Cloth Diapers for Orphanages
18" x 45" (diapers) or 4" x 18" flannel scraps (absorbent inserts)
These diapers will likely dry on a clothesline sometimes in a very moist climate, so they are kept thin for that reason. The inserts are to add absorbency without adding bulk to the diaper itself.
**If you would like to donate diaper pins or rubber pants, they would be appreciated.**
Note: Pre-wash all fabric in hot water and dry on high heat to shrink before sewing.
Instructions for Pre-folded diapers
1. Cut two pieces of flannel or birdseye fabric that are 17 x 17 inches
2. Fold each piece in half lengthwise.
3. Overlap raw edges by four inches and pin in place along raw edges. This creates a center with four layers and folded sides with two layers. The finished diaper is 13” wide and 17” long.
4. Zig-zag *or serge raw edges through all layers of fabric on either side of the center where you have pinned it.
5. Zig-zag or serge the folded edges of the diaper.
6. Zig-zag or serge raw edges at the top and bottom of the diaper.
If you are using smaller scraps of fabric this diaper may be made with four pieces of 9 ½ “ x 17” fabric. You will just end up with raw edges on the diaper instead of folded edges.
Instructions for Diaper insert
Cut three layers of fabric 12 x 4 inches. Zig-zag or serge around all raw edges.
*If you are using a zig-zag stitch on a regular sewing machine, your stitches must be wide and very close together.
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