My baby has a fluffy butt

So I have an addiction. To fluff. That's right I LOVE fluffy cloth diapers. I adore a little baby butt wrapped in big diaper. I want to #buyallthediapers. But my hubby would be SOOOOOO mad. So I made some fitted diapers.
(I apologize for the crappy camera phone pics but my big camera was broken by the 3 year old.)

I used the Goodness Gracious free pattern but I left off the second soaker pad because I am using 4 layers hemp for the internal soaker.

Serged pirate booty take 1. I'm going to go ahead and call this a practice run.

The outer cotton print is Pirate Plaid Skulls and Anchors that I picked up from Wal-Mart's remanent bin. The inside is brown minky from JoAnn Fabrics. The hook & loop is also from JoAnn.
 Based on the sizing guide for the pattern I decided to make a large (23-33#) since my son is almost 24#.
It did not fit. It kept falling down his little booty when he tried to run away in it!

Here is my 37# almost 4 year old modeling the size large.

 So after learning that my skinny boy is not a large I made this Avengers print (fabric from JoAnn Fabrics but it is now discontinued) in a medium. I also decided to try the turn and top stitch method and added a flannel layer in the middle which I attached the soaker too. The diaper feels a lot "sturdier" this way.

I haven't added any fasteners yet because I prefer snaps but don't have a pair of snap pliers. Yet.

W wants the diaper.

I used a grey micro fleece (from Hancock Fabrics) as the inner most layer to help wick away moisture and was photobombed by a baby.

Avengers fitted with an Avengers tee. I DIE!

 Lastly I made another pirate booty in a medium (with an extra flannel layer) and did a much better job serging.

I had to include this shot of my silly boy flossing.

As for absorbency, they are pretty good. Nap time but not overnight worthy. We did nap time in the Avengers and tried overnight in the medium pirate booty but had to do a change after 6 hours. They also take a while to dry.

I'm so happy with how they've turned out and can't wait to make more! I already have a Spider-Man cutout and waiting for me. I can't wait to share how it turns out!

KCW- Day 3

I finished this little grump's romper on day 2 of KCW but didn't get any pics until this afternoon. I really like the way it turned out. It is completely my little girl's style. I used this tutorial and really only switched up the straps/ties.

 On day 3 I finished one bapron. I love those little robo-aliens!

I also started a simple skirt for my big girl while baby napped. All I need to do is add the elastic waistband and stitch down the pockets.

Baby Pool Time!

Click my belly to guess Baby's birthday, birth time, weight & gender.
Winner gets bragging rights.

I'm smitten

Yep, I'm in love. With my 8 day old nephew.

The only problem is that his Mama loves him at least twice as much and wouldn't let me bring him home with me. I'm kind of impatient to meet my own little bundle of love, especially after snuggling this cutie. Only 16 more weeks until my due date.

Sporting the little turkey hat I made him.

Caetlin liked holding her new cousin.

Miss Mina's also smitten.

Homemade gdiaper inserts

I just cleaned out my fabric stash the other day and found a ton of scraps. Then a friend offered me 2 gdiapers and I knew exactly how all those fleece, terry cloth & flannel scraps were going to be used. Ta-da!

We don't know what sex we are having and I thought the hubs might say something about the girly patterns but he's smart enough to realize babies don't care what they pee on. ; ]

I made 6 inserts it took about 45 minutes while watching TV & having a 4 year old helper.

They are super simple to make. I just used the one "disposable" insert she gave me as a pattern. 2 layers of fleece or 3 layers of terry cloth sandwiched between 2 pieces of flannel, serge the edges. Done.