by Alecia | Feb 16, 2024 | Make Your Own, Sewing Tips
This topic is both incredibly simple to answer and ridiculously complicated. The simple answer is PUL. After all, you can buy it anywhere in any color and in a variety of prints. The ridiculously complicated part comes in if you’re interested in alternatives to...
by Alecia | Aug 21, 2023 | Make Your Own, Pattern Drafting
While front closure diapers do a really good job accommodating a variety of sizes, sometimes they’re not quite big enough. Since many of the larger sizes are harder to come by in cloth incontinence products, it can be challenging to find a product that’s going to...
by Alecia | Jul 14, 2023 | Make Your Own, Pattern Collections, Sewing Tutorials
A swim diaper is basically determined by the fabric used. Plus, having a trim, snug fit with minimal absorbency. You can use an existing adult cloth incontinence pattern to make a swim diaper and just modify it by using the appropriate materials. As long as the...
by Alecia | Jun 23, 2023 | Make Your Own, Pattern Drafting
Summertime is here and managing incontinence pool side can be challenging. A swim diaper’s main purpose is to contain fecal matter should it occur while swimming. This means that a snug fit is VERY important. However, they can still aid in preventing urinary...
by Alecia | Jun 9, 2023 | Make Your Own, Sewing Tips
This post may contain affiliate links. To see full disclosure and my philosophy regarding affiliates, click here. When sewing cloth incontinence garments from cloth diapers to leakproof underwear, elastic is an essential tool needed to create a well fitting and...
by Alecia | May 4, 2023 | Make Your Own, Sewing Tips
Next to the straight stitch, the zigzag stitch is one of the most common stitches used in sewing. It is a versatile stitch that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as finishing seams, sewing elastic applique, and decorative stitching. When it comes to sewing...