Well its been awhile :)

Hello all,

I have decided to start blogging again as its nearly been a year since I did it last. I have come along way since my last blog. Since my last blog I have accomplished the following things:

I have nearly finished my pattern of a OSFM (one size fits most) Nappy - which will now be a pocket nappy. It may have to be from 4kgs and up though but still working on snap placement for the rise (if I need them) and also the booster system. I was an AI2 but I have decided that it will be better to be a pocket nappy so people can really have a true personal adjustment to suit their bub.

I sell many things now (both on facebook and at my store located at MiniCUTEture). That range from Nappy Covers from the Artistry Creates pattern. I do not sell the Dipes and Doublers as they did not seem to work in this market but instead sell prefolds. I sell AI2's from the Daribums pattern. I sell nursing covers, nappy free time mats, breast pads, blankies, and wipes ...

I also sell a couple items at wholesale rates if bought in bulk from online stores.

Also, I attend many markets too so really I have come along way and I am quite proud.

I also have Nappy Parties too (like Tupperware parties but with cloth nappies). The hostest gets discounts too!

It used to take me 8 hours to make a nappy from start to scratch but now it takes me 1 and a half hours. I guess practice does pay off! I also had help from sewing classes, TAFE, and friends.


I will start to link some pictures soon and change to my new logo :)

Also, when Nifty Naps on facebook reach 600 fans there will be a giveaway! I will post details soon :)

Thank you for following me on my journey.
Susan

My new sewing area - finally now I can get my groove on

This is a corner of my front room. Before I had Mitchell this is where the dining table sat and the other corners used to have a lounge with a coffe table and a lazyboy and a cheese board etc. All with very hard wood with corners so we got rid of it so that Mitchell would not hurt himself. Right now the other part of the room has a bunch of stuff that I want to sell on Ebay eventually and then I can use the money to buy me a cutting table. Eventually the whole room will be mine. I will make sure it will be mine. The best part about this room is that Mitchell cannot get into it. I have a baby gate to the entryway. So now I do not need to stress about dropped pins and needles.

I am now selling Dipes and Doublers from the ArtistryCreates pattern!!

Woohoo,
I am so excited. I am now selling Dipes and Doublers from the ArtistryCreates pattern. I tried so hard to make it a OSFM that can be used for day and night but it just did not work in terms of drying time. So I made a Daytime Dipe and Doubler set and I am thinking about making a Night-time Dipe and doubler set. I also had a brainwave with my own design so stay tuned.....

I am now selling Covers!! Woohoo

Hi all,

If you havent already become a 'liker' of my facebook page as thats where I will be updating everyone on everything when it comes to selling items. I use the blog to really track my thought and show off all sewing projects.

I am now selling covers from the ArtistryCreates pattern. All details are on my facebook page. I am now thinking that I need a proper website and may need to enlist the help of my sister. Woohoo I cannot wait.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nifty-Naps/112061058809973

Regards
Susan

I have been neglecting my blog!!

I have a few entries tonight as I have not been on here for a long time. Today I woke up at 6am (when my husband got up for work) and I couldnt sleep. I had an urge....

A very strong urge to sew a cloth nappy on my overlocker. I did not want to make a fitted I wanted to make and All in 2. Basically a nappy that can seperate in two parts for ease of drying. Well here it is. Also I did not do the embroidery, the minky nappy cut came from Miss E. Thank you very much hun....mwah xxx

 

The other day I was thinking I wish I could overlock a AI2 (All in 2 nappy) and went on a hunt for tutes on the internet and the only way you can do the elastic is a sewing it blind. I could not find any other way. I had a nappy pattern here called the Little Comets Tail. At 6am I was in no mood to trace the actual nappy template from the pattern so I used the large cover template from the Artistry creates pattern as I use this often. It was very similar to the side snap of the Little Comets Tail so I then traced the snaps and elastic etc onto the minky etc (you may see the washable blue pen in the pictures). I then just followed the Little Comets Tail instructions to overlock my nappy. I did not use the pattern for the trifold. I just made a trifold as I have had made a few already to replinish my stash. It took about 4 hours. My first ever nappy from start to finish took about 8 hours and it was only a pocket without the insert. So pretty happy with the amount of time it took me. Usually I do a production line up, I cut a heap of nappy cuts, then cut the nappies, then sew then etc so I usuallyy make several at the same time which is quicker but I was on a mission to make a completed nappy today. Please note this is only for personal use only. I will not sell this if you are wondering why I changed the patterns willy nilly. It was more about making a nappy by overlocking.

Also, I need to practice my overlocking as it was a bit funny in places. I am having lessons soon :)

The inner is black microfleece I forgot to take a pic :) 

More Tester Dipes, Doublers and Covers

For Miss E, Miss J and Miss T

One more for Miss N