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    Old 08-21-2010, 09:13 AM
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    I am making baby burp pads using Gerber prefold diapers. The tute I found calls for ribbon on each side of the fabric which adorns the backside of the diaper. I could not find enough pretty ribbon to use...any ideas??
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    Old 08-21-2010, 09:23 AM
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    Bind them like a quilt? Use fabric strips instead of ribbon?
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    Old 08-21-2010, 10:09 AM
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    Bias tape?
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    Old 08-21-2010, 01:54 PM
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    wide rick rack?
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    Old 08-21-2010, 03:11 PM
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    Thanks everyone...I will try all of the above and let you know which worked the best
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    Old 08-21-2010, 03:23 PM
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    post pictures please

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    Thanks everyone...I will try all of the above and let you know which worked the best
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    Old 08-21-2010, 03:25 PM
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    Please post pics! I love to look at baby items
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    Old 08-21-2010, 03:35 PM
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    I discovered packaged rick rack and bias tape shrinks.
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    Old 08-21-2010, 03:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    I discovered packaged rick rack and bias tape shrinks.
    really good to know! :shock:
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    Old 08-21-2010, 04:11 PM
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    Hmmmm I will wash it first
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