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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's included with the pattern? A. The Trimsies pattern is a 18 page PDF document that includes detailed instructions, pictures, and pattern pieces. There are helpful tips and tricks sprinkled throughout the instructions as well. The instructions will guide you through making side-snapping fitted and all-in-one diapers. The pattern sizes include small, medium, and large. Soaker and doubler patterns are also included for each size including both a regular cut and an extra trim cut. Q. What kind of diapers can I make with the pattern? A. The instructions will guide you through making side-snapping fitted and all-in-one diapers. The soaker and optional doubler are attached at the front of the diaper on top of the interior diaper layer (rather than hidden between the layers). The soaker and doubler stay right where you need absorbency since they are attached in the front. Since they are flap style soakers, they wash cleaner and dry faster (often in just one dryer cycle). See the Gallery for photos of Trimsies diapers and pattern variations. Q. Can I make a pocket diaper with this pattern? A. Yes, just make the all-in-one without attaching the soakers. The easiest way to make a pocket is to cut a slit in the back of the diaper approximately an inch or two beneath your topstitching under the back elastic. This works best with fleece since it won't ravel. Q. Do I need a snap press? A. The current pattern includes snap placement only, however the pattern will work for either front-aplix fastening or size-aplix fastening (you'll just need to eye up where to place it since it isn't marked on the pattern). Look for an updated version of the Trimsies pattern in a few months with hook and loop placement! Q. Do I need a serger? A. A serger is not required. If you have a serger, you can serge the soaker and doubler, but if you only have a sewing machine, you can turn and topstitch the soaker and doubler instead. Q. How much fabric will I need to make a Trimsies? A. A small Trimsies will use 2-3 pieces of fabric that are 14" wide by 14.5" tall. A medium will use 2-3 pieces of fabric that are 17" by 17" (but you could squeeze by with a 16" by 16" piece of fabric). A large will use 2-3 pieces of fabric that are 20" wide by 19" tall. Soakers and doublers will use additional fabric. Q. How much is the pattern and what type of payments do you accept? A. You can purchase the Trimsies pattern for $8 using PayPal or RME. See the Trimsies shop for more details or to purchase the pattern. Q. What size Trimsies should I make? A. Size small Trimsies will fit most newborns and small babies with a waist size less than 15" and thighs less than 9". The size small may run slightly smaller than many smalls that you are used to. Size medium Trimsies generally fit babies/toddlers with a waist size 17" or less and thighs 11" or less. Size large Trimsies fit toddlers with a waist size 15" to 25" and thighs that measure 9" to 14". Please see the Elastic page for even more details on elastic and sizing. Q. How much elastic should I use? A. Please see the Elastic page for more details on elastic and sizing. Q. Can I make a tri-folded snap in or lay in soaker for my Trimsies diaper? A. Yes, please see the Folded Soakers page for measurements to make folded snap in or lay in Trimsies soakers. Q. Can I sell diapers made from the Trimsies pattern? A. This pattern is for personal use only. You are welcome to sell new or used diapers that you have made from this pattern for the cost of materials only. You may not charge for your time unless you purchase a Trimsies license. Q. Where can I get more information on purchasing a Trimsies license? A. Please see the Licensing FAQ. Q. Can I trade diapers made from this pattern? A. Yes, you are welcome to trade diapers you've made from this pattern. Q. Can I sell my Trimsies pattern when I don't need it anymore? A. Yes, you can give or sell your Trimsies pattern to someone else as long as you don't keep a hard copy or a digital copy. Q. Where can I buy a Trimsies diaper that's already made? A. Check out the list of Trimsies licensees. |
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