Everything You Need for Using, Laundering, and Sewing Reusable Cloth Items such as Cloth Diapers, Mama Cloth, Family Cloth, Cloth Wipes, Wet Bags, and more!
This is a list of supplies you may want to pick up after reading “How to Sew, Use, and Clean Cloth Diapers” (Formerly “The Complete Guide to Using, Laundering, and Sewing Reusable Cloth“) by Danielle Pientka.
Are you considering switching to cloth? Do you love cloth diapering? Curious about cloth products such as cloth menstrual pads, wet bags, and unpaper towels? I just released a fantastic book that is ALL about using, laundering, and sewing reusable cloth products. Pick up “How to Sew, Use, and Clean Cloth Diapers” today and get started saving money and the environment!
Below is the list of supplies mentioned in my book.
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Products for Sewing Cloth Diapers (and other eco friendly products)
- PUL Fabric
- Flannel Fabric
- Alova Suedecloth Fabric
- Minky Fabric
- Bamboo Double Loop Terry
- Hook and Loop
- Snaps and Snap Pliers
- Drawstring
- Eyelets with Eyelet Tool
- Zipper
Sewing Patterns for Cloth Diapers
- Simple Diaper Sewing Tutorials has some great patterns for cloth diapers and it’s all free.
Cloth Diaper Rental Services
- Jillian’s Drawers Cloth Diaper Rental for Newborns
- ModernCloth Diapers Newborn Rental
- Kissedby the Moon Cloth Diaper Rentals
Baby Registries that Have Cloth Diapers for Sale
- Amazon
- Cottonbabies
- Target
Laundering Cloth Diapers
- Wool Dryer Balls
- Cloth Diaper Detergent
- Detergent chart to find safe detergents for cloth diapers.
Ready to Wear Cloth Diaper Products
- Cloth Diapers
- Cloth Training Underwear
- Cloth Swim Diapers
- Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners
- Disposable Liners
- Inserts for Cloth Diapers
- Wet Bags
- Cloth Diaper Rash Ointment
Other Ready to Use Eco Friendly Product Swaps
- Cloth Wipes
- Cloth Napkins
- Unpaper Towels
- Mama Cloth/Cloth Menstrual Pads
- Menstrual Cups
- Handkerchief
- Refrigerator Liners
- Fabric Gift Bags
- Reusable Snack Bags
My Starter Sewing Machines
- Brother Sewing Machine
- Brother 1034D Serger
More information on cloth products:
- FluffLove University has extensive information on cloth diapering: http://www.fluffloveuniversity.com/
Don’t forget the book on how to use and sew cloth diapers!
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OMG Danielle where were you 19 years ago when I was looking into making cloth diapers, napkins, etc? I had to wing it, no great bloggers like you then! I didn't even have wifi then! Just an old PC and dial up. Great article, and great book.
You are so sweet! Thanks so much!
I'm still on the fence about some of the cloth products to be used… Need to take a read
Quite an extensive list! I have to admit though, menstrual cups…I'm thinking..no! lol
Well apparently they don't have a risk for toxic shock syndrome like tampons do. That's pretty neat. I'm not a tampon fan though so eh to all of it (for me, I think they SOUND great).
This book sounds so useful! I just learned how to use my new snap press yesterday and I'm ready to go to town with it! Lol.
Awesome! I still have old fashioned snap pliers. They get the job but if I ever had to make a huge stash of diapers again, I'd invest in a press!
wow, what a great list to keep handy. this is awesome. What you have done putting this together is amazing
Thanks so much!
So glad you include menstrual cups! I've been using the divacup for ten years and have never looked back. I'm disappointed I won't be able to use it postpartum, but glad to have a stash of cloth pads at least!
I've heard GREAT things about menstrual cups… but tampons freak me out a bit so I imagine the cups would be the same. 🙂 I'm glad I discovered cloth pads though because my body doesn't like plastics much.
Looking forward to reading this. I've been considering making my own cloth pads because it's a bit cheaper but I just don't have the skill lol
Cloth pads are definitely worth just buying if you don't have a serger. I talked about it a little in the book because I have tried it without a serger and it's a giant pain! I think it's how small they are– hard to get around all of the corners.
I have been thinking about getting away from all the trash that accumulates all the time. This seems to be part of the solution. I am definitely trying some of those things out.
Glad to hear it! I hope you're as much in love with cloth as I am! 🙂
I love to sew and would have a blast making some of these things.
These are so much fun to make! 🙂
I love to sew and would have a blast making these items.
This book sounds great!! I am on my way to sewing up some items. Thank you for putting this together!!
Thanks! Good luck! 🙂 It's fun!
I'm not so crafty, but I love all the designs you chose for your sample items. Good eye!
Thanks! 🙂
This makes me want to get my old sewing machine fixed stat!
Do it! 🙂 It's so much fun!
this is great info, thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
What a cool resource! My cloth diaper days are nearly over but we continue to use cloth napkins and other reusable products.
Yes, ours are too. It makes me sad, but I'm using our PUL for other uses now because I am *cough* a PUL hoarder.
I'm really interested to see how easy it would be to make reusable cloth pads because I'm considering switching to the reusable plus cups instead of everything store bought.
It's not too bad. I find it easier with the serger, although I haven't tried it on my sewing machine in the past few years… and I certainly have grown more skilled with my machine. It's the curves… so many curves to get around!
I would love to learn how to make mama cloth for me! I don't have that big of a stash and would love more but they are so expensive!
It's definitely a lot cheaper to sew them! 🙂 You can make a lot of mama cloth with just a little bit of fabric.
If I don't win the giveaway at change-diapers.com, I'll have to get your book on Amazon. I am just now learning to sew and have started with cloth wipes.
Cloth wipes are definitely the easiest to make! 🙂 And Napkins, unpaper towels, and pretty much anything square or rectangular. They make GREAT practice for beginners seeing you need so many and they're forgiving.
There are so many reusable products I've wanted to try making like wet bags and cloth wipes.
I have been meaning to get wool dryer balls it is definitely a must have for cloth diapering. But I don't know if I could ever tackle making my own diapers!
There are so many things I want to make now!! Thank you for sharing this with us!
I cloth diapered by firstborn 41 years ago! I retired from being a professional seamstress. I learned to sew from my Grandma. I am teaching my granddaughters to sew reusable projects. The 10 year old's first project was a double sided reusable dinner napkin.
So cute! I can't wait to teach my kids how to sew. They're only 2 and 4 right now so I'm just starting to consider getting my 4 year old started on some small things, but I'm a bit nervous with it for safety reasons. But I know he will LOVE it.
Thank you for the DIY walk through! I'd like to try making my own diapers and pads, since no one seems to have the exact prints I like.
I've been using cloth pads, diapers and wipes for the last 3 years. I'm on the fence about unpaper – but I know it would be a great idea. I MUST learn more.
Unpaper towels are awesome because you can use them to clean up around the kitchen and then throw them in the wet bag. No using the same yucky sponge over and over. I think it's probably a lot more hygienic for that reason.
Wow, impressive! Thank you for all the tips!
I have a sewing machine but I wouldn't say that I know how to sew. I've been thinking maybe I could handle making cloth wipes and go from there.
Wipes are a GREAT starting point. When I first started sewing, that is what I made… and that was after owning a sewing machine that just collected dust for 5 years or so 😉
it would be awesome to learn how to make my own cloth products at home! I'm terrible at sewing but need to learn. So far I've purchased cloth pads and love them, such a huge improvement over the disposable!
I get so excited to hear I'm not the only one who LOVES cloth pads. They're so much better… and people who are still freaked out by cloth don't get it! 🙂
I love the idea of making your own wipes and you have inspired me to look into making my own wet bags! I need to go look at the ebook. Where do you buy your PUL? I know they have a small amount at JoAnne Fabrics, but is there somewhere online that you use?
I get PUL from the Diaper Sewing Supplies website. There's a few other sites, but I like that they allow you to buy the prints in smaller cuts. It works out well. I also have joined some co-ops on Facebook that occasionally run some specialty prints like Harry Potter, Doctor Who etc. I have a SERIOUS PUL addiction.
And of course now I'm on the DSS website like Ooooo I need that PUL! 😉
I've just switched to Cloth Diapers and I can seem I'm saving money already, can't wait to get into more cloth products!
I wish I had stumbled upon a book like yours three years ago. I was SO intimidated by cloth diapering! I never did get the hang of it and my daughter is potty trained now, thanks goodness. I would have loved to have been able to make my own diapers!
I love this! My son was born a little less than 2 weeks ago, and we are using cloth diapers and washable wipes! I have several wet bags as well.
I like some of the cute prints on the fabric.
I've been thinking about making some cloth items like napkins and unpapertowels. This is very helpful!
Great info! We cloth diaper, family cloth, cloth napkins etc. It's so easy and saves a ton of money!
We cloth diaper but I've been trying to get my husband on board with cloth napkins/unpaper towels. Maybe if I made them myself he'd be on board 😉
So glad I found this! I've asked for a sewing machine for my birthday, and I plan on starting some projects right away even though I haven't sewed since high school 🙂
i can't sew for my life, but ill have to show my MIL!!
Thanks for the article! I use most of these things for myself, daughter, and house, but you reminded me of more things I'd like to incorporate like unpaper towels, fabric gift bags, and handkerchiefs.
This is a great list, very helpful! We will start cloth diapering when our son arrives any day now and I am very interested in trying different cloth products, especially mama cloth after we have our little one!
I love this! Definitely saving this!!
I'm a little intimidated about sewing with PUL (I can sew a mostly-straight hem, but that's the extent of my skills), but you make it look so approachable!
I keep telling myself to get my sewing machine going. This is motivating!
Neat list! The next reusable item I want to start using is unpaper towels.
I've been dying for a sewing machine so I could make reusable products. You make it look easy!
Awesome! Time to go fabric shopping 😉
Nice to see all of this information in one spot. Have seen it all in many different places.
I am excited to begin cloth diapering. This is my fourth baby and my first time cloth diapering. I have lots of material that I just got from my mother in law's stash to make my own diapers.
I have been looking into making some of these products! Time to go get some fabric and start up. I already use a lot of cloth.
I just read your book and am looking for the list of links you recommended. I couldn't find it using the "Search" feature here…Could you link the "easy supply list from this ebook" here for me, please? I bought the actual book, not the ebook. Thanks!
This is the list for all of the products you'll want to look into getting. But I think it's missing the links from the end of the physical book- whoops. I will add those to this post! Thanks for letting me know and let me know if you need anything else.