If you read the previous post, I was actually winning the contest last week. Since then, I've fallen behind 144 to 125. First off, thank you SO much to anyone who supported me and chose my code to get your awesome deal. I realize that I probably won't win, so I want to support someone who really deserves to win.
Anna is a dedicated gMom with twin girls who have been in gDiapers for about a year. She also has 3 other kids. She is very active on the Yahoo gDiapers group and she has been helping other gMoms get to their 10 sales so that they can win gift certificates too.
Another participant has come out of nowhere, from behind, who was more than 50 orders behind us, and is now about to take the lead. She has been dishonest about representing the contest and has spammed the heck out of BabyCenter and craigslist. I don't mean 1-5 craigslist ads like most of us have done, much much more than that. And she has not disclosed that it's a contest and that she stands to benefit from.
So if you haven't used my code yet and you were planning to, please use Anna's code instead. If I can't win, I would like to support someone who really deserves to win! The code is at the top of the blog (g677Swank). Thank you!
8/1 Update... Anna won!!! I came in third :) I'm very pleased with the results. Thanks to everyone who helped me get this far. I hope you love your gDiapers as much as I do!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
I have a shot to win the gDiapers contest!!!
I just found out by reading the gDiapers Facebook page that I was winning the contest!!! Now I am in second place. I really never thought I would get this far. I was going for 10. Somehow I got 108!!! Now I think I have a shot at winning. Help me go for it! How awesome would that be? I'm going to see what I could win... this is crazy... I'm in shock.
Link to gDiapers on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/gdiapers?ref=nf#/gdiapers?ref=mf
Where I just saw this status:
Link to gDiapers on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/gdiapers?ref=nf#/gdiapers?ref=mf
Where I just saw this status:
gDiapers
oh, Swank just pulled ahead of Erdos in the everyday g's sweet deal contest. Swank 109 vs. Erdos 108....the race to the finish line is on!Thursday, June 25, 2009
How to use a pre-fold with your gDiaper
I took a quick video of how I use my infant pre-fold instead of a flushie in my gDiapers. Hopefully this will help out those of you who have been wondering how this works. The nylon liner holds the pre-fold well with no slipping.
This is an unbleached Indian pre-fold that I bought from Cotton Babies. I use the infant size for my medium gPants. I'd use the same size for a large (because they use the same size nylon liner), but if I had a small gPant I'd probably use the preemie size pre-fold.
This is an unbleached Indian pre-fold that I bought from Cotton Babies. I use the infant size for my medium gPants. I'd use the same size for a large (because they use the same size nylon liner), but if I had a small gPant I'd probably use the preemie size pre-fold.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Get a 6-pack of gDiapers for $40!
This is an awesome deal if you are looking to try the gDiaper system. The 6-pack is regularly $70! You get a combo of the orange and vanilla g-pants and the inserts are sold separately. You can choose from the biodegradable flushable inserts OR, the NEW gCloth inserts! I would love to try the new gCloth inserts. I've been using a folded up infant pre-fold for my cloth inserts, and they work great too.
Use this coupon code to grab your 6-pack:
g795Erdos
To use your personal gMum/Dad coupon code, add one or more everyday g's six-pack(s) to your gDiapers.com cart, enter your code and click the "redeem" button. The price will automatically drop from $70 (regular price) to $40. What a sweet deal!
Share your code and use it yourself. The contest is over on July 31st, 2009, so don't wait to get the word out. When the contest is over, it's over. I get a gift certificate for gDiapers if 10 people use my code :)
Use this coupon code to grab your 6-pack:
g795Erdos
To use your personal gMum/Dad coupon code, add one or more everyday g's six-pack(s) to your gDiapers.com cart, enter your code and click the "redeem" button. The price will automatically drop from $70 (regular price) to $40. What a sweet deal!
Share your code and use it yourself. The contest is over on July 31st, 2009, so don't wait to get the word out. When the contest is over, it's over. I get a gift certificate for gDiapers if 10 people use my code :)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Cloth Diaper Sewing 101... Equipment!
I've been sewing on a Singer 4528 Merritt, which is about 20 years old. Lovely, isn't it?
It's still working well enough that I don't feel the need to buy a new sewing machine, but I needed to get a new presser foot to accommodate the different types of fabric that you need to sew when making cloth diapers. More specifically, I needed to buy an even feed walking foot. A walking foot helps you sew on stretchy fabrics (like cotton knits and PUL) so that this doesn't happen:
I was trying to sew two layers of hemp fleece together by zig zagging the edges together. As you can see, this ruffling effect is not the look I was going for. Here's the same zig zag stitch AFTER I installed my new walking foot.
Much better, right? The walking foot makes it so the fabric on top and the fabric on the bottom go through at the same rate. That's why it's also called an "even feed" foot. Better, yes, but I decided that the zig zagged edges aren't as professional as I would like. SO, in addition to the new walking foot, I finally bit the bullet and bought a serger! I did my research and found a serger that gets great reviews, but is on the lower end of the price range. I've ordered the Brother 1034D. It has a feature called "differential feed" which basically does what a walking foot does and serges your stretchy fabrics without the puckered edges.
It's important to note that a serger does NOT replace a sewing machine. If you are new to sewing and want to make your own diapers, you must start with a sewing machine. Sergers are intended to be used in addition to a sewing machine to help make your edges look more professional. That is why I still needed the walking foot. So back to the walking foot...
I purchased my walking foot on eBay for two reasons. The first reason is that you can get one on eBay for almost half of what it would cost in the store. I paid $16 (shipping included) for mine. A similar one in a store would cost $3o. The second reason I bought it on eBay is because my machine is a dinosaur, and it's not as easy to find parts for it in a store. Walking feet are fairly universal though, so they should be easy to find. I found an eBay seller that listed my machine under compatibility, so I was sure it would fit properly. Here's a picture of the walking foot next to a regular foot so you can see the difference. Looks like a monster, eh? lol
And here is the walking foot after I installed it. It took me about 10 seconds to install, very easy. Notice how there is a forked part that goes over the nob that holds your needle in. I'm not sure what it does, but that's where it's supposed to go.
It's still working well enough that I don't feel the need to buy a new sewing machine, but I needed to get a new presser foot to accommodate the different types of fabric that you need to sew when making cloth diapers. More specifically, I needed to buy an even feed walking foot. A walking foot helps you sew on stretchy fabrics (like cotton knits and PUL) so that this doesn't happen:
I was trying to sew two layers of hemp fleece together by zig zagging the edges together. As you can see, this ruffling effect is not the look I was going for. Here's the same zig zag stitch AFTER I installed my new walking foot.
Much better, right? The walking foot makes it so the fabric on top and the fabric on the bottom go through at the same rate. That's why it's also called an "even feed" foot. Better, yes, but I decided that the zig zagged edges aren't as professional as I would like. SO, in addition to the new walking foot, I finally bit the bullet and bought a serger! I did my research and found a serger that gets great reviews, but is on the lower end of the price range. I've ordered the Brother 1034D. It has a feature called "differential feed" which basically does what a walking foot does and serges your stretchy fabrics without the puckered edges.
It's important to note that a serger does NOT replace a sewing machine. If you are new to sewing and want to make your own diapers, you must start with a sewing machine. Sergers are intended to be used in addition to a sewing machine to help make your edges look more professional. That is why I still needed the walking foot. So back to the walking foot...
I purchased my walking foot on eBay for two reasons. The first reason is that you can get one on eBay for almost half of what it would cost in the store. I paid $16 (shipping included) for mine. A similar one in a store would cost $3o. The second reason I bought it on eBay is because my machine is a dinosaur, and it's not as easy to find parts for it in a store. Walking feet are fairly universal though, so they should be easy to find. I found an eBay seller that listed my machine under compatibility, so I was sure it would fit properly. Here's a picture of the walking foot next to a regular foot so you can see the difference. Looks like a monster, eh? lol
And here is the walking foot after I installed it. It took me about 10 seconds to install, very easy. Notice how there is a forked part that goes over the nob that holds your needle in. I'm not sure what it does, but that's where it's supposed to go.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The diaper so nice, I bought it twice!
That's right, you guessed it, I have now bought my second BSRB diaper. The first one was a big hit. It is VERY soft and it fits my daughter extremely well. The pink apples make it a girly print, so I decided that I needed a second BSRB for my son. I can't wait to get it!
The absorbency is good enough that your baby or toddler (it's a true one size fits all) can wear it without a cover for an hour or two, but I wouldn't recommend it during heavy wetting times. For us, the wettest diapers come in the mornings, so if I want to use the BSRB without a cover I'll wait until late morning or afternoon. Also, I wouldn't recommend going out in a BSRB, or taking a nap, without a cover.
In other news, I have also purchased some organic bamboo fleece and organic bamboo velour so that I can make some super soft diapers myself. My prototypes are coming along nicely. I made one out of hemp fleece the other day, but it's not quite right due to limitations with my sewing machine. I had to invest in some new equipment, so I'll be blogging about that soon. In the meantime, check out Teddy's new diaper (he LOVES cars):
The absorbency is good enough that your baby or toddler (it's a true one size fits all) can wear it without a cover for an hour or two, but I wouldn't recommend it during heavy wetting times. For us, the wettest diapers come in the mornings, so if I want to use the BSRB without a cover I'll wait until late morning or afternoon. Also, I wouldn't recommend going out in a BSRB, or taking a nap, without a cover.
In other news, I have also purchased some organic bamboo fleece and organic bamboo velour so that I can make some super soft diapers myself. My prototypes are coming along nicely. I made one out of hemp fleece the other day, but it's not quite right due to limitations with my sewing machine. I had to invest in some new equipment, so I'll be blogging about that soon. In the meantime, check out Teddy's new diaper (he LOVES cars):
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BSRB Feeding Frenzy
If you CD then you know about BSRBs. I mentioned them in an earlier post when I described fitted diapers. BSRB stands for Bagshot Row Bamboo, which is the brand name of a VERY popular one size fitted diaper. It's made entirely out of bamboo / organic cotton. I've heard that it's the ultimate in softness. At $20 a pop, it's not the cheapest, especially considering that they don't even have their own closure system. You are supposed to close them with a snappi or pins.
So here's the deal... she restocks on Thursdays and they go on sale at 7:02pm eastern. This means you basically have to sit there and press refresh and pray that your click goes through. I picked my diaper - a cute one with apples on it (one of the twins' favorite words) - and waited until it was time. Hyena Cart has this handy time telling tool that tells you exactly what time it is, down to the second. I started getting nervous at 7:01:42. Why was I so nervous? You'd think that with the amount of adrenaline pumping through my veins and the rate my heart was beating that I was waiting to see if I won the Oscar I'd been nominated for.
Suddenly the screne changes. There is now a "buy" button that I can click! I click... it's in my cart... well, that wasn't so hard. I proceed to checkout, pay for my goods ($23 when you add in shipping) and go back to stare at my newly purchased diaper. It's awfully cute. Too bad it's not waterproof and I'm going to have to cover up that cuteness with a PUL cover. Oh well, it's all in the name of research, right?
I'll put up a review when the diaper arrives. Keep checking back as I plan on added more pictures and videos to help people learn about the different kinds of diapers that I'm reviewing.
Check out my new diaper. If you click on the image it will take you to the BSRB website:
So here's the deal... she restocks on Thursdays and they go on sale at 7:02pm eastern. This means you basically have to sit there and press refresh and pray that your click goes through. I picked my diaper - a cute one with apples on it (one of the twins' favorite words) - and waited until it was time. Hyena Cart has this handy time telling tool that tells you exactly what time it is, down to the second. I started getting nervous at 7:01:42. Why was I so nervous? You'd think that with the amount of adrenaline pumping through my veins and the rate my heart was beating that I was waiting to see if I won the Oscar I'd been nominated for.
Suddenly the screne changes. There is now a "buy" button that I can click! I click... it's in my cart... well, that wasn't so hard. I proceed to checkout, pay for my goods ($23 when you add in shipping) and go back to stare at my newly purchased diaper. It's awfully cute. Too bad it's not waterproof and I'm going to have to cover up that cuteness with a PUL cover. Oh well, it's all in the name of research, right?
I'll put up a review when the diaper arrives. Keep checking back as I plan on added more pictures and videos to help people learn about the different kinds of diapers that I'm reviewing.
Check out my new diaper. If you click on the image it will take you to the BSRB website:
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