Classic RRP (Rita's Rump Pocket) pattern.
This pattern is a one-size fits most flannel fitted pocket pattern that does not have closures. It fits tiny babies to large toddlers and is very trim. It is a very simple fast diaper to sew up and you can find everything you need to make one at your local Walmart or fabric store. Did I mention that RRPs are also reversible? Use cute prints as the outer and the inner, and you have two cute looks with one diaper.
Above is the RRP on a baby and a toddler. 
Here you can see how folding down the front of the RRP makes the rise shorter for smaller babies. The fleece covers pictured on here are made from the Mile High Monkeys pattern . For great FREE diapers and pull-on trainer pattern (which you can make with fleece and it becomes an excellent cover) please visit The Nappy Network . You can literally make a great cover for a buck or less.Here is the free downloadable RRP PDF pattern :
http://www.mediafire.com/?hdhzmv9d7ji
Second download link HERE!
48 comments:
Hi Rita,
What a great pattern! I am anxious to try it as other patterrns I have tried have not had a snug fit on my DS. Yours looks great because I will be able to adjust it exactly.
Two questions:
1) What kind of elastic do you use and do you buy it at JoAnns/Hancock?
2) Would FOE work?
Joanne
Thanks Joanne! Yes, I love these diapers because they are completely adjustable. And so comfortable. I use Stretchrite elastic from local stores like Joann's and Walmart. I prefer the regular knit elastic, 1/4 - 3/8 inch, or the braided elastic, 1/4 - 3/8 inch. The knit elastic is a bit softer so I use that normally, but the braided works fine also.
I have never used FOE and would love to know if it worked!
Thank you from France for sharing yours patterns.
I have made 2 of your diaper pattern, which I added velcros (1 central band for my too big tighs daughter and one cross-over-tab).
I made one of your cover pattern, which I put a band of fleece 9 cmlong and large of the top side,inside the top side due to add prefold bands and inserts directly in the cover or nextly tiny diapers of your pattern to make ai2, this is a kinf of pouch.
Would you mind if your blog is mentionned on a forum website to show your patterns. you can also consult my gallery on this forum nextly.
http://bulle-de-nature.com/
This is a site of promotion of diapers wearing that is not common in France... (APCL bulle de coton association)
all the best.
khris76.
khris76, I would be honored to have my blog listed on your website! I am so impressed that my pattern is being used in France! Thank you for your kind remarks. I would love to see pictures of your adaptions if you are willing to share. Rita
I am new to CDing, do these need a waterproof cover or can I put a PUL layer in somehow? Thanks! :)
Yes Sarah, you have to use a cover on these diapers (or use fleece or PUL as the outer).
Hi Rita, what great patterns thanx for sharing, I can't wait to get down to my fabric shop tomorrow and get sewing!!!
I'm excited to get started on making these diapers. I just have one question - what do you stuff the diapers with, did I miss that part?
Thanks
Erin P,
Gilbert AZ
Just wanted to let you know that I posted about this pattern on my CROQ Zine blog (http://www.croqzine.com/blog) and I stole your pics... they were so cute! I hope you don't mind. If so, let me know and I'll remove them ASAP.
Thanks for this pattern! I can't wait to try it.
Heather
Thanks everyone! Erin, you stuff them with anything that can absorb moisture. Like cotton prefold diapers (the cheap ones from Target/Walmart work great), old kitchen towels, washcloths (small babies), microfiber auto towels, you name it. And Heather, I am thrilled to be on your blog! I am a bit embarrassed by the pics however. I took them in a rush a long time ago just to post on a diapering blog about my newest diapering invention. Eventually I released the pattern and was too lazy to go back and do "real" pictures. This is really sad because I have a few photography blogs and I am usually incredibly anal about all photos I ever post anywhere!
Rita, I've made tons of cloth diapers and looking through your pattern, I've decided without even making one that this just may be my favorite yet!!! It can be used for all ages and sizes and with grandbabies on the way now, I want something that my children can use for years to come. I believe your diaper will do just that. Thanks for making it available for us all!
I'm on a ladies forum and would love to mention your blog.
Thanks,
Linda
You are so welcome Linda, and I would love for you to post a link of my blog on your board. I think people are scared to try the RRP because you have to pin it, but once you get used to pinning it is faster to pin then do snaps or velcro. Not to mention the kids can't get these diapers off!
But I am so happy that you like the pattern. I do too, my son is wearing one right now!
Thank you so much for posting the links love your pattern. This is going to be so helpful for new moms and baby showers.Well post your blog on mine to tell others to see it here.Hugs ginger (lovestodream)
Anyone wanting me post there tutorials let me know please.
can you tell me what the length of the elastics are on the legs and on the back?
thanks,
eva
Veev, you are sewing the elastic in the seam allowance, so you just tack one end down and pull like heck and sew it down as pulling. Then cut it off the roll when you tack it down. Braided elastics should be pulled a bit softer, knit can be pulled very taut. I would just do one and see what you think!
Is it possible to use a Snappi on these? Do they even need a fastener if used with a cover?
Yes, you can use a snappi, especially if you use a "grabby" outer fabric like sherpa or baby terry. But people do snappi flannel and velour.
And no, you don't need a closure at all if you use a wrap diaper cover or tight pull-up. They work great as lay-ins, especially since they have elastic in the legs so they hold in poop.
Have you used this pattern on newborns? Or heard from anyone who has. Just wondering if can be folded down far enough not to irritate umbilical cord.
Rita -
Thanks for providing your pattern! I have a bunch of prefolds that I hoped my husband would get behind using, but he thinks they're "too hard" so I'm going to try converting a couple of them into fitted diapers (he's a big fan of Kissaluvs but my son's about to grow out of them and I would really like to use what I've got rather than buy more diapers!). Can this pattern be used to convert a prefold?
Thanks again!
Thanks everyone for your great comments and the links on your blogs.
Justwondering, I used these on my newborn. Just stuff with a cloth wipe and fold. They do work! Just don't overstuff them.
Amy, you can use this pattern to convert prefolds, but you will have to add some fabric to the wings to make them long enough.
Hi Rita,
I've been playing with your pattern for months, this is the result :)
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Hi Rita,
I've been playing with your pattern for months, this is the result :)
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I've been crankin' these out! I did shorten the wings to make them meet in the middle so I could use two pins instead of one. I've done them with the pocket, without the pocket, with and without back elastic, you name it! My favorite is shortened wings, back elastic with a pocket, topstitched and blind sewing the leg elastic. I'm using an outer print knit, a hidden layer of bamboo fleece and an inner layer of bamboo velour. I make a stuffable soaker out of 2 layers of the bamboo fleece, and one layer of the velour and do the same to make a smaller lay in soaker. I end up with as many layers as are in a GoodMama diaper with about a third of the price!!! Thanks for perfect freebie!!
Just downloaded and printed your pattern. Will be trying it tonight, I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for sharing
Rita,
Thank you so much for this pattern. Sewing cloth diapers is a new 'mission' for me as they will literally be sent to a mission field in Botswana and Zimbabwe, Africa, from East Texas. They will be going to a couple of hospitals and a clinic to be given away to moms and babies. A group of church ladies have volunteered to help sew but the pattern we had was huge! This one looks perfect as I already know the ladies in Botswana are used diaper pins so we don't have to worry about any 'extras' like snaps or velcro.
Thank you so much and when we get some made I'll send you a picture.
Debbie
Rita,
Thank you so much for this pattern. Sewing cloth diapers is a new 'mission' for me as they will literally be sent to a mission field in Botswana and Zimbabwe, Africa, from East Texas. They will be going to a couple of hospitals and a clinic to be given away to moms and babies. A group of church ladies have volunteered to help sew but the pattern we had was huge! This one looks perfect as I already know the ladies in Botswana are used diaper pins so we don't have to worry about any 'extras' like snaps or velcro.
Thank you so much and when we get some made I'll send you a picture.
Debbie
Hey there,
I want to thank you for this pattern. I have been using cloth for 6 months or so, and I have tried just about everything - including some very expensive fitteds!
This little dipe really does the trick - fits my skinny toddler like a dream - and so far, hasn't cost me a penny (I have used all recycled materials, including recycled terry towel outers for a snappiable outer layer).
Thanks again,
Kate
Rita:
I have made 3 1/2 dozen diapers using FOE and I LOVE THIS PATTERN!!!!
I did sew the insert into the first 3.5 dozen but my grandson is becoming a heavy wetter so I'm making a few more as pocket diapers with PUL on the outside this time around.
A pic of the diaper made using FOE is in my most recent entry of my "covered by grace" diary.
Thanks so much!!!
Trisha
Hi Rita :) First off - thanks for such a great pattern! I just have one question. I am having a lot of trouble with wing droop. I tried folding the front wings in as suggested and it still didn't help. This happens especially bad with only one pin. Even with two pins it droops and then there are two flapping pieces. Other than that they fit very well. Just trying to figure out how to modify the pattern? Thanks so much!
Nicole
Thank you Rita, I have just made my second nappy, and am really happy. I never thought it would be so easy :)
Rita--Thanks so much for sharing this pattern.
I used prefolds and pul/velcro covers with my first, and had frequent problems with leaks and blowouts from my skinny-minny little one. With my second, I've experimented with several different diapering systems, even more expensive AIOs -and I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the RRP. They fit snugly-but gently-and contain even the worst of breastfed baby poos!
I've made several of the RRPs - some with flannel and some with recycled cotton fabrics (soft denim, cotton knit, etc). The infant prefolds as an insert are still a little bulky on my 2-month old, so I've been using 2 inserts made from 2 layers of recycled terry towels sandwiched between flannel or other cotton fabrics - and this works great!
Thanks again for your generosity!
Joanna
Thank you Rita. This kind of diaper is not popular in my country. I modified the size and style using your pattern as the basic. Again, thank you so much for sharing the pattern :)
Thanks so much for the pattern! I've been looking for an affordable way to continue using the infant prefolds that I bought now that my son has outgrown them. Your pattern is the perfect answer!
One question about yardage: Do you happen to know how many yards of fabric it would take to make 12 diapers?
Thanks again for sharing!
Marcie
I love this pattern. I have made 10 of them for my son and he loves them. I love them because they are so easy to make.
I really want to try these out- but can't download the pattern! Is there anywhere that I can just download it, instead of having to sign up for mediafire or 4shared.com? mediafire has so many popups that my computer won't download anything (keeps blocking) and the 4shared says it's downloaded, but i can't find it on my computer anywhere. thanks!
nevermind, i got it! thanks :) lol
Hi Rita,
Thank you for your wonderful patterns and blogcite! I have made several covers from regular fleece (not microfleece) and a flannel diaper inside that with a soaker pad as well. But the fleece cover is wicking and grandbaby boy's clothes end up damp. What can I do differntly to avoid this little problem?
Denise
This is absolutely my favorite pattern. I've adapted it so many different ways to meet my needs (and experiments!). I've added PUL outside, hidden PUL, added velcro, made a fitted. I'm here today to print again so I can make it a little bigger this time for a cover for my ever-growing daughter! This was the first pattern I used and I'll keep on using it! THANKS AGAIN!!!
Hi Rita,
Thank you for posting this wonderful and simple pattern. I'm new to cloth diapering and can't believe how much some companies will charge for what can easily be made at home!
Here's my question(s). I made the RRP with a flannel inner and fleece outer (bought materials at JoAnn's) and it leaked. I used one prefold to stuff. Do you think it's the material or the fact that I only used one prefold? My DD has never worn a cloth diaper so this was a first and I'm really not sure how many prefolds to use or thickness is required. Also, these type of fabrics are obviously warm. Have you ever or heard of anyone encountering these being too warm for diapering little bums?
Thanks!
Christina
Thanks for sharing these great patterns. I linked to your site from my blog Diaper Sewing Links
I'm so glad you're sharing this pattern, and I'm excited to try it out! I have one question before buying fabric: how many of these can you cut out of 1 yard of fabric? Thanks!
Hello.
Thank you Rita for your pattern. I'm a mom of 4 with a tight budget and your pattern has made a huge difference for me.
I've made several diapers using a slightly modified version of your pattern. I wanted to share a few tips I've learned for those of you adapting them to use aplix. (Pins and wiggly baby were too much for me!)
First, zig-zag stitch down the loop aplix on the front of the diaper, or as you wash them over time, the edges fray a lot. Second, "granny tabs" are a must. Originally I patterned my tabs after commercially available covers...they've frayed as well. I actually took them all off, remade them the granny way, and they are fabulous. I make them an inch wide or less, about 2 inches long. Third, add laundry tabs to make your laundry life happier. It's a little tab of loop aplix just over from the tabs, and they keep everything sticking to each other. Happy sewing to everyone.
Just a little answer to Denise and Christina's leaking/wicking problems....
It may be you don't have enough layers stuffed inside the diaper. We have tried so many different combinations of fabrics to stuff with because of leaking and wicking issues. It was getting to the point where I was looking at other diapering options because this just was NOT working. It turns out that we just didn't have enough in the diapers.
Granted, you can't go 4-5 hours without changing like with disposables, but what we've done works.
We use a microfiber auto towel from Walmart, folded into thirds (and down at the top for a little extra layer for my little boy) combined with a homemade soaker. Those soakers are a washcloth folded in thirds, covered with a pillowcase of sorts made out of flannel. The soaker and the microfiber towel together work wonderfully.
We've also used the terry and flannel soakers with a folded flat diaper with decent success as well. In our case, it was just that we needed more absorbency than we had.
Hope that helps someone!
Chris, I am a newbie to sewing cloth diapers. Please tell me what a "granny tab" is and how you make it! I'm trying to figure out the best way to use this pattern without having to use pins, and still have it be versatile enough to fit an infant to a toddler. Any suggestions would be fantastic!
Rita, thanks a lot for your pattern. I've sawn some diapers and think they're great. I used other patterns as well, but what I like the most in yours is this great adjustability, I don't need to worry that my little boy will grow out of a diaper, and I won't have the next size in stock:) I just let you know that your pattern is being sawn from even in Poland:) Greetings from Poland to all mom's in love with reusable nappies :*
I made some alterations to the RRP pattern and I've made some diaper covers that so I absolutely love. Rita, thank you so much for your wonderful pattern which gave me the inspiration I needed! If you want to see how mine turned out, just check my blog: www.MamasAndBabies.blogspot.com
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is fantastic! The birth of my first child is about 8 weeks off, and I've been collecting nappies for a while now, bt still don't have enough, especially to fit a little bubby. I have made my own menstrual pads for years, recycling all kinds of fabric to make them, and its great to find a nappy pattern that is quite similar in theory and looks like it would actually work without taking expensive materials and huge amounts of time. You're a genius!
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