I really appreciate this because I was overwhelmed with the number of videos that told me which fabrics to buy. I love that we can upcycle these things! Very cost effective and sustainable.
@@amynix2632 Ohh I never thought you'll read this. I would've complimented you much better. You are very best at teaching how to make cloth pad and demonstrating I watched all the way and didn't need to skip a bit and I made a perfect pad from your instructions. Many thanks🥰
Awesome video! 17 years ago when my cycle started I used a black sock as a cloth pad. In college sometimes I would wear a sock as a cloth pad. Socks are extremely absorbent. I love making and wearing cloth pads. They look so much better than a black sock.
I don’t know how old this video is but I just happened onto it. I love it! After years of spending money on leak pads that get thrown away it never occurred to me to make my own. What a great idea! I can’t wait to get the PUL and make some for myself. Economical and eco friendly! Loved the tutorial and love your Candid banter, much nicer than just watching something being done. Thank you!
I might make some of these to add to charity boxes for people with limited access to sanitary products. Thanks for the detailed instructions. I like your style.
Thank you very much for the information on how to upcycle. I am planning on making some sanitary towels for girl children in Zambia - Africa. It's unbelievable how much the girl child suffers to obtain or purchase sanitary towels. So this information is so welcome and I hope to make the most of it. Thank you and thank you
After watching this video I dusted my sewing machine from the storage closet. I don't really sew anything more complex than pillowcases - and that was 7 years ago. Anyhow, I looked up videos on how to thread the machine... Point is, you were helpful. I had to make 4 pads before I made one (with straight edges) that is perfectly pretty and usable. I used flannel squares (like I said, i used to sew a little) and old used cloth diaper insert. Looks great. Not sure how to add a picture...
I love your videos. They are so helpful. I haven't done much sewing the last 20 years or so but retirement has brought me into the opportunity to make pads for 3rd world countries and the homeless. I like to use upcycled fabric because it is more affordable for me and it reduces waste.
This is hands down my favorite video that you have made! My husband actually thanks you more hahahah😆!My favorite pad is my pad that has the most up-cycled materials in it. Keep up the great work!
Your videos are so informative! I got a sewing machine for Christmas, and I now know the first project me and my girls (1 teen and 1 tween) are going to do together. Thank you so much 😊
#Amy: I just have to say something. I love your babbling! To me it means we get to see the real you. That said: I call myself a "Tangent Thinker" so sometimes when you say you are babbling or going off topic, it surprises me cause it makes perfect sense to me!
This was a great video. I also enjoyed the sweat pants ... as I am a Marines mother. Always look at your materials and use what you have. Adapt and overcome. lol
Thank you for sharing! With your tutorial you can empower all women around the world to make these pads with the materials they have at home. I just love that. We are not limited by the named brands. I will try and share too!
I just got super excited! I was trying to figure out what I could use for a hidden waterproof layer & realized that I was laying on my waterproof blanket. one side is flannel and the other side waterproof. I'm so excited now!!!
You are soo adorable ! thanks for the idea of using old stuff, i personally wanted to start using reusable pads for a longer time now, but i didnt want to buy any, and i was afraid of making my own but you gave me the confidence to my make them myself
Love the video! Some of my favorite cloth pads are ones that I used mostly upcycled materials. As decorative toppers and even backers, I like to use my kids old tshirts. The prints are cute, but the tshirt itself is so worn that it's not donate worthy. I hope all who can try making their own free pads!
You have such a kind style in your videos. I hope you enjoy making them at least as much as I do watching them. Especially your humour about yourself ("you can giggle.. I give you permission to giggle. And judge.") makes me smile every time. And just so you know: I do not mind your so called 'rambling'. Not At All. I mean: here I am watching and even re-watching your tutorials on sewing pads, while I CANNOT even sew ;-) I do wish I could now, though. But I would totally buy yours - if you sold them.
🤣 Love Love the USMC pads. OMG, my husband (20yr vet and former Navy Medic) would totally get a kick out of this. I used his old Air Force pt shirts when I upcycled them for cloth diapers. Except I felt kinda wonky about using the emblem, but also he told me I better not dare, so I just discarded that part. Thinking now what a waste. 🤪
@@margiedillard5991 Yes! The ones I made a few years ago are still in good condition and holding up. In fact they've improved with each wash cycle. I stuck to darker colored fabrics for the outer layer.
Nice idea!! I started making pads with dollartree materials using tshirts , bath towel and baby blankets fleece!! Only $3.75 if you dont already have those materials
Wow...what an excellent tutorial! I am so inspired to make tons of these! Though not as pretty,I did make incontinence pads for my mother many years ago from t-shirts that she loved and said were very comfortable to wear! Thank you so much for the inspiration! 💙💙💙💙
he buscado muchos tutoriales sobre el tema, y realmente el tuyo es el mejor, y aunque comprendo poco de lo que dices, las imágenes me ayudaron muchísimo, eres muy buena, excelente trabajo!!! ya tengo el material y pues, manos a la obra, GRACIAS MIIIIIL 👌👌👌!!!!
This is one of the most thorough, well explained instruction videos I have come across for sewing pads. I don’t have access to PUL or ZORB fabrics right now, so the suggestions for other materials that we have around the house is much appreciated. Well done! I am looking forward to trying this project, and hopefully ditching single use pads for good!
I am a new subscriber and wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I found your video on natural deodorants first, then I continued watching some others. Your videos are very informative, fair in regards to pros and cons, and you put people at ease. This is important for those who haven't braved some of the things you've mentioned and/or tried before. Thank you for deciding to become a TH-camr.
Oooh nice thanks, I dreaded buying this thing called PUL, cause I’ve been online shopping too much that I can take. (I only do online shopping 1-2 times a year, but now I’ve really gone 5 times in a span of 2 months). So thanks, Imma scavenge our house for umbrellas
I just love your videos. I have spent a happy few hours today sewing my own pads. I don't use a sewing machine and do all my pads by hand, it takes a while but I get a huge amount of fun doing this (I love sewing). Would you consider doing a video like this for people who do not have a sewing machine?
Louise V Precious Stars Pads actually has a wonderful video about hand sewing pads, and I highly recommend it. I do not sew by hand myself, and I can't think of any way to improve on what she has already done over there, so let me give you the link here. Hope you like it. I think she did a marvelous job. th-cam.com/video/q5__L7makNA/w-d-xo.html
+MsJillVicius Thanks! They have really held up, too. The white t-shirt is hard to stain treat, but it does come clean. The USMC pad is now one of my favorites, and I will be making more from sweats in the future.
I always used the dirt cheap table cloths that are plastic on one side and fuzzy on the other for a waterproof layer. Especially cheap of you buy the holiday kind at the end of the season. I would layer like this: 1. Top cloth (that touches the skin) 2. Core material 3. Table cloth 4. Backer material of any kind.
Thank you. You reminded me of an old pair of thin sweats I wasn't wearing. I think it might make an adequate topper. For a night-time set-up, I want to use a stain-resistant napkin, bath towel, 2 layers of flannel, and sweat pants. Does that sound about right even though I don't have a water-proof layer? I have cut out almost all the layers in the shape of the underwear. I stretched the underwear over a paper notebook and drew the shape to get a sense for it. Then that process was repeated with the napkin under the underwear. From there, I made a bunch of measurements and notes before tracing the pattern onto parchment paper. Then I cut the layers. I want to sew the layers together and then sew them directly into the underwear so I can have padding go around the round edges and barely wrap around the edges for extra protection.
You really have honed your skills on making cloth pads. They look fantastic. I especially loved the marine core pad. I love sneaking logos on a pad, especially ones that would not be affiliated with pads. Please add me to your Facebook group when you have a moment. I started sewing a month ago and the first thing I made was a cloth pad too! I did my first by hand, loved it then bought a Brother machine. I have now made 21 pads and I would love to share them.
Had my "female removal" (as a male friend called it) several years ago and felt relief not to wear pads anymore. Now I need them again because of stress incontinence. Money has gotten very tight. This video was for me. Saw your video on making incontinence pads. Excellent ideas. Thanks so much.
Me too with the involuntary incontinence. Not so much the money, but comfort I m thinking of. Went through my scraps today looking for suitable options
great video! thank you for sharing : ) I am gonna try making up-cycled pads as my first few, that way I'm not wasting any nicer materials if I make mistakes. I love giving old stuff new life, great work!
Hi, i really enjoy the tutorial video and it makes the pad making process real. We are looking forward to producing EcoPads at our fashion designing and textile recycling workshop, EcoDesigns and this video is great and we look forward to connecting with you and sharing with you what we are doing in Cameroon, Africa. Hope to contact you in case we have any questions.
This is awesome! I have all of these things laying around the house in abundance. As soon as I get some needle and thread, I'll be attempting to hand sew it.
Fantastic ideas also cheap fleece blankets from Walmart or other places usually start coming out in the fall. Usually around $3 each and those can be used for a water Resistant backer. I know because I have tried them for fun as a cloth diaper cover over a flour sack towel.
I've watched this video a number of times already buts it's helped me a great deal. I've been looking for ways to save money and using things I already own. I came across cloth pads a few months ago (I never heard about them in my 24 years of life lol). I've been living on my own with my first apartment. Also I'm working and in college. This winter break I practiced making my first cloth pads to try using the enormous amount of material I have from quilting (since I was 7). Even though I've made a lot of mistakes, I love them and the way they feel. Disposables don't really bother me outside the normal sticking to me and bunching, but my cloth ones are way more comfortable. I should be doing homework now but I really just want to get my machine out again lol. I found these old US postal service jackets at my work (my boss gets them from his dad) that have like a vinyl fur on one side and thick cotton sweatshirt material on the other. I'm so excited for summer break so I can make a pads from that! I imagine it will be a thinner heavy, If not it will be a great ironing board topper ha ha. I'll let you know. Thanks for making this video!
ty so much for this, I used the bath towel i use for hair dye lol.... had some fleece fabric and used cotton fat quarters for the top, worked like a charm. Dragging the sewing machine around is what we all do !!! thanks again
Very informative video. I have got tons of old T-shirts and tops I bought from charity shops and they don't fit right on me. I will have to try this with the curtain fabric and the many towels I got lying around.
I've never used or made these. I'm amazed how popular they are. I'm definitely going to try and make some to guve away. Materials are so expensive here. Terry towelling can be approx $25m. Even towels are expensive but definitely a cheaper option thank you.
Amy, I have been watching your videos for a few months now. They are so informative, and helpful! Thanks to your 'sewing 101' videos I just finished my first cloth pad ever, and I am so stinkin' happy with it!! :D Thank you for all the great videos. :)
+Courtney Trussell I'm so glad you like them! Thank you for telling me. It always makes my day when someone says they were able to make pads following these. Yay!
Thank you for this video. You gave me enough instructions and encouragement that I made my first pad. If it was cute, I would send you the picture. I'm still proud of it AND it's functional! Thanks again. I'll make another one next weekend.
Hi Amy! I'm watching your tutorials and NOW I know what i've been wrong. Mine are working good, but not great and not too comfortable.. I'm cutting up old diapers and using those... So half of the sewing is already, I just have to do the cutting and resewing the right shape.
BTW: This is a GREAT Tutorial. Thanks SO much. I've already cut out a huge amount. I cannot wait to start sewing away. I also found some old T-shirts of my husband's we were just going to throw away. Yay. Great for those toppers. You are so very patient to make these videos. It just shows how giving you are to the community. :-)
yes! T-shirt pads are soo soo comfortable! I wish I had thought of using my Husband's old USMC PT sweatpants! He is a Veteran now, and a pad made from those would be a great "keepsake" or use of something to remind me of our beginning together. We are Highschool sweethearts and I left all my family and moved to San Diego CA at 19 when we married. Anyways. Love that. Wish I had thought of it!
Dear Amy, Thank you so much for making this video. I'm been looking to switch from using disposable pads to reusable ones. To be honest, i feel intimidated with how to wash them and their price range. Overwhelmed by the variety of fabric selection and shapes done 😅 Then i found your video and never thought that you can actually just make your own pads with things that you have around the house 😍 Though it took 5yrs for me to discover your video, it is very informative and helpful. Keep up the good work Amy and God Bless! 😊
They turned out really nice! My first ones were upcycled. You can also upcycle minky from fuzzy blankets. I bet it would look really cool if you tie-dyed the tee shirt before using it as a topper. :)
Thank you for jump start me onto things I can use for waterproof covering. I have a pair rain pants that just had a 6" torn leg. And it's and extra large pair.
I love you videos. You made this seem so simple. I have tons of stuff around the house I can use to up cycle! Old flannel sheets, yards of flannel fabric for sewing projects as well as cotton fabric. I even have old terry towels! Thanks for sharing this video.
Raincoats, that’s what I’ll use for the waterproof layer! Thanks for the great tutorial. Learned quite a bit. Good to know that the flanel won’t slide. I bought a ready-made washable pad and ready hate the feel because it slides and shifts in between my bottom cheeks each time I move about. I will use double gauze as well as terry cloth as (an) absorbent layer(s)
Oh my goodness! This is EXACTLY the video I needed! I've attempted this before but really enjoyed ur "babbling". It was so helpful! I have an old shower curtain I'd like to upcycle n it seems like these could be an ideal use. I'm given clothes (that I can't find a use for) often. I have trouble donating them since they're stained or not good quality. Excellent video! Love this! 😁
I can't wait to make these! I'm just waiting to be accepted into your Facebook group so that I can get your pattern. I saw you'd mentioned some other ladies had made patterns of different lengths, hoping for some postpartum sized ones as that's what I'm making these for. Excellent tutorial!
OMG... I really had to laugh when you mentioned that its not 'disrespectful'... I wasn't even thinking that until you said it. It was funny, and useful information. :) So, now I'm looking around for anything that remotely belongs to my other half to use.
I am new to this project and I just cut out 8 heavy pads and 6 light day pads from patterns I found on line. I cut out 2 layers of 100% cotton thin quilt batting to be the middle absorbancy. I hope it goes well. thank you for your videos!!!!! I was concerned about the pul inserting process.
I watched this vid last night on my phone & I just want to say that it's so much better on the computer with a large screen. LOL I have at least 10 socks that have no mates that will not find a new use other than dog toys.
***** Mitral, I have used that one I made with socks, and had an "oops" moment with it. It is SO comfy and did not leak and held up beautifully. I highly recommend the socks-as-inner layer thing. It worked really well. Just use your best judgment on how many sock layers to use. I think there will be a lot of variability with thickness and absorbency on socks, but they worked really well.
exactly my thinking! cant wait to give this a try! my grandma told me they ripped up old sheets, before pads could be bought in stores. Life before plastic, ahh, so amazing!
Thumbs up bcuz you're awesome :)) I love listening to you. Your husband is a lucky man :) I'm gonna make my first pads today right along with your video, so thank you. Have a nice day :) from south Louisiana♡♡~
I like this video a lot. I find most commonly found sheets are polyester or microfiber so if you’re not sure maybe do a burn test to check fiber content. There are videos on how to do that.
I'm going to do this. I didn't want to use PUL or TPU because it seems really tarp-like. You know that heavy tarp sound, eugh. Then one day I randomly tested my cheap china 2 dollar umbrella and it was completely waterproof, didn't leak at all. It's made out of polyester (not natural I know but it's close to the outside, not sitting on your skin at least), its really really thin and actually slightly see-through to light. No tarpish feeling.
Okay, I've done it and here's the result. I'll say it's water resistant after washing a few times. Not fully waterproof. Now if you got a more expensive umbrella maybe it would last longer. But either way, I recommend putting in 2 layers of umbrella just in case, maybe do a small puncture hole in 1 layer in an insignificant location to ensure it can breathe should moisture get in between the layers. But it is very water resistant. Water will only begin to appear on the other side as pin pricks, when the pad is overloaded and pressure is applied. So maybe don't sit too hard on them and change often. Either way, better than no waterproofing and at least it's not tarpy. To be honest, now that I know umbrella isn't infallible, I do want to try PUL now just for those really really crappy periods where I want 100% peace of mind. The conclusion is that I think umbrella/rain coat material is best suited for liners, which don't need to be relied on to hold in a lot of flow, but not suited for regular, heavy or overnight pads which could get heavy and overload it.
I agree with your comment about using the old marine material. I loved these!! I want you to make me some 😀 I suppose I can do it myself though lol. Thanks!
@Marie Carter: I would be concerned that it would break apart in a washing machine. If you have some felt, I recommend washing and drying it before sewing with it, just to see if it can handle the washing. If it holds up, you could use it. I just have no experience with it, so I can't say how great it would be. It's certainly worth a try.
I found your channel just recently, this video is encouraging and funny!! Thank you for being so matter-of-fact yet encouraging and informative. I will upcycle all my old stuff + leftover PUL/fleece, etc. into making pads. P.S. After sewing many cloth diapers for my son, I know how hard it is to sew something that thick!! I think you did an excellent job.
So glad I found this video! I have a bunch of tube socks that I was planning to give away, but now I can use them to make my first cloth pads! I'm not sure when I'll do it, but once I do I'll let you know how it works out haha
I wanted to suggest trying a menstrual cup and making your own cloth panty liners as an alternative to disposable pads. I've saved thousands of dollars by now doing that very thing. You can shop thrift stores for flannel shirts, towels and fleece items. I also bought remnants at my cloth store so the pads would be colorful and fun. I prefer flannel for the top, but fleece for the backing and it is fairly water resistant. Sew-on snaps are probably cheapest, but I like the KAM plastic ones more now. I place a scrap of fleece under the snap if it seems like the layers aren't thick enough at the edge of the wing. I (like a lot of women) can't tolerate disposable pads because of chemical sensitivity and I have to say, once you use cloth pads, it would be hard to go back to those chemical-smelling, skin-irritating disposable ones.
inhales: ok so I might make some for the homeless and give them bottles of that really nice oxyclean stain remover from tescos in the scrub bottle. My town is full of the homeless
I dont know that the "homeless" population it would work all too well for since even with the oxyclean, they have often such limited resources, and often have their items stolen, of which they DO have. I can say from now living in a rural town where there happens to have recently had a women's shelter be built and opened...that sort of place could have women appreciate that kindness. Even small toiletry bags with the dental hygiene items from the dentist that get overwhelming and stuff so simple is appreciated. So to have something made, would be such a gift.
Do homeless people have any money? Like enough to operate a machine at a laundromat? A few bucks. You could make some pads for them, plus a wet bag, then they can wash and dry them there. The main thing is not having anywhere to wash them, even if they have stain remover. Although I would suggest black bleed on side so that you won't even have to worry about removing stains. They would only have to worry about cleaning them normally.
I really appreciate this because I was overwhelmed with the number of videos that told me which fabrics to buy. I love that we can upcycle these things! Very cost effective and sustainable.
I am in this same boat! I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the videos and how to’s what to use.
Thank you!!! I was very pleased to find someone reusing cloth instead of showing newly purchased cloth. Very sensible of you!!!!!
Im so thankful to this nine year old video. All the things i wanted to know about pad sewing are in this video
I am no longer making videos, but just so you know...I still use that USMC pad I made in this video. :) They really do work. Best wishes.
@@amynix2632 Ohh I never thought you'll read this. I would've complimented you much better. You are very best at teaching how to make cloth pad and demonstrating I watched all the way and didn't need to skip a bit and I made a perfect pad from your instructions. Many thanks🥰
You are missed. @@amynix2632
I love the USMC logo on the pads!! Guys aren't the only ones who are Marines!
As soon as I finished watching this tutorial i went and made up-cycled pads! So inspiring
Just a quick note. 1 yard, which is what you will use for a pillow slip, will make 18 medium top and bottom pad shells.
thank you for that! Great to know!
Awesome video! 17 years ago when my cycle started I used a black sock as a cloth pad. In college sometimes I would wear a sock as a cloth pad. Socks are extremely absorbent. I love making and wearing cloth pads. They look so much better than a black sock.
I don’t know how old this video is but I just happened onto it. I love it! After years of spending money on leak pads that get thrown away it never occurred to me to make my own. What a great idea! I can’t wait to get the PUL and make some for myself. Economical and eco friendly! Loved the tutorial and love your Candid banter, much nicer than just watching something being done. Thank you!
Looks Very Functional For Those Of Use Who Are Past Age And Have Slight Bladder Leakage..Thank You..
They work remarkably well in that application. I wear them daily for that.
Yes, me too! No more flow, but definitely leakage. :-( I'm so excited. No more buying pantyliners for me!
I'm 28 with no kids and deal with leakage when I cough or sneeze. I think more women deal with it than one might think and its just not talked about.
I might make some of these to add to charity boxes for people with limited access to sanitary products. Thanks for the detailed instructions. I like your style.
That is a fantastic idea. I’m going to do this too.
Thank you very much for the information on how to upcycle. I am planning on making some sanitary towels for girl children in Zambia - Africa. It's unbelievable how much the girl child suffers to obtain or purchase sanitary towels. So this information is so welcome and I hope to make the most of it. Thank you and thank you
After watching this video I dusted my sewing machine from the storage closet. I don't really sew anything more complex than pillowcases - and that was 7 years ago. Anyhow, I looked up videos on how to thread the machine...
Point is, you were helpful. I had to make 4 pads before I made one (with straight edges) that is perfectly pretty and usable. I used flannel squares (like I said, i used to sew a little) and old used cloth diaper insert. Looks great. Not sure how to add a picture...
I love your videos. They are so helpful. I haven't done much sewing the last 20 years or so but retirement has brought me into the opportunity to make pads for 3rd world countries and the homeless. I like to use upcycled fabric because it is more affordable for me and it reduces waste.
I appreciate this teaching I need to make it for my daughter and me! Greeting from Mexico City!
Yo también! ¡Viva Méjico!
This is hands down my favorite video that you have made! My husband actually thanks you more hahahah😆!My favorite pad is my pad that has the most up-cycled materials in it. Keep up the great work!
Your videos are so informative! I got a sewing machine for Christmas, and I now know the first project me and my girls (1 teen and 1 tween) are going to do together. Thank you so much 😊
#Amy: I just have to say something. I love your babbling! To me it means we get to see the real you.
That said: I call myself a "Tangent Thinker" so sometimes when you say you are babbling or going off topic, it surprises me cause it makes perfect sense to me!
+KAbsGibbs Thank you!
:))
Me too.
Complete gem, anyone that says fantastical is alright in my book x
This was a great video. I also enjoyed the sweat pants ... as I am a Marines mother. Always look at your materials and use what you have. Adapt and overcome. lol
It's the first video that I love to see and teaches to reuse old things
Thank you for sharing! With your tutorial you can empower all women around the world to make these pads with the materials they have at home. I just love that. We are not limited by the named brands. I will try and share too!
I just got super excited! I was trying to figure out what I could use for a hidden waterproof layer & realized that I was laying on my waterproof blanket. one side is flannel and the other side waterproof. I'm so excited now!!!
+Forever Lanae I hope it works for you. I bet it will be perfect.
You are soo adorable ! thanks for the idea of using old stuff, i personally wanted to start using reusable pads for a longer time now, but i didnt want to buy any, and i was afraid of making my own but you gave me the confidence to my make them myself
I also made pads the way you showed here. You are a great teacher.
Love the video! Some of my favorite cloth pads are ones that I used mostly upcycled materials. As decorative toppers and even backers, I like to use my kids old tshirts. The prints are cute, but the tshirt itself is so worn that it's not donate worthy. I hope all who can try making their own free pads!
You have such a kind style in your videos. I hope you enjoy making them at least as much as I do watching them. Especially your humour about yourself ("you can giggle.. I give you permission to giggle. And judge.") makes me smile every time. And just so you know: I do not mind your so called 'rambling'. Not At All. I mean: here I am watching and even re-watching your tutorials on sewing pads, while I CANNOT even sew ;-) I do wish I could now, though. But I would totally buy yours - if you sold them.
+Helen G. Thank you! That's just how I am. I'm a rambling babbler. :) I talk to myself, too. Ha ha
🤣 Love Love the USMC pads. OMG, my husband (20yr vet and former Navy Medic) would totally get a kick out of this. I used his old Air Force pt shirts when I upcycled them for cloth diapers. Except I felt kinda wonky about using the emblem, but also he told me I better not dare, so I just discarded that part. Thinking now what a waste. 🤪
Can these be washed and used again?
@@margiedillard5991 Yes! The ones I made a few years ago are still in good condition and holding up. In fact they've improved with each wash cycle. I stuck to darker colored fabrics for the outer layer.
Nice idea!! I started making pads with dollartree materials using tshirts , bath towel and baby blankets fleece!! Only $3.75 if you dont already have those materials
I am so excited. I just went through my house and found fabric!!!! Thank u so much
Omg why couldn't i find you before ages ago. This is brilliant thanks sooooooo much now to cut up some towels and clothing to use my sewing machine.
Wow...what an excellent tutorial! I am so inspired to make tons of these! Though not as pretty,I did make incontinence pads for my mother many years ago from t-shirts that she loved and said were very comfortable to wear! Thank you so much for the inspiration! 💙💙💙💙
he buscado muchos tutoriales sobre el tema, y realmente el tuyo es el mejor, y aunque comprendo poco de lo que dices, las imágenes me ayudaron muchísimo, eres muy buena, excelente trabajo!!! ya tengo el material y pues, manos a la obra, GRACIAS MIIIIIL 👌👌👌!!!!
This is one of the most thorough, well explained instruction videos I have come across for sewing pads. I don’t have access to PUL or ZORB fabrics right now, so the suggestions for other materials that we have around the house is much appreciated. Well done! I am looking forward to trying this project, and hopefully ditching single use pads for good!
I subbed because you were blabbering. It feels so natural and I like you tubers who are natural.
I am a new subscriber and wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I found your video on natural deodorants first, then I continued watching some others. Your videos are very informative, fair in regards to pros and cons, and you put people at ease. This is important for those who haven't braved some of the things you've mentioned and/or tried before. Thank you for deciding to become a TH-camr.
Just finding this "go green idea". Thank you for so much information.
Hi , you can make it waterproof, with a old umberlla
fabric, that I make my.
I have made some waterproof with diaper cover fabric!
Oooh nice thanks, I dreaded buying this thing called PUL, cause I’ve been online shopping too much that I can take. (I only do online shopping 1-2 times a year, but now I’ve really gone 5 times in a span of 2 months). So thanks, Imma scavenge our house for umbrellas
Aww wonderful!! What a brilliant idea!! Well done and thanks. I am learning a lot. You guys are just amazing 👏
Thanks for the idea
I believe the umbrella material is sprayed with chemicals that are not good near the skin, I would not use it personally, but it's a person choice.
5:20 had me looking at my pillow beside me, the pillow case sure is wonderful.... *smiles*
I just love your videos. I have spent a happy few hours today sewing my own pads. I don't use a sewing machine and do all my pads by hand, it takes a while but I get a huge amount of fun doing this (I love sewing). Would you consider doing a video like this for people who do not have a sewing machine?
Louise V Precious Stars Pads actually has a wonderful video about hand sewing pads, and I highly recommend it. I do not sew by hand myself, and I can't think of any way to improve on what she has already done over there, so let me give you the link here. Hope you like it. I think she did a marvelous job. th-cam.com/video/q5__L7makNA/w-d-xo.html
I love the look of these finished pads! The red and white one is pretty, and the USMC one is pretty badass!
+MsJillVicius Thanks! They have really held up, too. The white t-shirt is hard to stain treat, but it does come clean. The USMC pad is now one of my favorites, and I will be making more from sweats in the future.
I always used the dirt cheap table cloths that are plastic on one side and fuzzy on the other for a waterproof layer. Especially cheap of you buy the holiday kind at the end of the season. I would layer like this:
1. Top cloth (that touches the skin)
2. Core material
3. Table cloth
4. Backer material of any kind.
Lady, you freaking rock!
Thank you! Can not wait to try this!!!!
Thank you. You reminded me of an old pair of thin sweats I wasn't wearing. I think it might make an adequate topper. For a night-time set-up, I want to use a stain-resistant napkin, bath towel, 2 layers of flannel, and sweat pants. Does that sound about right even though I don't have a water-proof layer? I have cut out almost all the layers in the shape of the underwear. I stretched the underwear over a paper notebook and drew the shape to get a sense for it. Then that process was repeated with the napkin under the underwear. From there, I made a bunch of measurements and notes before tracing the pattern onto parchment paper. Then I cut the layers. I want to sew the layers together and then sew them directly into the underwear so I can have padding go around the round edges and barely wrap around the edges for extra protection.
You really have honed your skills on making cloth pads. They look fantastic. I especially loved the marine core pad. I love sneaking logos on a pad, especially ones that would not be affiliated with pads. Please add me to your Facebook group when you have a moment. I started sewing a month ago and the first thing I made was a cloth pad too! I did my first by hand, loved it then bought a Brother machine. I have now made 21 pads and I would love to share them.
i cant sew at all.can you make me some?i am a fuller sized woman..
Trish Black how about team logo's from sports!
Had my "female removal" (as a male friend called it) several years ago and felt relief not to wear pads anymore. Now I need them again because of stress incontinence. Money has gotten very tight. This video was for me. Saw your video on making incontinence pads. Excellent ideas. Thanks so much.
Me too with the involuntary incontinence. Not so much the money, but comfort I m thinking of. Went through my scraps today looking for suitable options
great video! thank you for sharing : ) I am gonna try making up-cycled pads as my first few, that way I'm not wasting any nicer materials if I make mistakes. I love giving old stuff new life, great work!
I love the USMC pad!
Hi, i really enjoy the tutorial video and it makes the pad making process real. We are looking forward to producing EcoPads at our fashion designing and textile recycling workshop, EcoDesigns and this video is great and we look forward to connecting with you and sharing with you what we are doing in Cameroon, Africa. Hope to contact you in case we have any questions.
Oh how sweet. You are a D.I.Y. Professional :)
Loved your video Amy. That is what I did for my first pads and I still do it as they work great. Thank you 😊
This is awesome! I have all of these things laying around the house in abundance. As soon as I get some needle and thread, I'll be attempting to hand sew it.
Fantastic ideas also cheap fleece blankets from Walmart or other places usually start coming out in the fall. Usually around $3 each and those can be used for a water Resistant backer. I know because I have tried them for fun as a cloth diaper cover over a flour sack towel.
thank you. I watched a few videos. And now I am going to go make some upcycling pads!
I've watched this video a number of times already buts it's helped me a great deal. I've been looking for ways to save money and using things I already own. I came across cloth pads a few months ago (I never heard about them in my 24 years of life lol). I've been living on my own with my first apartment. Also I'm working and in college. This winter break I practiced making my first cloth pads to try using the enormous amount of material I have from quilting (since I was 7). Even though I've made a lot of mistakes, I love them and the way they feel. Disposables don't really bother me outside the normal sticking to me and bunching, but my cloth ones are way more comfortable. I should be doing homework now but I really just want to get my machine out again lol. I found these old US postal service jackets at my work (my boss gets them from his dad) that have like a vinyl fur on one side and thick cotton sweatshirt material on the other. I'm so excited for summer break so I can make a pads from that! I imagine it will be a thinner heavy, If not it will be a great ironing board topper ha ha. I'll let you know. Thanks for making this video!
You've got yourself a new subscriber! I love your style and pace. And your video really inspired me. Thank you 🙌
Thank you for this super sustainable tutorial!!!!!
Great job!!! So easy and eco-friendly!! Gonna go and look into my closet to find worn clothes to reuse!!
ty so much for this, I used the bath towel i use for hair dye lol.... had some fleece fabric and used cotton fat quarters for the top, worked like a charm. Dragging the sewing machine around is what we all do !!! thanks again
thank you so much for making this video. It's very clear and very helpful :)
Thank you for sharing! I am starting this project for me and my girls (I have 4 girls) ❤️❤️ I am using cloth diapers that are gently used
Very informative video. I have got tons of old T-shirts and tops I bought from charity shops and they don't fit right on me. I will have to try this with the curtain fabric and the many towels I got lying around.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I was going crazy looking for a video that showed the whole process. 😁
I've never used or made these. I'm amazed how popular they are. I'm definitely going to try and make some to guve away. Materials are so expensive here. Terry towelling can be approx $25m. Even towels are expensive but definitely a cheaper option thank you.
Amy,
I have been watching your videos for a few months now. They are so informative, and helpful! Thanks to your 'sewing 101' videos I just finished my first cloth pad ever, and I am so stinkin' happy with it!! :D Thank you for all the great videos. :)
+Courtney Trussell I'm so glad you like them! Thank you for telling me. It always makes my day when someone says they were able to make pads following these. Yay!
I loved the USMC pad it looks very cool
Thank you for this video. You gave me enough instructions and encouragement that I made my first pad. If it was cute, I would send you the picture. I'm still proud of it AND it's functional! Thanks again. I'll make another one next weekend.
+Traci Poole Yay! That makes my day. I'm so glad you found it helpful. Keep going. The pads get better as you practice.
Hi Amy! I'm watching your tutorials and NOW I know what i've been wrong. Mine are working good, but not great and not too comfortable.. I'm cutting up old diapers and using those... So half of the sewing is already, I just have to do the cutting and resewing the right shape.
BTW: This is a GREAT Tutorial. Thanks SO much. I've already cut out a huge amount. I cannot wait to start sewing away. I also found some old T-shirts of my husband's we were just going to throw away. Yay. Great for those toppers. You are so very patient to make these videos. It just shows how giving you are to the community. :-)
yes! T-shirt pads are soo soo comfortable!
I wish I had thought of using my Husband's old USMC PT sweatpants! He is a Veteran now, and a pad made from those would be a great "keepsake" or use of something to remind me of our beginning together. We are Highschool sweethearts and I left all my family and moved to San Diego CA at 19 when we married. Anyways. Love that. Wish I had thought of it!
Dear Amy,
Thank you so much for making this video. I'm been looking to switch from using disposable pads to reusable ones. To be honest, i feel intimidated with how to wash them and their price range. Overwhelmed by the variety of fabric selection and shapes done 😅
Then i found your video and never thought that you can actually just make your own pads with things that you have around the house 😍
Though it took 5yrs for me to discover your video, it is very informative and helpful. Keep up the good work Amy and God Bless! 😊
When I started I used old cotton tee and receiving blankets. I do love PUL back and fleece top when I have extra money.
They turned out really nice! My first ones were upcycled. You can also upcycle minky from fuzzy blankets. I bet it would look really cool if you tie-dyed the tee shirt before using it as a topper. :)
Thank you for jump start me onto things I can use for waterproof covering. I have a pair rain pants that just had a 6" torn leg. And it's and extra large pair.
If you have an old umbrella you can use it for the waterproof fabric
I love you videos. You made this seem so simple. I have tons of stuff around the house I can use to up cycle! Old flannel sheets, yards of flannel fabric for sewing projects as well as cotton fabric. I even have old terry towels! Thanks for sharing this video.
Raincoats, that’s what I’ll use for the waterproof layer!
Thanks for the great tutorial. Learned quite a bit. Good to know that the flanel won’t slide. I bought a ready-made washable pad and ready hate the feel because it slides and shifts in between my bottom cheeks each time I move about.
I will use double gauze as well as terry cloth as (an) absorbent layer(s)
Oh my goodness! This is EXACTLY the video I needed! I've attempted this before but really enjoyed ur "babbling". It was so helpful! I have an old shower curtain I'd like to upcycle n it seems like these could be an ideal use. I'm given clothes (that I can't find a use for) often. I have trouble donating them since they're stained or not good quality. Excellent video! Love this! 😁
Brilliant!!!!! Thank you very much. Easy to listen to to your instructions and the demonstration .👍🏽
I love watching your videos! Very helpful and light hearted! Be blessed.
I can't wait to make these! I'm just waiting to be accepted into your Facebook group so that I can get your pattern. I saw you'd mentioned some other ladies had made patterns of different lengths, hoping for some postpartum sized ones as that's what I'm making these for. Excellent tutorial!
OMG... I really had to laugh when you mentioned that its not 'disrespectful'... I wasn't even thinking that until you said it. It was funny, and useful information. :) So, now I'm looking around for anything that remotely belongs to my other half to use.
It's OK Amy, I found a link on The Petite Sewist and now have my pattern in PDF and also printed off. Thank you so much for making and sharing.
Just wanted to let you know your a great person!
Im trying this out tomorrow !!!! This is very helpful
I am new to this project and I just cut out 8 heavy pads and 6 light day pads from patterns I found on line. I cut out 2 layers of 100% cotton thin quilt batting to be the middle absorbancy. I hope it goes well. thank you for your videos!!!!! I was concerned about the pul inserting process.
I watched this vid last night on my phone & I just want to say that it's so much better on the computer with a large screen. LOL
I have at least 10 socks that have no mates that will not find a new use other than dog toys.
***** Mitral, I have used that one I made with socks, and had an "oops" moment with it. It is SO comfy and did not leak and held up beautifully. I highly recommend the socks-as-inner layer thing. It worked really well.
Just use your best judgment on how many sock layers to use. I think there will be a lot of variability with thickness and absorbency on socks, but they worked really well.
Amy Nix I always use PUL so I can see these as good moderates.
exactly my thinking! cant wait to give this a try! my grandma told me they ripped up old sheets, before pads could be bought in stores. Life before plastic, ahh, so amazing!
I love this! I've never made pads and have started to look into how to make them. I'm now going to look for material aroun d my house! Thanks!!
Thumbs up bcuz you're awesome :)) I love listening to you. Your husband is a lucky man :) I'm gonna make my first pads today right along with your video, so thank you. Have a nice day :) from south Louisiana♡♡~
+ClaireNicole33 Thank you! I'm lucky to have him, too. My people are on the border with Louisiana in Arkansas. :)
This is super great! I am going to do this.
This video is super helpful. You have an awesome personality.
+Love Jhanelle Thank you!
I agree with the other girls, good idea,
I like visiting this place it just makes me feel like I’m hanging out with my friends!🤗
I like this video a lot. I find most commonly found sheets are polyester or microfiber so if you’re not sure maybe do a burn test to check fiber content. There are videos on how to do that.
what about fabric from an old umbrella for the waterproof layer?
Good idea👌
I'm going to do this. I didn't want to use PUL or TPU because it seems really tarp-like. You know that heavy tarp sound, eugh. Then one day I randomly tested my cheap china 2 dollar umbrella and it was completely waterproof, didn't leak at all. It's made out of polyester (not natural I know but it's close to the outside, not sitting on your skin at least), its really really thin and actually slightly see-through to light. No tarpish feeling.
Okay, I've done it and here's the result. I'll say it's water resistant after washing a few times. Not fully waterproof. Now if you got a more expensive umbrella maybe it would last longer. But either way, I recommend putting in 2 layers of umbrella just in case, maybe do a small puncture hole in 1 layer in an insignificant location to ensure it can breathe should moisture get in between the layers. But it is very water resistant. Water will only begin to appear on the other side as pin pricks, when the pad is overloaded and pressure is applied. So maybe don't sit too hard on them and change often. Either way, better than no waterproofing and at least it's not tarpy. To be honest, now that I know umbrella isn't infallible, I do want to try PUL now just for those really really crappy periods where I want 100% peace of mind. The conclusion is that I think umbrella/rain coat material is best suited for liners, which don't need to be relied on to hold in a lot of flow, but not suited for regular, heavy or overnight pads which could get heavy and overload it.
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Could I skip turning inside out by using my serger?
I agree with your comment about using the old marine material. I loved these!! I want you to make me some 😀 I suppose I can do it myself though lol. Thanks!
@Marie Carter:
I would be concerned that it would break apart in a washing machine. If you have some felt, I recommend washing and drying it before sewing with it, just to see if it can handle the washing.
If it holds up, you could use it. I just have no experience with it, so I can't say how great it would be. It's certainly worth a try.
Amy Nix after using for one time then washing; can I reuse it for so many times?
Amy Nix what if you have a heavy flow
I found your channel just recently, this video is encouraging and funny!! Thank you for being so matter-of-fact yet encouraging and informative. I will upcycle all my old stuff + leftover PUL/fleece, etc. into making pads.
P.S. After sewing many cloth diapers for my son, I know how hard it is to sew something that thick!! I think you did an excellent job.
Hello, great video! Where can I get the poster for these?
So glad I found this video! I have a bunch of tube socks that I was planning to give away, but now I can use them to make my first cloth pads! I'm not sure when I'll do it, but once I do I'll let you know how it works out haha
+J Notlwonk Excellent! My gym socks pad is one of my favorites. I love that thing.
I wanted to suggest trying a menstrual cup and making your own cloth panty liners as an alternative to disposable pads. I've saved thousands of dollars by now doing that very thing. You can shop thrift stores for flannel shirts, towels and fleece items. I also bought remnants at my cloth store so the pads would be colorful and fun. I prefer flannel for the top, but fleece for the backing and it is fairly water resistant. Sew-on snaps are probably cheapest, but I like the KAM plastic ones more now. I place a scrap of fleece under the snap if it seems like the layers aren't thick enough at the edge of the wing. I (like a lot of women) can't tolerate disposable pads because of chemical sensitivity and I have to say, once you use cloth pads, it would be hard to go back to those chemical-smelling, skin-irritating disposable ones.
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ok so I might make some for the homeless and give them bottles of that really nice oxyclean stain remover from tescos in the scrub bottle. My town is full of the homeless
I dont know that the "homeless" population it would work all too well for since even with the oxyclean, they have often such limited resources, and often have their items stolen, of which they DO have. I can say from now living in a rural town where there happens to have recently had a women's shelter be built and opened...that sort of place could have women appreciate that kindness. Even small toiletry bags with the dental hygiene items from the dentist that get overwhelming and stuff so simple is appreciated. So to have something made, would be such a gift.
Do homeless people have any money? Like enough to operate a machine at a laundromat? A few bucks. You could make some pads for them, plus a wet bag, then they can wash and dry them there. The main thing is not having anywhere to wash them, even if they have stain remover. Although I would suggest black bleed on side so that you won't even have to worry about removing stains. They would only have to worry about cleaning them normally.
Homeless woman dont always have washing machine its best to donate throw a ways pads