My mother used India cotton, probably prefolded diapers on my baby sister. I remember the diaper pins!
So here's a few links of pertinent value:
1) http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1013308 Here's the first useful part I found...
2) CLOTH DIAPERING ON A BUDGET looks awesome: http://www.the-cloth-diaper-connection.com/clothdiaperingonabudget.html
3) SEWING DIAPERS YOURSELF: http://www.diapersewing.com/
4) recommendations by one survey-mommy: http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/my-recommendations/
5) FRUGAL DIAPERING: http://www.clothdiaperfoundation.org/2010/01/frugal-cloth-diapering/
mom's tips of the day SUBJECT: LAUNDRY : use dreft or ivory soap (cheaper), get 2 dryer racks, 2 box fans. and have a portable washing machine ($100). Since all utilities are paid for you shouldn't worry too much about the water you use.
