Staring out without the knowledge of sewing.

I got prefolds on ebay:
From ebay user alpinesilverleaf

I also got some PUL OS covers from
Ebay user fantastic_fiesta

You can also get seconds at
http://shop.clothdiaper.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=clothdiape&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=864986598&Count2=782127022

and
http://www.diaperswappers.com/

It is recommended to have 24 prefolds (infants) for a newborn baby
4-6 cover

if you decide on getting fitteds diapers then you will need covers too..

How to save money when cloth diapering!

Some people think that you actually spend more money buying cloth than using disposables. I will prove to you that the idea of cloth diapering can be wrong!

Newborn stash:

I purchased 24 infant Chinese prefolds (8lbs-14lbs) for $30... This will give me 24 changes of diapers that is about 2 days worth.
I also got some PUL covers 10 for $45 One size covers from 8lbs to 35lbs... They are not name brand they are from WAHM.
I made 20 NB fitteds diapers using T-shirts, Jeans and blankets for a total of $10 in elastics and thread.
I also made 20 fleece covers.. I bought the fleece from a local store when it was only on sale for 50% off. I spent about $30 for 20 fleece covers!!
I also got 4 dappi pull on covers for $3.99 (you can wipe and reuse if its not soiled)
14 receiving blankets (flannel) for flats for $4.00 at a garage sale

So I spent a total of $122.00!!!!!!
I can use the prefolds and flats until 6 months depending on the size of the baby! the covers until he is about 2 yrs old!! when I am done with my fitteds for the newborn stage I will just use flats, prefolds and covers!

I would have spent about $3,000 in disposables diapers for 2 years of my baby's life!!

I also CD my 2 yr old (only for night time) and I have 7 fleece covers with prefold inserts! I spent $30 in these 7 diapers... I have been using them for 5 months saving $300 in pull ups! my electricity bill is still the same as before because I can wash them with regular clothes! I can also hang them out on the sun for drying!!!!

My diaper pain did not cost me a dime!!! I got a bucket from my local chillis restaurant!! (my DH works there).

Dont get into the cute diapers with duckies and hearts on them because they can cost anywhere from $12-$20 each and you need more than 24 for each stage!!!

making a recycled jean diaper!

I ran across a mom who made a recycled jean diaper and I wanted to try one so bad! they were the cutest little NB diapers I have ever seen! I searched and searched for instructions and never found one! so I went ahead and gave it a go! here is the way I did it!! 

First, I found old jeans who were not being used! I cut the leg at the knee. 

Second, you need to cut them open at the thick seam.

Third, after cutting the leg open lay it open to trace pattern.

Fourth, Lay your pattern and trace it on the denim with a crayon or marker. 

(I used the DDU pattern)

Last cut the traced pattern out and sew with a flannel inner or what ever you choose to use next to baby skin!! You can make this into a fitted or a pocket fitted! remember you will need a cover when using for long time.. like car rides or naps! You can add snaps or velcro..

Making my own fleece covers!!

My husband and I decided to cloth diaper our LO due in January. For the first weeks we will be using prefolds and fleece covers! I have made over 20 diaper covers using the baa baa baby fleece covers. I used double layers of anti-pill fleece (from Joanns fabrics) and snaps! It is a very easy pattern to use. I tested them out making my 2 year old some night time diapers. The results.... AMAZING!!! No leaks! yes the insert (Microfiber towels or prefolds) were soaked in the morning but she was dried and the bed was dried! I am so glad it worked out now I know my baby boy can use them!!