testing phase

testing new patterns and prints for AQILheartALYA

black and yellow birdie - size L AIO

baby blue + pink - onesize AI2

pink stripes, size L , AIO 

my favorite blue + green paisley , size L, AIO 

both bottom two are made using cotton knit which is super duper soft to the baby skin.. need to find more cute prints coz i must say i love them so much..

and guess what..i'm going to give this reusable shopping bag/laundry bag as a free gift to the first ____ (undecided yet) buyers :) :) personalized summore!! obviously your kids name not mine ..hehe..because im just cool like that!! hahaha...

excited to wait for the label to arrive.. insyaAllah..soon...

Love, 

Aisyah Samsudin

Diaper Materials - Pros and Cons

found this info here.

this is for my future reference :)

Diaper Materials - Pros and Cons

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So I'm currently fascinated by different materials and the way they work for diapers. I even compiled a list from what I've heard on threads and read in forums. Do you mamas agreed with this? Please help add/suggest things!

Soaker Materials (aka Absorbent, Liquid Holding Inner Fabrics)

• Microfiber
  PROS: Super Absorbent, Quick Absorption, Cheap
  CONS: Should Not Touch Skin, Synthetic materials may be more susceptible to detergent buildup, skin sensitivities and smells. Can have compression leaking.
• Hemp
  PROS: Super Absorbent, Trim, Natural material
  CONS: Can hold smells/harder to clean, Gets crunchy overtime, can have slower drying time
  TYPES: Fleece, French Terry, Velour (HTF)
• Bamboo
  PROS: Super Absorbent, Quick Absorption, Trim, Natural material, Stays soft
  CONS: Can have slower drying time, can be expensive, less durable than cotton
  TYPES: Fleece (used smooth side out else it pills), French Terry, Velour, Loop Terry
  
• Heavy Weight Cottons (Sherpa, Burley Knit Terry, ??)
  PROS: Good Absorbency, Natural materials, easy to clean/maintain, durable
  CONS: Bulkier
  
• Regular Cottons (Birdseye, Flannel, Terrycloth, ??)
  PROS: Absorbent, Trim, Natural material, easy to clean/maintain, Stays soft, durable
  CONS: Many layers needed, pilling (flannel)

Stay-Dry Materials (aka Non-Absorbent, Pass-thru Inner Fabrics)

• Suedecloth
  PROS: Soft, Like new with wear, Easy to clean solids from
  CONS: Synthetic materials may be more susceptible to detergent buildup, skin sensitivities and smells. No stretch, edges may fray
• Microfleece
  PROS:Soft, Cheap
  CONS: Synthetic materials may be more susceptible to detergent buildup, skin sensitivities and smells. Pills over time, Wears thin.
• Athletic Wicking Material
  PROS:Soft, Cheap
  CONS: Synthetic materials may be more susceptible to detergent buildup, skin sensitivities and smells. Pills over time, Wears thin,
  TYPES: Some brandnames are PowerDry, Under Armour, CoolPlus, DrySkin, etc.
• Velours (Cotton, Bamboo or Hemp)
  PROS: Soft, Natural material
  CONS: Not a true stay-dry, gets crunchy overtime
• Raw Silk
  PROS: Natural properties promote healthy skin
  CONS: Not a true stay-dry, gets crunchy overtime, Relatively rough, wears thin,not often used

Water Proof/Resistant Materials (aka Moisture-Blocking Outer Fabrics)

• PUL (Polyurethane Laminate)
  PROS: Very waterproof, Relatively inexpensive, Many Colors/Prints
  CONS: Not breathable, if made with cotton fabric it may wick
• Waterproof Nylon
  PROS: Very waterproof
  CONS: Relatively expensive, not breathable, should not be dried in the dryer
• Vinyl
  PROS: Cheap, easy to find, very waterproof
  CONS: Not breathable, should not be dried in dryer
• Polyester Fleece
  PROS: Breathable, Comes in many weights (higher = denser), wide price range
  CONS: Synthetic materials may be more susceptible to detergent buildup, skin sensitivities and smells. May look worn down quickly
• Wool
  PROS: Most Breathable, Self-Cleaning (if lanolized), Infrequent washing needed, Doubles as clothing.
  CONS: Expensive, Requires special care/cleaning routine, should not be dried in the dryer
  TYPES: Merino, Alpaca, Angora, Mohair, Llama | Knit, Woven, Interlock, Crocheted

a new chapter

I've been having problems with what I wanted to focus on for a while since I just love to sew everything. Everything is a challenge and there's nothing I dont like or would not try sewing. This became a little bit overwhelming after a while so I've decided to focus on kids stuff - mainly cloth diaper, baby blankets, dresses coz after trying other diff things, I find that this makes me happy the most. also I am most passionate about.

so far I've been collecting materials, testing patterns, figuring out whats the best materials..bla bla bla... so insyaAllah... I'll be launching this soon.

I pray that Allah will give me the patience and strength in this new chapter. amin.


sneak peak

In Shaa Allah



Love,
Aisyah Samsudin