DOUBLE GUSSET DIAPER WRAP TUTORIAL - in wool

So I finally got the wool for mye diaper wraps (yay). And made my first wrap and cut the others. However I couldn't find a pattern or instructions for a double gusset (just singles). So I figured it out myself and am sharing for others.  The wool I got is 100% wool, 10% of which is cashmere (Oh so so soft).   The wrap is one layer plus a second in the wet zone. I used braided elastic in the back, and the gussests.?  I used Velcro to fasten (you can change to snaps if you like).  I edged some in bias and some in grograin ribbon. 

Here is a pic of the first one (the tutorial is me making #2)

Here is a diagram of the pattern (so you can clearly see measurements (the main piece is half a diaper and needs to be cut on the fold )

The pattern will fit on a piece of fabric that is 19 5/8 inch by 17 4/8 inch. fold over part way so main piece fits on folded over material along with the gusset. place pieces as shown.

The dots on the pattern show where the points where elastic is sewn too. using these dots, mark your fabric. You will need to cut the following pieces of elastic: • 1 back waist 7 3/8 inch • 2 gusset A 5 2/8 inch • 2 gusset B 5 inch. place core in wet zone and sew near edge. Set your sewing machine for longest stitch and sew on elastic to back waist and gusset A (each leg). Stretch elastic out evenly as you sew. Sew right near edge.

With right sides together zigzag stitch curved edge of gusset B to gusset A (stretching gusset A to fit). Gusset B will extend about 1/2 inch beyond gusset A. Turn over and run straight stitch along outside of elastic. repeat on other side.

Zigzag stitch elastic to straight edge of gusset B, stretching evenly.

Add the trim such as Bias tape (beginning seamstresses should use this) all around the outside edge.
Cut an 11cm and a 4cm piece of Velcro. Attach (straight stitch) the 11cm piece if loop to the outside front center. Then attach the 4cm piece of loop to the outside back corner.

Cut the 11cm piece of hook in half and sew to both inside back corners. Discard the 4cm piece if hook.

And your done :)

Fabric For Diaper Wraps

Like choosing fabric for diapers and liners, fabric for wraps is about balancing the different properties.  In general however they fabrics used tend to be a much closer pick making it a bit more about personal preference. 

PUL.
This is probably one of the most popular choices.  It is waterproof.  So as long as you change the diaper and have the wrap properly placed over the edges of the diapers you will not have a leak.  This is why its popular and I really like them.  Is there a downside? Yes, bit it's more about preference.  It is in no way a natural fabric.  It needs to be laundered seperate as it shouldn't go on the hottest laundry settings. And it's not very breathable.  That's why I like to opt for no cover at times, particularly in the summer. 

Wool. 
Its all natural and designed by nature to keep you dry.  Its antimicrobrial too.  If you've ever been in the rain in a wool sweater you have a good clear picture of how it works as a diaper cover. And its the original diaper cover material.  Also it's super breathable and is warm in winter yet cool in summer. However it's not so great under a pair of pants, tights, sleeper or leggings.  That's when you get leaks.  Kinda like a compression leak.  So as a wrap it has a major downside.  Now for a night time wrap under a nightgown or on its own without PJ's or sleepers it's great.  So how do people use it? People who are aware of this use Longies and Shorties.  These are long pants and shorts made of wool and used to function as a diaper wrap / clothing.  You can also get underwear or wrap style for summer days.  Wool does require some special care.  First you can't wash in hot water (and your diapers and liners should be washed in hot so these go seperately).  And (at least) once a month you must add in lanolin (natures waterproofing) . 

Fleece and Minky
Fleece and minky are water repellent.  It works as a diaper wrap.  However like wool it doesn't work as well under clothes (although better then wool).  Fleece and Minky are warmer then wool or PUL.  It is more breathable then PUL but less so then wool.  It can get ammonia build up and require stripping.  Using as a wrap only means that ammonia on the fleece or minky wont cause diaper rash, but will acquire a smell that will need stripping. Boiling your laundry at each use (as a washing meathod) will prevent this. 

Taffeta.
Kushies has the only taffeta wrap I have seen.  It is waterproof and completely man-made. It absolutely works.  I got my first one with baby #5.  It is thinner then all the other wrap materials and you will find way less bulk with this wrap.  Like wool it is breathable.  Oddly I completely forgot about this wrap till Mom asked me if I wanted the taffeta ones again.  Downfall: (other then being synthetic as mentioned) I only know of the one by Kushies and despite the size claim it stops fitting just before 20lbs so you have to switch from infant to toddler wrap a little early.  Which is totally doable.

So wondering what I will use?  I plan to have some taffeta wraps for daytime (thanks mom for the reminder lol)  I am torn between a fleece or wool night wrap.  Ultimately I think the downfall of wool over fleece as a night wrap comes down to laundry.  And for me fleece will be the easier of the two.  For some wool will be seen as easier.  I invision making a fleece wrap that will go in a taffeta (over the prefold)  as an extra night time layer instead of extra liners.  And then sometimes I wonder about wool....I like natural, I've always wanted to go this route. .  Fleece.seems easier...but synthetic ....we will see what I end up doing.  So although I said I wont use fleece in a diaper, I am heavily considering it as a night time layer worn between prefold and taffeta wrap. 

PUL WRAP with double gusset leg

FLEECE WRAP with cuffed legs (this is a pull on)

WOOL COVERS of various styles. These are so nice that I thought id pull this with a link so if your interested, check out this site: http://amberperrypatterns.com/wordpress/what-is-a-wool-soaker-longies/201

TAFFETA WRAP also double gusset

I hope the pics showed styles as well as materials. You can use different styles with different materials especially when making your own. There are of course ones that also do up with snaps in PUL and fleece, but otherwise they are pretty much the same.