Category Archives: crafty

DIY spray gun

To squirt your nappies clean Mostly solids just roll off the stay-dry linings of nappies, but every now and then they need a hand.  Not my hand, thanks, but a medium-pressure stream of water that goes straight into the toilet.  … Continue reading

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The Enormous Underpants

A children’s book. This was written by my 5 year old son (with a bit of help from me).  It is based on a true story*.       *true: we really did see an enormous pair of undies on … Continue reading

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Win a free nappy: save the planet!

Extremely Nappies is a proud sponsor of My Green Nappy. I have donated this one-only “Save the Planet” nappy for the Spring 2010 Green Promise Nappy Initiative, because I believe that environmental health starts with us. For our children’s future, … Continue reading

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Trash to Treasure

You suggested it, I did it.  After making matching bibs to accessorize the nappies, I was given another challenge.  A reader suggested I appliqué the bibs.  I must admit, I didn’t know what appliqué was… it sounded like something tricky … Continue reading

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Remodeling clothes

As my belly gets bigger, my clothes get tighter.  Last 2 pregnancies my jeans fit right up to the end, but I’m barely halfway along this time and already nothing fits!  So I’ve been remodeling clothes.  This is a pair … Continue reading

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Matching bibs ‘n nappies

 My friend gave me a challenge: can I do matching bibs?  I said I’d give it a try, and here is the result.  Bibs aren’t really my thing, but for those who are really into co-ordination and accessorising, this is … Continue reading

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What else can i make?

Sometimes when i try to make something new, it turns out pretty lame so I give up and go back to making nappies. I’m good at nappies!  But this time I succeeded: I made breast pads: soft comfortable, washable ones! … Continue reading

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