Belly + Baby - Ruffle Diaper Covers Pattern + Tutorial - See Kate Sew

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belly + baby // ruffle diaper covers pattern + tutorial - see kate sew
BELLY + BABY // RUFFLE DIAPER COVERS PATTERN + TUTORIAL

September 10, 2012
Welcome to another installment of belly + baby! Today Im sharing a pattern for ruffled diaper covers. I made a basic diaper cover for the new baby and then realized it was too plain! So, I added a ruffle on the top edge and Im totally in love! These diaper covers are so fun to make, Ive already made a short stack of them!
You can never have enough diaper covers, right? Lets get started:
Materials: *quilting weight cotton *skinny elastic *printable pattern size 0-3 months** *1/2 single fold bias tape *saftey pin for threading elastic *serger (optional, I recommend this one if youre in the market)
http://seekatesew.com/belly-baby-ruffle-diaper-covers-pattern-tutorial/
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A few measurements: *ruffle strip: 40 by 3 *elastic for top*: 13 *elastic for legs*: 8 1/2 each *You might have to adjust this based on the stretchiness of your elastic or the width of the babys legs/belly. **I forget how big babies are, so I think these will fit until around 3 months! If you need them bigger, simply print the pieces enlarged.
Cut out your pattern pieces and ruffle strip.
Sew the front and back together, right sides together, at the sides and crotch. Then finish the seam allowances. Also serge or zigzag one long edge of your ruffle strip. Turn and press over 1/4 and finish the hem by topstitching 1/8 from the edge of the fabric.
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Sew two rows of baste stitching through the top edge of the strip, about 1/2 away from each other. The first one should be 1/2 from the top and the second 1 from the top. Gather the strip by pulling the ends of both sets of threads so it matches the width of the top of the diaper cover.
Sew the short edges of the ruffle strip together and match it to the top of the diaper cover, pinning as you go. Baste it on and serge or zigzag the top edge. Then, flip over 1/2 of the top edge (including the ruffle) and pin it in place.
Sew around near the edge to create a casing for elastic. Make sure to leave a 1-2 opening to insert elastic.
http://seekatesew.com/belly-baby-ruffle-diaper-covers-pattern-tutorial/ 3/11
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Use a safety pin to thread the elastic through the casing.
After youve inserted the elastic, pin the casings shut and sew them up. Unpick any baste stitching that you dont want.
For the leg openings, open the bias tape and pin the edge to the opening edge. Pin all the way around then sew on at 1/4.
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Flip the bias tape to the inside of the diaper cover and pin.
You shouldnt see any bias tape from the front. Sew it on at 1/2, again creating a casing for elastic.
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Insert the elastic and close the casing. Repeat for the other leg and youre done!
So much gathered cuteness!
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belly + baby continues today with a Baby Romper Pattern at Shwin & Shwin and gauze baby blankets at Craftiness is not Optional!
See you next M onday for more belly + baby!
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19 RESPONSES TO BELLY + BABY // RUFFLE DIAPER COVERS PATTERN + TUTORIAL

Bratling says:
September 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Try putting tired layers on the butt. Soooo cute!
Aubrey says:
September 10, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Adorable. Shes going to be the best dressed baby around!
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says:

So super cute Kate!!! Love your fabric choices, they look so soft cotton is my absolute favorite for baby!
ashleesanders says:
i may actually need to attempt this cuteness with my basic sewing skills. wow, do i need a little girl!! love, us.
Isabella Oops! says:

oh Thanks for this tutorial I really need make a diapers for my little Alice! Hugs From Chile! (.)!
Jess@craftiness is not optional says:

These are so stinking adorable! I cannot wait to see how stylish your little girl will be dressed. ;)
Nora says:
Very cute!! Tengo dos hijos varones, pero voy a hacer un diaper cover para mi sobrina, thanks!!!
calinai says:
way way way too cute. I like also how you use fabric up until its gone !
Shauna@shwinandshwin says:
I love these! I am not all about the ruffles all over the bum, (except for a few pictures maybe) I love the subtle beauty in the single ruffle, and how cute would this look with a onsie underneath so you can really see all the cute ruffle goodness? Oh man I am now cursing the winter baby to wait until summer ah! (and now I am babbling)
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Emily says:
These are so cute Kate! I think theyll be perfect for gifts. :) Thank you for sharing the pattern and tutorial!
Kate says:
These are precious!!!!! Wish our family or friends had babies .
jackie says:
I love it. I made some for my daughter using Danas pattern and tutorial from danamadeit.com. Her pattern goes up to 24 months if needed. For gathering, I was watching PBSs Sewing With Nancy and she had a great way of gathering fabric for ruffles. If/when I can track down the video again I will pass it along. It is worth checking out. I tried it the other day when I was working on a bubble skirt for my daughter and it is so much easier.
Chloe Jay says:

soooo cute!!! i must try :)
Kelli Ward says:

October 10, 2012 at 11:33 AM
I am making these today. thanks so much for the free pattern. this is adorable and perfect for what I was working on.
folkhaven says:
October 25, 2012 at 12:06 AM
Im looking forward to making these. So cute!!
Janet Ile says:

February 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Im a grandmother whos not too savvy about cloth diaper covers. Doesnt the wet diaper soak through the diaper cover? I think Im missing something. :-)
joselita Maria Jesus de Souza says:

March 23, 2013 at 1:57 PM
ADOREI ESSES TAPA FRALDAS E O PASSO A PASSO ESTAMUITO BEM EXPLICADO.OBRIGADA POR COMPARTILHARR CONOSCO.
Sommer says:
April 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM
love love love!! probably missed it, but what are the seam allowances?
Maureen says:
May 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM
I loved this! I love the bias tape for the elastic casing, so much easier than trying to turn the edge under. Ill have to re-read when I make
http://seekatesew.com/belly-baby-ruffle-diaper-covers-pattern-tutorial/ 10/11
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another one because I had a hard time making the elastic casing for the waist with the ruffle there maybe I missed something. Anyway I linked to you from my blog! Thanks again
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BELLY + BABY // RUFFLE DIAPER COVERS PATTERN + TUTORIAL

Cut out your pattern pieces and ruffle strip.

Use a safety pin to thread the elastic through the casing.

So much gathered cuteness!

See you next M onday for more belly + baby!

univ ersal pacifier clip tutorial

winter wonderland lookbook// part 1 : baby girl sty le

v intage lady onesie

FREE PATTERN! biased bibs

floppy tie onesie tutorial

stretchy pocket m aternity pants tutorial

19 RESPONSES TO BELLY + BABY // RUFFLE DIAPER COVERS PATTERN + TUTORIAL

Try putting tired layers on the butt. Soooo cute!

Adorable. Shes going to be the best dressed baby around!

Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says:

Isabella Oops! says:

Jess@craftiness is not optional says:

These are precious!!!!! Wish our family or friends had babies .

Chloe Jay says:

soooo cute!!! i must try :)

Kelli Ward says:

Im looking forward to making these. So cute!!

Janet Ile says:

joselita Maria Jesus de Souza says:

2013 See Kate Sew blog design by Wonder Forest

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