Perfect Training Panties

After working more with the WeeWeka Knickers pattern, I think I have made nearly perfect training panties for Sora. I took her input on what designs she'd like (S and elephant) and she loves them!

For a 2T, I cut 1/2" off all the sides and off the top of the back. I also cut the front about 3/4" in the middle and rounded out to nothing at the sides (like a J). The waist and legs are 2" ribbing, 9" for the legs and 14" for the waist. For the lining, I used 1 layer of microfiber (from an old cloth diaper). Just the right amount of absorbency. I stitched the microfiber to the lining fabric (zigzag stitch) and stitched the lining to the outside using the zigzag as well, which made a nice pattern to the panties.

Somebody stop me - I am apparently addicted to sewing panties! Yeah for potty training!

Training Pants

For Sora's birthday last month, she got some Gerber training pants from Target. I love them, but when I went online to get more, I couldn't find the girly prints! I'm not sure if they are being discontinued, but Target's online selection was very limited. Since we live so far from any store, I can't just run around town looking for them, and the three pairs we have might  not last until laundry time, so I decided to make my own.

I used the Wee Weka Pull-on Training Knickers pattern and then sized them down using the Gerber pants as a guide. I cut off 1/2" from both sides on the front and back and they seem to be the same size as the 2T Gerber pants now. I used terry cloth as an insert, but will definitely use microfiber for the next ones. And as much as I love the boy shorts look, I think I will be cutting the legs a little higher on the next pair.

Overall though, it's a great pantie and Sora happily wore them all morning (until she decided that nothing is better than being naked).

Link to the .pdf file of the pattern: Wee Weka Knickers

One-size Diaper Cover

One of the biggest adjustments I am making in my new midwestern life is the fact that I can't have anything I want at any time. I got very used to city living and being able to walk to the fabric store whenever I had a project that was missing something. Now I actually have to plan!

I finally finished my sneak peek from last weekend: a one-size diaper cover. I was missing a key ingredient - button hole elastic. Button hole elastic is my weakness. I think I can write an entire post about this elastic.

The diaper was super simple. I found my favorite pocket one-sized diaper, traced it onto water-proof PUL fabric and cut one cotton print to match. I sewed it together, turned it inside out, top stitched 1/2" around to create the elastic casing, added snaps to the front and sides, and voila!

To make the diapers adjustable, and therefore one size fits (most), I needed to get some 3/8" button hole elastic which I found on ebay. I did make one lame error in these diapers: next time, I need to sew the button holes before I sew the PUL fabric to the cute cotton fabric.

But who can say this isn't one of the cutest baby bottoms around?