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**many houseapes** · 01-11-2005, 03:10 PM

I know that this isn't the most desirable topic for discussion, but we have found that this saves money and is actually favored by my daughters and myself. homemade monthly personals. after making cut off shorts, I save the back part of the leg material (less worn) then I cut a 15"X8" piece from the denim.From any absorbent material..such as sweatshirts, old quilting batting, etc. I cut 14"X3 1/2" pieces for the lining and layer the pieces until they reach a thickness of about 1". I place the lining on 1/2 of the denim piece, then i fold the other 1/2 over the top of it until the edges meet. Turning the raw edges under, I pin them together, place on the sewing machine and zigzag the edges closed. I then hand quilt the pad w/5 seams starting from the middle, one on either end, and one more in between either end and the middle. to secure , pin either end of the pad w/ a quilter's pin(on the outside of the underpants) I never thought that my teenage daughters would ever go for this idea, but to my surprise they did. savings for our family: it cost $6 a month for each female using the cheapest store bought brand .X that by 4=$24 a month=$288 a yr.

**Missy** · 01-11-2005, 03:25 PM

i make mine from a pattern from http://pacificcoast.net/~manymoons/howto.html (I think, i printed it off along time ago could be wrong, I will edit if i am off on the site name)) Never thought about denim...can you explain it again, about how you use the denim? I have re-read the description and just don't get it.

**many houseapes** · 01-11-2005, 03:39 PM

oh, i'm so sorry. cut 1 piece of the denim 15"long and 8" wide; when you place the lining on the 1/2 the denim, lay it lengthwise, then fold the other 1/2 of the denim over the lining(you'll be folding the denim piece in 1/2 lengthwise and it should now be about 4" wide instead of 8'), then turn raw edges under, pin, zigzag stitch the edges closed, then hand quilt . hope this makes it a little easier to follow, sorry about the confusion.

**Jayne** · 01-11-2005, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the info many and Missy...I may try the many moons pads...dd#2 is having trouble from the store bought ones so she may be interested too

**blueknitter** · 01-12-2005, 10:39 AM

DD and I have used cloth pads, though not consistently, for about two years. It's saved us a ton of money. I've about got my step-sis converted to the idea, as she just got married and they're trying to prepare themselves for buying a house, getting out from under their bills, and just saving money in general.

**graci42** · 01-12-2005, 10:40 AM

I'm afraid I couldn't use denim on both sides...my Gyn would have a fit...doesn't allow airflow...hehehe

I have considered making my own, but haven't had time so far. I could use the recycleables at home and use disposables while at work...saving trouble of transporting used materials home.

Thanks for the input!

**sas58** · 01-12-2005, 02:43 PM

I bought some from Many Moons last year and I really like them. I've also got the flannel, etc. to make some, I just haven't gotten around to it. I have to say they are much more comfortable than dispoables.

**slowtypinwoman** · 01-12-2005, 04:57 PM

My question is , how exactly do you wash them and get them completely clean? I have ordered my Diva cup and 2 pads. I have looked on other places but it doesn't cover cleaning. TIA

**many houseapes** · 01-12-2005, 05:14 PM

I wash mine in hot soapy,bleachy(amount of soap for a load and equal to that amount with bleach) water. I would recommend that you wash the pads by themselves, or w/ cloth diapers that can handle bleach. soaking them overnight in the soap/bleach in the washer works too.

**Missy** · 01-12-2005, 05:39 PM

I soak over night in water and soap, then i wash in a sink with hot water and soap. Rinse. Then in a wash with soap and a splash of bleach (not too much, i don't want to destroy the fabric, but enough to kill germs.) like a half cup in a half full washing machine of water.

**DaisyLady** · 01-12-2005, 06:03 PM

There is one site, which I can't remember the name of right now, that sells this really neat ceramic pot with a lid and a pour spout. You put the used pads in the pot to soak with water and borax (or bleach). Then when you are ready to wash you just pour off the water, dump the pads into the washing machine and wash them. Now this pot was quite pricey but if there is an enterprising person out there who does ceramics they could start themselves a little home-based business maybe team up with a sewer and ....

I really like the idea of switching to cloth pads and I would like to also try the diva cup.

**sas58** · 01-12-2005, 06:06 PM

I rinse in cold water right away, then soak in cold soapy water in a bucket with a lid that's used just for that purpose. Then I drain off the water and add them to the colored wash. I've never used bleach and never had any stains this way.

**Kimberlina** · 09-21-2005, 11:10 AM

Bumping because I just found two good tutorials:

http://home.inreach.com/raisngrl/diy/pads/pad.html
http://www.geocities.com/thixle/diypads_tutorial.html

**Sara Noel** · 09-21-2005, 11:33 AM

Slightly off topic, but related. lol

For your reading enjoyment.

http://www.mum.org/InsideMUM4.htm

**Michele Annette** · 09-21-2005, 11:46 AM

I make mine out of flannel with flannel inserts. I made my own pattern and have been using them for over two years. I find them much more comfortable and absorbent. I tried other cloth pads that were premade, but I didn't like the fabric (denim).
I use cold water to soak (removes all stains, but I have chosen a dark flannel), Then they get rinsed very well and thrown in the wash with very hot water, detergent and vinegar. They come out completely clean. I do dry mine in the dryer, but they come out just fine hung on the line to dry.

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