Cloth Diapers

I did a craft fair a while back where someone suggested I start making cloth diapers.  She said "you'll make a killing".  I wasn't really interested in "making a killing" so I kind of filed that idea away.  I didn't use cloth diapers for my kids, so the concept has always been somewhat foreign to me. 

 In thinking about what kinds of classes might be interesting to teach at Beehive Sewing Studio, I revisited the idea. 

Oh my goodness, not only are these easy to make, but also adorable.  They came out so cute, I almost wish we weren't officially done having babies.....not really.

I made an "all in one" type diaper.  It has a 6 layer flannel soaker sewn in under the fleece lining.  I put a layer of PUL (that waterproof diaper fabric you can now buy at Joann) under the knit outer.  For the blue one, the fabric and cool graphic came from a re-purposed shirt.  Can't get more environmentally friendly than that!  There's also an additional 6 layer flannel soaker you can add inside.

So what do you think?  Since I have no experience with them, do you think making these would make a good class? 

I'd love to hear what you think.

Serged Fabric Napkins and Some News

First, the fun news.  There's a new sewing studio opening up nearby and I've been asked to teach a serger workshop.  Beehive Sewing is a cool new concept.  They provide all the tools you need, you bring the fabric and ideas and get to work. 

I get to play with this amazing Babylock serger, which is making my old Janome nervous that it may get replaced soon.  

Teaching on this machine almost feels like cheating since threading is unbelievably easy and switching between regular stitching and rolled hem is as easy as turning a knob and removing a needle.

I was looking for an easy project for the class that would have broad appeal.  My ideas generally relate to kids and babies, which might not appeal to everyone, so my super-smart sister suggested fabric napkins. 

 I sifted through my scrap bin and whipped up a couple.  I LOVE the way these turned out.  So simple, yet so beautiful and practical.  And really doable for a beginner. 

I'd love some suggestions.  What would you like to see in a beginner serger class?