For women only please!

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I plan on getting mine made real soon, need to get pul first to put in them. Picked out the material from my remenant pile.

If you'd like, you can go ahead now and make a few "light days" without the PUL, so you can get a feel for the process. Just use a different material on the back so you will know which ones are not waterproof. You may like the more breathable non-PUL ones when you don't need as much protection.....I do.

 

[Homesteadmom]

I plan on getting mine made real soon, need to get pul first to put in them. Picked out the material from my remenant pile.

If you'd like, you can go ahead now and make a few "light days" without the PUL, so you can get a feel for the process. Just use a different material on the back so you will know which ones are not waterproof. You may like the more breathable non-PUL ones when you don't need as much protection.....I do.

Great idea, thanks!!! This is why I am here to get ideas I wouldn't think of myself.

 

[amyquilt]

www.kristinsclothpads.com

Kristin is a really sweet mama and her pattern is awesome!


http://verybaby.com/patterns/patterns-for-women

http://www.sewshoppe.com/prtypads.shtml



You may also want to try www.hyenacart.com and www.etsy.com for affordable already made ones, as well as patterns.

 

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Great links.....here is the pattern I used: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/PADS.html

It uses the least amount of fabric, since the pattern is tessillating. I made a few with a piece of rickrack an inch from each end to insert oval pads with no wings for the first day or two. None of mine are made with PUL.

I am right now looking for a foldable washcloth pattern with PUL for a friend who needs more serious incontinence pads. I will post what I come up with, but meanwhile, if anyone has a link, I'd appreciate it!

 

[Wifezilla]

Another vote for the diva here, but a homemade pad for at night might be a great idea.

 

[donnaitaliana]

i use a mooncup, i have had 4 children and it works fine, took a bit of getting used to though, if i have a heavy night i have to use a normal pad, but thats only once.

http://www.mooncup.co.uk/

ciao
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xx

 

[hennypenny9]

I just got my PUL! Anyone who's wondering, I got it from http://kidsinthegarden.com/shop/ It looks like they're down for the rest of the month. They offer it both by-the-yard, and by-the-cut. So you can get as small as 14"x14", and the shipping is reasonable. I didn't need a whole yard, so I got a 16"x16" and a 22"x22" of the same color, and it was sent as one piece, approximately 22"x40" I think I can get 25 liners from that. I'm just putting one layer to each pad, of course. It cost a total of $6.60 after shipping. I'm only out that much, since I have random flannel at home.

Off to sew~

 

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Great!!! I am starting another batch for an older friend with tinkle issues. Just sent three different designs for her to try, and she picked two of them, one heavy-duty for long walks and one lighter for around the house.

The heavy-duty one I simply made by taking a very thick, soft 12" x 12" washcloth that I got with a coupon at a discount store for $0.50, normally $1, and I folded it twice so there are four long layers. Unfolded, and sewed PUL to the second section in, the PUL was cut 3.5" x 12" so that makes the bottom. Then I made tabs with snaps out of 3/4" wide ribbon, doubled, and set about 2" off center.

To wear, it is folded into fourths lenghthwise and snapped in place, with the PUL against the undergarment. It would also be a very simple heavy-duty feminine pad. She said she was worried that it would unfold every time she used the bathroom, but it stayed in place.

It unfolds to wash, otherwise it would never dry.

 

[hennypenny9]

So here are some that I made. First I traced a plastic pad, and tried the most popular style. The way the wings closed made the whole thing crumble up in a strange way. So instead of making the wings and top all in one, I make the wings separate, and I find them much easier to close. I only bought the PUL and the white mesh, I had everything else on hand. I'm experimenting with different amounts of flannel layering. I'm really OCD, and have too much time on my hands!! I even made an official pattern out of interfacing.

I lay out the fabric and- *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* Here's one I finished after dislodging the cat. Next is the inside part... The brown is the cotton, and the yellow the PUL. I picked very different colors so I wouldn't mistake the water proof side for the absorbent side, which could end badly!!

I also made one with a thin soft mesh I found at work. My goal is to have less moisture, since the polyester will "wick" the wetness away. I've heard that micro-fleece is also used, but I think that's too thick. So we'll see!

 

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Very impressive sewing skills! I like the pretty fabrics, too. Why should that part of life be so boring???