Historical review: This article preserves our original experience with Babyville Boutique cloth diaper fabrics and sewing supplies. Product lines, retailers and availability have changed over time, so references to products and availability should be read in that historical context.
Have you ever thought about sewing your own cloth diapers? Babyville Boutique offered PUL cloth diaper fabrics in delightful prints and colorful solids.
They also offered coordinating notions, including fold-over elastic, hook and loop tape, snaps, embellishments, patterns and idea books.
Professional Looking Hand-Sewn Diapers
High Quality Fabrics
I received a sampling of coordinating fabrics and notions from their gender-neutral Playful Pond line. I was very impressed with the quality of their fabrics, and loved how everything was perfectly coordinated!
Babyville Boutique offered PUL cloth diaper fabrics. At the time of this review, many retailers sold complete yards as well as sets of three coordinating “diaper cuts,” which were 18×22-inch pieces designed to provide enough fabric to cut a single diaper without a lot of waste.
I was actually able to cut two newborn diaper covers out of a single diaper cut. The benefit of diaper cuts was that you could try more fabric prints and solids for a lower price than purchasing full yards.
I’ve seen lots of PUL fabrics, and the samples I received from Babyville were soft and supple, with a strong laminate.
They also offered EZ Adjust Tape (hook and loop), fold-over elastics, snaps, and other elements designed to coordinate with each fabric line.
The Finishing Touches
Babyville Boutique went beyond fabrics with coordinating woven tags and satin appliques. Whether used to dress up diapers or embellish other sewing projects, these details gave handmade creations a personal and professional finish.
The “Baby Essentials Made Easy” book also included ideas for gifts and baby accessories.
Perfectly Coordinating
I was really excited by the diapers I was able to sew using the Babyville Boutique fabric line. I made a newborn cover using a popular free cover pattern and a pocket diaper using a Babyville Boutique pattern. Both showed how the fabrics worked together with the coordinating elements.
Check out our newborn cover tutorial to see more of the Babyville Boutique fabric and coordinates in action. It includes photos showing how to sew a diaper cover with double gussets using fold-over elastic.
Inspiration and Support
Babyville Boutique also made cloth diaper sewing more accessible by offering pattern books and project ideas.
I loved the Baby Essentials book that they sent me. It included ideas ranging from basket liners and embellished prefolds to baby toys and gifts.
They also sent me a pattern book for their sized easy-stuff pocket diaper. It was detailed, with full-size patterns, photos, and easy-to-follow instructions. The pocket diaper I sewed from it stuffed from the side rather than the front or back.
Disclosure: Babyville Boutique provided me with a sampler of cloth diaper fabrics and notions to facilitate this original review. The opinions expressed are my own. This article has been preserved from our original review; availability and product lines may have changed since it was first published.