How to sew a Pocket Diaper

Step 6 Finishing the diaper

Now that the pocket elastics are properly installed, you need to flip the diaper right side out. Remember that your leg elastics are still pinned at the back.

Also, when flipping right side out, be sure that all edges are turned all the way out. You can even use a knitting needle to get into tight spots.

Now it's time to sew the pocket. The pocket seams serve two purposes. 1) Keeps the insert from sliding around to where you don't want it and 2) makes a casing for the leg elastic.

1. Start with your diaper rightside out. Sew one straight line starting at the edge of the loop side and ending 3 inches from the end of the diaper. DO NOT sew any part of the elastic (remember, the pin's still in there). Repeat on the other side of the loop fastener (see photo).

2. Finishing the leg elastic: There should be room enough between the back of the diaper and the end of the pocket seam to reach in and feel where the elastic is pinned down. Holding elastic firmly in place, carefully remove the pin. Don't let go of the elastic.

3. Now take the elastic and stretch until the leg gusset is desired tension. Tack down with the sewing machine (don't stress over this step, once again we're making diapers, not watches).
Repeat on other side.