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How to Make Money Sewing Prefolded Cloth Diapers

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Prefolded cloth diapers are a real hit with the moms today because of the green movement.These diapers are selling on many sites for good money and can be resold for a very good amount of money.
A well made one can sell for $3 apiece to $25 apiece or more, so making money sewing these prefold diapers at home and reselling can really help the budget.

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    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • A sewing machine
    • Patterns
    • Thread
    • Material
    • Snaps and snap presses (optional)
    • Hook and loop (Velcro)(optional)
    • Tags or labels (optional)
    • Diaper pins (optional)
      • 1
        Get comfortable with sewing

        ~~Practice Sewing and Get Help if Needed~~

        To make a prefolded cloth diaper, you will need some sewing experience and some good guidance on making them.There are many good, free sites and blogs or even a local sewing class, to guide you on how to make a fashionable one.

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        Soft, eco safe diapers

        ~~Choose Your Materials~~

        Now you will need to decide which material to use as there are many wonderful, soft diaper materials to choose from such as: flannel, gauze, stretch knit terry, hemp fleece, polyurethane laminate, bamboo, organic materials, even old tee shirts, old sweatshirt, and other variations of soft, absorbent cloth diaper materials.

      • 3
        Be prepared

        ~~Buy All The Supplies You Will Need~~

        While you are shopping for cloth diaper materials, pick up your thread, type of fasteners, and any other supplies that you will need to make your prefolded cloth diapers.Having everything available is saving yourself a hassle later on.

      • 4
        First homemade diaper!

        ~~Make Your First Diaper~~

        Make one diaper to start out, finishing with the fasteners and try it on your baby or another one to see how it fits. If you are satisfied with the outcome, have fun and continue on to make different sizes and colors.

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        Use cute labels and resell the diapers

        ~~Add Optional Tags or Labels~~

        This is optional but many women and moms enjoy putting tags or labels on their custom made, prefolded diapers. You can order from a local shop, make your own or order them on the internet.Add the finishing touch and when your baby grows out of them, you can resell them for very good money on various sites listed in resources.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Experiment with the different materials to find out which ones you prefer and which ones are a good resell material.

    • You can make your own diaper liners or buy them at the store or on the diaper sites.

    • Always keep baby pins out of reach of children if you choose to go with pins for your cloth diapers.

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    • Photo Credit sxc.hu,ftibor, djj, zizzy0104, lusi, mckenna71

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    Comments

    • sneedc Mar 15, 2009
      These are personal, fun, useful, great, awesome, and when baby's all done spitting on them...use 'em as dust cloths!
    • vlhammett Mar 12, 2009
      My daughter used cloth diapers and covers that she ordered on the Internet. Great idea! Wish I could sew better. 5*
    • FrazzledNanny Feb 20, 2009
      I love these. I use them for dust rags. They word really good for cleaning. Thanks for the idea. 5*
    • elyria Feb 20, 2009
      Such a unique business idea! I think I am going to tell my mom about it, she loves to sew and always looking for new projects! 5*
    • Gracie1402 Feb 20, 2009
      Great article. I know several people who make money selling these diapers

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