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Homemade pads don't need to be too complicated. Keep them simple. An easy way is to take a facecloth, fold it into a long rectangle about 3" wide. You get about 4 layers out of a washcloth, then stitch edges on a sewing machine. Use scrap material (old tee shirts, towels, or old flannel pajamas work well) and experiment with folding layers into the appropriate rectangle shape., then sew into a rectangle. These pads can be safety-pinned into your undergarment.
For a very heavy flow the commercial disposable pads are better (days 1-3 of your cycle). Homemade pads work better for a lighter flow. I made some that weren't too thick to be used as mini pads. These didn't irritate my skin the way the paper pads did.
I don't buy pads at all to toss in the garbage. I have a very heavy flow. I use the large heavy ones I bought online.
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Mz. Scarlett: I am not sure what this has to do with sanitary pads, so my guess is you got the wrong request for your advice.
I think the idea of the washcloth is great, and you might be able to make the covering like a sleeve you can slip them in and out of for washing.
Good luck ladies. This is the link to google's ideas.
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I haven't read the directions for all the links, but in the past, I remember reading that you can make the last inner layer from nylon to stop accidents. You can buy nylon fabric from a fabric store, use an old windbreaker, or buy a nylon shower curtain.
I saw a website that uses PUL fabric from JOANN's @ 7.99-8.99 a yd. The pattern was like a plus sign with tabs on the side to stick on panties. I think the name is 'dignity'.
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