantial and original information on cloth nappies or offering primarily sales of cloth nappies. Sites selling infant formula, violating the WHO Code on the marketing of breastmilk substitutes (with regards to formula, bottles, teats, baby food or any other product), selling products from companies who violate the WHO code, or promoting primarily single-use nappy products, will not be accepted under any circumstances.
This is a moderated listing, not an open one. Sites are listed primarily as a service for the benefit of ozclothnappies discussion group members who wish to buy from recommended sellers. Sites are considered for listing only after a period of time in business, and after substantial positive product and customer service reviews are noted on nappy forums and groups. All links are added at the complete discretion of our team and we reserve the right to refuse listing without entering into correspondence on the reason(s).
If you are looking for an open listing for your new store, you might try the large general parenting sites.
This links compilation copyright Lara Hopkins 2007.
