Thursday, August 13, 2009

Mama Bird Diaper Patten

Years ago, when baby #3 was new, I developed a cloth diaper pattern that had all of the features of the fancy boutique diapers but could be sewn at home on a budget. Well, after putting all that work into I just couldn't keep it to myself and my in-real-life friends, could I? So, I put together a website hosted by Geocities in a free account and shared my pattern for all the internet to use. Between emails I've received personally and from lurking a bit on cloth diaper sewing forums, it seems I have blessed many a family by doing this. I am thankful for that.

However, it is time for a change. Ceocities is closing it's operation in October and my website will be gone. I have never made enough on the pattern to pay for even the most inexpensive website, and with Geocities I had constant bandwidth issues. In addition, since my family has moved beyond the need for diapers, I find myself feeling less inclined to spend time and effort maintaining the pattern site and answer questions about it for free.

So, as of today I will be offering my diaper pattern for sale for the cost of $2. I still want to keep my pattern very affordable and available to the public, but at this time in my life I need to make a tiny profit on it to keep myself motivated to offer the support I should be offering.

If you are interested in purchasing my unique diaper pattern, with detailed instructions including numerous photographs, please PayPal me $2 at robine_30@msn.com and I will email the pattern and instructions to you. I have been told my instructions are more detailed and better to understand than much more expensive ones available on the market. For the low cost of $2 you get the patterns for three sizes that will fit babies from newborn through toddlers and the in depth instructions for making All-In-One diapers, Fitted diapers, and Pocket Diapers. In addition, you'll receive information about fabric and notions choices and scattered throughout are tips and methods that can be applied to all sewing.

Edited to add: I have been told that people are having trouble when trying to copy and paste my email address into PayPal. If you experience this, try typing it in instead.

Here are some photos of diapers made from my pattern. Some I made and others people emailed to me.

65 comments:

Megan said...

Just wanted to let you know that I just ordered your diaper pattern. Can't wait until I receive it. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

great, I'll be in the line to buyit after trying unsuccessfully to download it for ages, thanks for this!

Anonymous said...

Making me miss having a cloth diapered baby ;)

Blessings,
Linda<><
www.homeschooling6.com

Jane E said...

I apologize, but I am not sure how to do this-can I send you the money via mail, and when you recieve it, you can email the pattern? Thanks so much! My email is mjreinhard@gmail.com

~*Sarah*~ said...

hi there! I just tried to send $ for the pattern through paypal, but it said the email address wasn't correct?

Can you email me at cuppscraps@gmail.com and I'll try it again :) Thanks so much, I can't wait to try this!

Tara K. said...

I also just tried to send you payment through paypal and had the same problem. Could you please email me at ucframes2@yahoo.com.
I have your pattern for the fitted and pocket that I had printed out 3 years ago and used with my son, but I am reading rave reviews about your unique AIO and am anxious to try it! Thank you!!

Anonymous said...

I would love to purchase your diaper pattern ... have grandbaby on the way and mom wants to use cloth diapers. Do you have an email or snail mail adress that i could coonect to order? Thanks.

Robin E. said...

Anonymous,
I would be happy to email you to give you specific information or help, but you didn't leave me anyway to contact you. My email address is in the blog post, but I'll repeat it here for you. robine_30@msn.com

Robin E.

Unknown said...

The pattern looks great! I can't wait for you to send it to me! Thanks for this service.

Laurie

Anonymous said...

Robin

Still having trouble with paypal. Have emailed off line. Would love pattern.

Beth

Anonymous said...

I just ordered the pattern thru paypal. I just typed Robin's email address in and it worked.

* 7 * said...

another customer here- can't wait to see how it differs from how I normally make them!
Christina

Haws Family said...

I found your pattern a few years ago, and have made about five full sets of diapers. I love it! this is the best pattern out there, and very affordable. Thank you so much for your time!

Brandon and Jenny said...

Hey! I have your diaper pattern but I lost any instructions! I was wondering if you could tell me if there is a seam allowance on the pattern, and if so, how much? I am about to attempt the nb size! Thanks!

Unknown said...

I just ordered your diaper pattern! Can't wait!

Valerie said...

Hello, I think I Paypaled you $2?!?!?!?! :D Hopefully it worked because I am REALLY looking forward to getting your diaper pattern. Thanks so much for sharing

Robin E. said...

Valerie, check your email. The pattern has been sent to you.

Sheena said...

Hi,
I am looking for a cloth diaper that is leak proof, easy to sew and convient, i see people say your pattern is awesome so if you could email me your email so I can pay you for your pattern that would be great! sjamieson2@yahoo.ca

Sheena said...

Never mind, i found your addy, lol.

Unknown said...

Hello =)

I would LOVE to order your pattern... but can't find where to purchase it at?? My email is sweetiekins@msn.com.

Thank you... I'm looking forward to trying it out!!!

Kay said...

I think my paypal went through. It said it did. I am really excited to have found this pattern. I never realized how expensive cloth diapers have become.

Kimberly said...

I ordered your diaper pattern late last night...can't wait until I receive it! Thanks so much!

Aishah said...

What level of sewing skill is necessary to sew your diapers? I love the idea of making my own, but my skills are pretty limited :)

Robin E. said...

Aishah, hopefully you will see this answer. I would usually email you directly, or at least post on your blog, but you didn't leave either address with me in your comment.

My pattern is extremely detailed and contains many, many photographs to show you each step of the way. I have been told by beginners at sewing that they were able to do fine with it. I would recommend someone such as you to start with the Fitted Diaper instructions, as they are the easiest, before tackling the All-In-One pattern.

Robin E.

Anonymous said...

I am trying to find a good pattern for a diaper. I don't have paypal and would love to try to use hers. Is there another way to get your pattern? Email me at letoluvr @ yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I don't have a paypal account and was wondering how I can get the pattern otherwise. Please email me at letoluvr at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Is there another way to get the pattern than paypal. I don't have an account with them. Please let me know at letoluvr at yahoo dot com.

Anonymous said...

Sorry for so many posts. This kept messing up on me. It wasn't showing the others so I posted again. Then they all just show up.

Ann said...

I would like to order your pattern, but do not have a paypal account. Would you please e-mail instructions for ordering without paypal to boat3024@yahoo.com.
Thanks so much Ann

Chelsea Rose said...

Hey Robin! I bought your diaper pattern and have since "lost" the pdf! My email that I paypal'd you with was tigger_roo80@hotmail.com.

Could you please re-send it? I would greatly appreciate it!

Robin E. said...

I emailed you the pattern again, Chelsea. I keep records of purchases for just this sort of issue.

Anonymous said...

hi i was wondering if there was another way to get your pattern as i don't have a paypal account.

cheers Mel
banga6543@yahoo.com.au

Anonymous said...

Hi Robin, I have just paid $2 USD via paypal, can you please email the design to minka.austin@gmail.com

Thank you.

Unknown said...

How do I get your cloth diaper pattern?

Devan said...

Hi I just ordered your cloth diaper pattern via paypal. I am looking so forward to trying it out. Just in case my email addy is: dvnrose@gmail.com

recycleme123 said...

About to send the $2 for your pattern! I'm a beg sewer & after 3 kiddos in cloth I'd love to see if I can do it too :)
Thanks a bunch!

MOther4Jesus said...

I just sent the 2.oo but the paypal address is my husbands, Robpaulsen@yahoo.com

Could you please email the pattern to : Mother4Jesus@gmail.com

Thanks and God Bless,
Laura

Brenda Dann said...

I ordered a pattern last night and sent payment via Paypal, but have not yet recieved the emailed pattern. I was under the understanding that it was emailed, not mailed. My email is bdann @ twcny . rr.com. (No spaces, I put them in to keep spam out.) I am anxious to get the pattern and get started. Thanks. Brenda Dann

Robin E. said...

Brenda,
Your pattern has been emailed to you as of a moment ago.

Your PayPal payment came in after the last time I checked my email last evening. I didn't know about the payment until I checked my email this morning, and I did so before 9 am. I do not have an automatic system; I must manual attach and send the pattern to each person as the payment comes in.

Please, everyone that reads this, understand that I am not some fancy busy-woman. I don't even consider my little diaper pattern selling to be a real Work-At-Home-Mom business. I am a homeschooling mom of 5.

Brenda Dann said...

Thanks so much for getting back to me. I see the patterns are now here and they look to be very detailed. Thanks so much for the rapid response and have a great day!

Anonymous said...

I like the look of your pattern, it doesn't seem as bulky as some of the others. I am interested in making AIO and was wondering your supply list. I want as pattern with a hidden pul layer and just wanted to make sure I could do that with your pattern.

Anonymous said...

I DON'T HAVE AN PAY PAL ACCOUNT MY E-MAIL IS SMILING02US@YAHOO.COM I'LL SEND YOU THE MONEY VIA MAIL.I'M A GRANDMA AND TRYING TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT --MY DAUGHTER WHOSE HAVING THE BABY IS NOT THINKING THIS IS SUCH A GOOD IDEA SO I'M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO AKING A REALLY GOOD DIAPER SHE'LL BE IMPRESSED WITH AND CHANGE HER MIND.THANKS FOR YOUR DETERMINATION TO KEEP OTHERS EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR DIAPERS AT THIS TIME.JESS

Stacey said...

Hi,
I too would love a copy of your pattern but cant work out how to pay thru Pay Pal (I do have an account with them tho).
Pls email me at staceytaryn@hotmail.com.
Thanks.

Divinity Candles said...

Hi there,

I have just sent the $2.00 through PayPal to you email address. can you please email the patterns to: mishelle@smethurstandjewell.com.au I cant wait to make my bubs her new nappies!

Noelene said...

Hello.. just ordered a copy of the diaper pattern. thanks heaps.

Noelene

Marilyn said...

I just ordered and sent payment through paypal. Can't wait to get the pattern. Thanks

Katie said...

Hello,

I sent my payment through paypal, but I forgot to add a comment. Please send me the diaper patterns. My e-mail address is katie.cremasco@gmail.com.

Thanks!!

Kelly said...

Hi I just paid for the pattern. Could you please send it to me at paladin81@gmail.com thank you.

Kelly said...

Sorry, I already received it, it was in my spam. Thank you.

ITSmyBAGbaby said...

Hi, I was wondering how much it typically cost you to make these diapers from your pattern per diaper? Is it really worth the time? Where do you find the materials? Any info would be much appreciated!
Thanks!

Alissa said...

Hi there,
I'm in the midst of making one of your diapers and I'm having a little trouble with snap placement. I wondered if you could help me? For the front flaps, there are 6 snap markings on each side, and two of them have an "x" through them and are really close to the ones next to them. Could you tell me what this means?

Thanks so much!
Alissa

Alissa said...

Hi Robin,
Thanks so much for leaving a comment on my blog. I replied to it but thought I'd come over here and say thank you as well. Also, I have several pictures on my blog of diapers I've made using your pattern, and you are more than welcome to use them if you'd like. My sewing is far from perfect, but I think it's a testament to the fact that your pattern is so well-done that any amateur home-sewist can make these. :)
Thanks again and take care,
Alissa

Anonymous said...

I just pp'd my $2 and am so excited to start sewing!!! Thanks so much.

lefty.rollins said...

When I first decided to use cloth diapers, my mom suggested that I make them myself to save money. She did all the research and ended up presenting me with a copy of your patterns and all the information that comes with them. Thank you so much for sharing your hard work with the rest of us mamas! The pattern was so easy to make that I had 30 of them finished in less than a week, including the snaps. I also made some diapers from another pattern, but they were much more complex and worked not nearly as well as yours. Not only does the memory of sewing the diapers make me smile every time I change my baby's diaper, I also feel a sense of gratitude for you and your generosity! This may sound strange, but thanks for making cloth diapering a pleasure!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Can't wait to try your pattern, Paypal just sent x

Stephanie said...

Can your pattern be used to make a diaper cover out of PUL that I can put over a prefold?

Stephanie said...

Also...can you make this with snaps rather than with Aplix?

Robin E. said...

Stephanie, I'm sorry to answer here, but you comment doesn't contain an email or other contact information.

Yes, my pattern can be used with snaps or Aplix. Yes, my pattern can be used to make a PUL diaper cover to use over prefold diapers, but the instructions to do this are not included. I just know others have done it in the past.

Anonymous said...

Hi there,
I'm sorry to post this here but I've been trying to unsubscribe to this thread (due to multiple spam messages) but for some reason it won't unsubscribe me. Not sure if there's a way to do it from your end?
Thanks!
Alissa

Robin E. said...

Alissa, as far as I can tell I cannot unsubscribe you from my end. I think it is something you can do through your Blogger profile.

I am sorry for the spam; I try to delete it within a day but I suppose it doesn't stop it from appearing to those that are subscribed. I have set my comments to require a word verification before posting. I hope that helps some.

Anonymous said...

Robin,
Thanks, the unsubscribe feature doesn't seem to be working but I'll see if I can do it through Blogger.
Take care,
Alissa

Aj said...

Just send of the paypal funds! I am so excited to add this to our stash :)

Unknown said...

just sent the funds---- under
Aaron Bowman. This is Jess and my email is rckclmbrjess@yahoo.com.

Thanks.