ok momies who made their own cloth duapers... im looking at…

ok momies who made their own cloth duapers... im looking at making my own all in one pocket diapers... i also want to use velcro instead of snaps.. any mommies have some tips? hoe many a stash needs? im looking at a stash of 40 that might cost 235 dollars total... is that about ball park or should i look again?