Free Side-Snap Diaper Cover Pattern!


Here’s a free version of my side-snap diaper pattern, with instructions for making a quick-sew fleece diaper cover. Sizes included are small, medium, and large. Happy sewing!


 

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Cut out a single piece from thick polyester fleece (blizzard or anti-pill both work fine), and mark out the snap/elastic placement.
I like to turn the ends of the elastic over about 1/4″ when I sew it down. It makes it look neater, and it seems to be more durable this way.
Line up the end of the elastic with the elastic marking and slide under the presser foot.
Use a 3-step zig-zag stitch and backstitch a couple of times to secure the end of the elastic.
Now pull the elastic taut and stitch down the length. You may need to use one hand to guide the elastic through the machine.
Stop about 1/4″ away from the end elastic marking.
Cut the elastic, leaving about 1/2″.
Turn the end under.
Stitch over the end and backstitch a couple of times to secure.
Repeat process for all elastic.

Apply snaps (sockets on the wings facing out, studs on the front facing in).

For extra durability, you can use fleece scraps to reinforce the snaps. A small piece behind each snap, or a strip behind each row of snaps is sufficient.
You’re done!

January 6, 2011
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20 Responses to “Free Side-Snap Diaper Cover Pattern!”

  1. Gwen, on January 21st, 2011 at 9:48 pm Said:

    this was great.

    Thanks

  2. Gwen, on January 21st, 2011 at 9:52 pm Said:

    not sure if you answer question or not. could I also use this pattern to make an AIO diaper.

  3. Jahnavi, on January 22nd, 2011 at 6:57 am Said:

    Yes! In addition to covers, I’ve used this pattern to make AIOs, fitteds, and pockets! I’m afraid I don’t have any instructions for doing so, but the pattern outline works very well if you know the basics. If you look at this post, I used this pattern to make all three of those diapers. :)

  4. Heather, on January 29th, 2011 at 4:58 pm Said:

    This was a very clear pattern and my covers turned out great! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

  5. katie, on March 21st, 2011 at 2:08 am Said:

    this pattern is sooooo AWESOME and easy to use i am addicted thanks sooo much

  6. Geet, on July 27th, 2011 at 11:04 pm Said:

    Is there a sizing chart for this cover. I would like to make a fitted diaper for my daughter with waist – 18, thighs – 11 and rise 16-18. Would SMALL fit her?

  7. Shery, on August 19th, 2011 at 6:54 am Said:

    Yes, I was wondering about a sizing chart as well…

  8. Kimberly, on November 18th, 2011 at 5:17 pm Said:

    I was wondering about the elastic leaving marks on the baby? It seems it would be uncomfortable up against their skin? Have you had any issues with this in the past?

  9. Jahnavi, on November 18th, 2011 at 5:23 pm Said:

    I’ve never had any issues with it with my boys. I’ve found that the fleece is stretchy enough that they’ve never ended up being too tight anywhere. It might be an issue for sensitive skin – which neither of my boys has.

    If you’re worried about the elastic, you can always do a double layer of fleece with the elastic in between either in a casing or a blind zig-zag. I’ve seen them turned and topstiched or just zig-zagged/serged around the edges.

  10. masliana, on February 21st, 2012 at 7:14 am Said:

    thank you for sharing, a question is, how to do this?…..
    “If you’re worried about the elastic, you can always do a double layer of fleece with the elastic in between either in a casing or a blind zig-zag.” …. I can’t imagine how to sew the elastic without see it.

  11. Jahnavi, on February 22nd, 2012 at 6:04 am Said:

    What I do to zig-zag elastic in blind is make a casing out of pins. Basically, I’ll put in a row of pins with just enough space between the pin entry/exit points to thread the elastic in through them. That way the pins keep the elastic from moving from side to side, but I can still stretch it as I go. Then as long as I zig-zag down the part where the pins are covered in fabric in the middle, I know I’m sewing the elastic down too.

    Does that make sense? It’s kind of hard to explain, maybe I’ll put up a brief pin-casing tutorial soon. :)

  12. Amanda, on April 5th, 2012 at 1:24 pm Said:

    Can I use PUL to make these covers?

  13. Juliet, on August 10th, 2012 at 3:00 pm Said:

    Thanks! Super easy pattern to follow! This is our first so I am SO excited to make super cute covers! And with this pattern, I can knock em out all day! :D

  14. Erin, on November 7th, 2012 at 6:31 pm Said:

    Hi,
    I was wondering how much you like fleece? I have been making covers out of PUL but not fleece. Do you like that better? Just looking for input! Thanks!

  15. Addie, on December 14th, 2012 at 2:37 pm Said:

    I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t do this with PUL. I have been trying to figure out how to do a one layer PUL cover for a while. I really don’t care for the exposed elastic, but I’m thinking of a few ways you could cover it. It is possible that the PUL might fray where there is no elastic and you are stretchy the edges without finishing it, kwim?

  16. SR, on December 28th, 2012 at 4:47 am Said:

    Hi,
    Is there a size chart that you could share pls? This pattern looks super cute and I’m certainly sewing a few for my LO, but trying to figure out the size(s) to make…
    Thank you so much!

  17. Mari, on March 7th, 2013 at 4:55 am Said:

    Wow this pattern worked great! I’m new to cloth diapering and have been doing a lot of research. This pattern was my third try and it was perfect! I did a double layer of fleece so the elastic ended up in between layers, it was perfect! I just did a zig zag stitch around the edges to bind the two layers together and it worked out great! Thank you! I love it! Now to make more!

  18. Mari, on March 7th, 2013 at 9:33 am Said:

    Question: Why is the newborn size smaller than the small? Is small preemie?

  19. Mari, on March 7th, 2013 at 9:35 am Said:

    I meant why is the newborn size larger than the small?

  20. Tabitha, on April 11th, 2013 at 1:14 am Said:

    I made one using pul. I have not had trouble with pul fraying in the past. I just made this cover as a gift and I’m not yet sure how well it wears and washes yet…

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