Homesteading: A Woman's Journey

Cloth Sanitary Pads

The reaction when many women hear the words "cloth sanitary pads" is ICK!  It is one of those topics that can bring shudders to a woman who has no problem cloth diapering her little one.  I think in part, the reaction comes from the fact that many women were taught as young girls that their "time" was nasty or dirty. 

Recently, I found a website that has alot of great information and styles of free patterns for making your own cloth pads.  What a great resource!  On this site, the author of the site breaks it all down for you.  She explains the advantages and disadvantages to each style of pad.  There are also printable patterns for making your own and links for those who want to buy them instead.  Of all the websites out there that teach about cloth pads, this has to be the most thorough one I have ever found. 

Of my own experiences with cloth pads, I have found them to be far more comfortable.  I have never had leakage problems.  The ones I make are the all-in-one type that have a water barrier fabric to prevent leaks.  The fastest & easiest way that I have found to make the AIO pads is to use the washable bed pads that you can buy at a store or hospital supply.  These are the quilted pads that have a water barrier fabric on the back that are laid on top of the bed sheets.  You can also find similar bed pads in the baby area for laying in the infant's crib.  The purpose in using these inside your cloth pads is that they are leakproof, washable, cheaper and much easier to buy than finding water barrier fabric online.  I sandwich the bed pad in between 2 fabrics and sew them together on my serger in moments.

Cloth Pads

05:22, Saturday, July 19, 2008 .. Posted by Belle

I think cloth pads are wonderful. They are very comfortable, unlike the store pads, they are very stiff and scratchy. The best thing about them is that I can make a pad that is my size. Before I used cloth, I could not find a pad at the store that was small enough for me. I need very small, thick pads. ( I am a short small person.) Most of the store pads were about 8 inches in length. Now, that I make my own, I make them 6 inches.

I like to wear a winged pad with layers underneath. My sister likes the All-In-One pads, so I make both kinds.

Belle


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11:30, Saturday, July 19, 2008 .. Posted by oklamouse

Normally I would not edit a comment, but I felt a need to do this as I do not want the comment section of my blog to be turned into an advertisement arena for others to use. Often when people see blog comments turning into advertisements, it can cause readers to stop coming to the blog. If I allow one person to use my blog comments in this way, I open the door for others to expect to be able to do the same.

If you sell items that you make, feel free to contact me privately. I am always willing to check out your website and then blog about it and refer others to it as long as it is not something that I also make and sell.

I pray that you understand why I have made this decision.

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05:07, Monday, July 21, 2008 .. Posted by a1health

I've thought of these. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
~Farrah