The Best Trinsies I ever made

I think this is the best trimsies I made.

Because my vintage Singer doesn't have zigzag, so I have been tacked both end of leg elastics. For some reason, my side seams are always off, they look ugly.

This time I did it on my own way, I sewed the top of inner and outer fabrics together first, then I sewed the side seams, after then I sewed the legs, rolled in 1/4" and topstitch it. Sewed 1/2" from the topstitch I did and insert elastic.

Now my side seams and leg openings are beautiful!!

The Green Chick is Size M, and the Robot is Size S.

Front of the Trainer

Back

Prefold Belt and Matching Diaper Set for Elimination Communication (EC)

Since the Prefold Belt works great, I decide to make more.  But I don't like how bulky the prefold, so I sew some trimmer diaper for it, there are elastics on both legs, so it will be more fitted.  I used the same fabrics as the belt, make it matching set.  After I test it, and if it works great, I will offer the matching set at my ETSY and Artfire stores.  Meanwhile, the prefold belts will be available for sale by next week.

Prefold Belt for Elimination Communication

I don't have enough trainers, so it is pain to his prefold and diaper cover each time I think he has to go potty.  Until recently, I saw some EC online stores, they sell something called Prefold Belt.  It is an elastic belt, it keeps the prefold from falling off, and it is easy to take off the prefold when your baby has to go potty.  I think that is SMART!! 

And tonight, I finally have time to make my own Prefold Belt.  I used the flannel scrapes.  If it worked good, I will try to use PUL or Wool Interlock, coz they won't wick like flannel.  It took me about 15 mins to make one.  So far it works good.  And I think it looks great on Lukie too!  Looks better than Snappies!! 

Elimination Communication - Open Crotch Pants

See what I found in my closet???  Open Crotch Pants!!!

I am not sure that is front or back.

I totally forgot that my mom brought those open crotch pants when she visited me last Dec.  At that time, I planned to throw them away, coz I couldn't imagine Lukie wearing them, looked ridiculous!!  But since I am doing EC, they are very useful.  Now the weather is getting cold, naked is not an option.  Plus it is super convenient, when I think he has to go, I can just put him on the potty without taking trainers or diapers.

But I did get pee all over me few times when he was on my lap, he didn't cue me for pees.  For prevent myself get wet, I found a solution.  I put PF on the top and tuck under the elastic.  It is still very easy to take off the PF when he needs to go.

With PF.

without PF.

Another Trimsies Pull Up Trainer

Just sewed another Trimsies Pull Up Trainer, this one took less time to sew, I think because I used "stretch" needle instead "universal", I didn't know anything about needles until I read some blogs about sewing knits.  The trainer looks much better than last one.  But it is still not perfect, I still have hard time to sew the rib knit, it stretches a lot, I used the longest stitch on my sewing machine and I didn't pull the fabrics, I guess I just need more practices.

Front

Back

I think it is a little bit loose.

Sexy Back

Elimination Communication Pull Up Trainer

I am trainer tester for a lady on Diaper Sewing Diva Board. Here is the newest trainer I sewed. I really love the fabrics I chose, they look very cute together.

Front

Back

Lukie models for me

Elimination Communication: Trimsies Pull Up Trainer

We bought Lukie an environmental friendly potty which is made of bamboo, after you are done, you can dig it to your yard, and it is biodegradable.  We started Elimination Communication, we are able to catch up poop in the potty twice.  YEAH!!!  We are so proud of him.  He is only 8-month old.  But then I found a big problem, it is his diapers.  It took forever to take off, I always thought we were going to miss it by the time his diaper was off.  So I think it is time to sew him some trainers.

I was looking around several trainer patterns, some people recommend Tinkle Time Trainer (TTT) and Trimsies Trainer.  But most people said TTT is more time-consuming to sew and more difficult, and Trimsies is very easy and quick.  Plus I am testing a Trainer Pattern for a lady which her style reminds me TTT.  So I decide to try Trimsie.  It is very simple pattern if I have a zigzag on my vintage Singer.  However, I don't.  It is do-able with straight stitch machine, but it requires more time and it becomes more difficult, or I should require more sewing skills.  I finished one, I used OBV as inner, PUL as outer and Knit as Side Panel.  It is very difficult to sew OBV and knit.

It turns out really cute, but not the sewing part.  I love how it fits Lukie.   I am in the process of the 2nd trainer, but I am getting a little discourage, I had to stop, so tomorrow I am going to get my CHEAP CRAPPY Kenmore from my garage.  Coz it has zigzag, hopefully, it will make my job easier.  But Man, I hate that machine, I remember how frustrated when I sewed with it long time ago.