Baby Butt Sweaters... AKA Felted Soakers

Well, with the winter weather upon us and a super sweater sale at the local ARC Stores here in Denver, I got inspired to try a project I've been meaning to get around to...

THE BABY BUTT SWEATER

These little creations are my first attempt at fleeced wool cloth diaper covers.  The cheap, easy and loved part?  They are made from recycled wool sweaters from the thrift store.  Hard to believe, I know!  Super easy and useful.

So for this project you will need wool sweaters of any style and variety you choose.  I have made several different versions (still figuring what works best) but I will give you the basics so you can tweak it to make it your own.  The style in the picture are for newborns but the measurements can be adjusted to fit bigger kiddies too!

So with your sweater, you wash in hot water and dry twice to felt.  Once it is felted, lay the sweater flat and cut two triangles out of the front and back of the sweater, using the bottom of the sweater as the guide.  Each side should measure 13".

This picture shows the left-overs after cutting out your two triangles.

From here you simply fold up the center of the triangle to touch the waistband of the diaper then sew along the two seams.  Be sure to leave enough room for leg holes in each hem. 

Here is the front of the Butt Sweater, where I sewed the two seams to the waistband.

And here is the butt of the final product. 

Very cute!!!! So try it! A felted wool diaper cover will cost you around $35 pre-made.  The total for this soaker... $.50.  That's some serious savings.