How to sew a Cloth Pad stash for $25

Thank you so much for joining me for this easy to follow sewing tutorial. Every women deserves to have a cloth option for her hygiene needs and if the budget doesn't allow for already made, then you've come to the right channel. Together we'll go over step by step how to use what you already have a some simple supplies for under $25, and turn it into a Cloth Pad stash!
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[@strawycape9693]

An even cheaper option for snaps - sew-in metal snaps (or poppers as we call them in the UK) then you just need a needle and thread to attached them rather than the snap pliers. My first set of pads have sewn in snaps and they worked fine for me to try out cloth pads without investing in any extra tools. I got a set of about 30 for 99p from the craft section at a discount store. Sewn in snaps come in smaller sizes and are also slimmer (I was really surprised at how thick KAM snaps are once snapped together so I may end up going back to sewn in anyway).

[@healthnbeauty1194]

You can also use buttons and save money. I've used the snap on ones too and they work. But I mainly use buttons because you already have them. Who doesn't already have thread, buttons and thread?

[@violet2048]

I'm 74 and I don't know why I never thought of this. I think of the money I could have saved. The comfort, and no glues slipping from panties to delicate skin, and seriously paper edges that chafe. Thank you, young lady. My goodness what did our pioneering great grandmothers to. There must also be an interior moisture barrier for incontinence pads. Hmmmmm?!!!!

[@Ilovesmesomeketchup]

Keep in mind that they don't have to look pretty to work! I feel the very talented ladies in Etsy make such pretty pads that it makes people who attempt them at home feel bad about their less than perfect pads. DON'T! Nothing wrong with these talented ladies making beautiful pads and selling them, but feel proud for trying to do it yourself even if it's not as pretty. They don't need to be pretty to work and help the environment. 💜

[@billettescrafts]

Amen

[@yorkshirehousewife784]

Talent simply means practiced. The more you make the better you do.

[@ambermoon1401]

to save even more money you can reuse buttons from old clothes instead of using snaps and put a button on one wing and a button hole on the other and button it when u put it on, it's just as comfortable and only rakes a few seconds longer to put on

[@bethwood9377]

I'm planning to make these for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and just found your channel. In addition to doing nice work, I'm finding your personality quite lovely.

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you! Include washing instructions

[@shenacary149]

Me too

[@riceracm]

I appreciate this video! We had a presentation from some missionaries to Kenya tonight at church. They said one of the most requested items recently are feminine products for the women. I want to learn to make these to donate to them and include in the age-appropriate *Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child* gift boxes at Christmas! Thank you for passing on your knowledge! I actually have a brand-new Baby Lock sewing machine that I hope to learn how to use from some talented ladies at church…I pray God helps me out on that one! 🙏✝️🎄🥰

[@happymom9255]

Your videos are amazing!! You speak clearly and slow enough that they are incredibly simple to follow ❤️ For anyone looking to make a stash for low cost - hit up the thrift store! A queen or king sized flannel bedsheet will make loads of pads for a very low cost. FYI - flannel cores tend to need more layers than you think though (especially if you are using household flannel as opposed to diaper flannel which is much heavier). 4 layers for a light, 6 for a moderate, 8 for a heavy absorbency.

[@nancystevens6092]

I love your kindness thank you for creating this video and showing that it's okay not to be a "cookie cutter" maker 😀 ❤️ and I also use a pen or marker I totally love sharpe

[@soursugar3253]

Been testing out cloth pads and they’re soooo wonderful! Has 100% improved my connection to my womb💞 thank you for the video!

[@billettescrafts]

I’ve been using for 8 years, I agree with you ✌🏻

[@debramitan7335]

Enjoy your channel

[@pscfoss6711]

thank you !!!!! i used this video and pattern design guide and am on my way to cloth only pads. used my scraps and 1 1/2 yards of soft shell fleece and have made 20 pads to last my week for incontinence. found the fleece at a discount craft store for $2 , have more than i needed but will keep for replacements when needed. BEST VIDEO ONLINE !!!!!!! thank you

[@healthnbeauty1194]

I'm like you. I like to sew my own pads too. I got my flannel fabric at thrift shops using shirts, a pillow case, about 3 old towels and a pajama set. I just cut off the seams into big pieces then I cut out the fabric into pad design and the towels into shapes of pads and sewed them. It sounds strange but it works.

[@Wilcoxmomma1103]

Love how simple your explanation and execution of this is! Perfect for how I need a tutorial explained ❤I’m excited for this and now don’t feel so intimidated with your approach. Thank you, thank you

[@billettescrafts]

Your welcome!

[@mildredsegarra587]

Your step by step instructions are well explained and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@janettehunter6479]

Very well described, Thank you for yr help. I’ll give it my best! 💕🇦🇺 Australia

[@Rosey-lw5qg]

Love your pad video! You give so simple instructions.

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you so much

[@kellygoodman6167]

I love flannel so I'd definitely try that pattern

[@starrdavis285]

Wooden chop sticks work great for Turners! Had a "Purple Thang" and it broke ..still have the same chop sticks from at least two years now😘

[@aylinf7767]

Love upcycling sewing projects! Looks great.

[@debramitan7335]

Enjoyed this. I am just finding out about pads. Want to make some I have bladder leakage at times thanks

[@olgasantiago3604]

Thank you.I like the way you sew

[@nasibatusaddikh6581]

Very nice

[@billettescrafts]

Thanks

[@sarahbarker2795]

Thank you SO much I have been looking for so long for a nice simple cheap pad making vlog without all the fancy stuff 😊

[@billettescrafts]

Welcome! Send me pics of how it turns pout on Instagram

[@margaretgnerre2163]

great tutorial well presented thank you

[@yuinaxestyle]

Ur hand is work of ARTS!

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you👏

[@starrdavis285]

You are totally a kindred spirit lol I do projects like this.. take an idea and then do my own thing.. and your ironing perspective 🤙🔥💕 💯 lol One of my new favorite channels

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you! I need to make more 😛

[@AvitalGrin]

You are amazing! 😍😍😍

[@billettescrafts]

Vegan Vita right back at you!! 😘

[@TTimeConscious]

I'm so happy I found your channel! Thank you for all these wonderful classes!!

[@billettescrafts]

Star Mystic123 your so welcome!

[@gloriahowell1338]

Thank you, your video and explanations, they were perfect! I feel confident that I can do this!

[@nadhisofe3836]

I love all your tutorials! Thank you for making very useful videos

[@billettescrafts]

Nadhi Sofe your very welcome!

[@lathakarunathilake1352]

thanks mrs understood very well

[@IcyAquaMarine]

Amazing video! Thank you so much.

[@daniahujaij5055]

Thank you for doing this . This is amazing ♥️♥️♥️merry Christmas 🎄

[@billettescrafts]

dania hujaij welcome dear!

[@ellenclayton5955]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@achanwahn]

I wonder how Jersey cotton would work. I have tons of regular old T-shirts

[@pscfoss6711]

used jersey cotton 4 layers and works great

[@georginaclinton2511]

Can you do a tutorial for A Roman blind. Please. That would be So Awesome.

[@billettescrafts]

What is a Roman blind ?

[@debramitan7335]

When i get my snaps/pliers and fleece I'm going to do this. I wonder if its asking too much for idea for pee pad for incontinent large fur baby. Thank You enjoy your video's and the ease of your teaching

[@billettescrafts]

I’m not sure, maybe a cloth diaper pattern with a hole for the tail

[@agentredhasretired5450]

GREAT

[@agnesaczelos5607]

Dear Lady It is very good that there are already washable versions. However, I can't imagine it doesn't slip or soak through at all. How often do I need to change it a day? How many hours can it last? Thank you for the answers, greetings from Hungary, Europe.

[@billettescrafts]

If your using the proper absorbency, it will not leak. Try it out and add more core material if you find your leaking off the sides. Change as often as needed

[@moniquel7889]

Can soft shelled fleece go in the dryer? Does anyone know? Love your video, thank you for posting!

[@billettescrafts]

On very low or air dry. The hot can cause warping or melting

[@deebieg]

Tee shirts are made of stretch cotton or cotton and a synthetic knit. Flannel is not tee shirt material. It is woven, not knit. Nice job of explaining and showing how to make these.

[@billettescrafts]

Debbie Gunter This shirt is not stretchy and doesn’t feel like t shirt cotton, it feels more like a flannel

[@Robin-1950]

When washing do you use fabric softener. In the rinse

[@billettescrafts]

No never, fabric softener will make your pads non absorbent

[@lourdesrodriguez9061]

I remember growing up using folded old sheets that my mom prepared for me (I'm talking '80s, not THAT long ago...). It was really uncomfortable. How do you manage changing when you are on the go? If you are at work, for example? Do you carry a plastic zip bag?

[@artsymarsy8480]

I know a lot of people use fancy wet bags which are like, PUL-lined little clutch-type zippered bags.

[@Dassine-Az]

I have small wet bags for this. They cost between 5 and 10$ and are leakproof and cute.

[@pscfoss6711]

I made a small zipper bag out of scraps and left over PUL. really easy to sew and cute my friend uses a pencil bag and a piece of beeswax cloth . never had any leakage

[@yazmynebright5892]

I'm a beginner I have a brother sewing machine. I'm struggling.....at what point do I know when to flip it inside out? Also the last two I sewed a didnt flip them inside out I just sewed the backer on and that's it because if I would have turned it inside out you would see the middle absorbent part. I'm trying to get my lines straight is so hard I guess cuz I dont really see where I'm going just sewing around the fabric.

[@mariemaladorno8788]

Maybe try watching the video over and over. When I started to make face masks, that helped. I also took pictures of the video with my phone so I could refer to it as I made the masks. Playing the video and pausing it as I made the masks also helped. I hope you are getting the hang of it:0)

[@daciasdiy1861]

It need 15 -18!inch. Bc i use the always size 5 pads and i still leak in the back bc I’m a back sleeper

[@LaadeeV]

Same here! I've always had to use two extra long disposable pads together for extra coverage in the back. I think that's the beauty of cloth. They're tailor made to each person unlike what we buy in stores.

[@bekahbeeb]

.... I always just shoved the pad in my butt crack to catch the blood.... it works better than not doing it.

[@marysoto3325]

Hy I. An use a review for the cores which one you think is the best one thanks

[@calbegay7956]

I have a question can you use baby cloth blanket for the core..

[@billettescrafts]

Rob_Cal B_Holly depends on material but give it a shot!

[@coleneritchie5625]

The soft shell fleece must not have a selvage, right? I notice you don’t necessarily lay it on the straight of grain.

[@billettescrafts]

Correct, it’s really a cool material!

[@maddisonelizabeth5981]

What are some alternatives to soft shell fleece? I have some extra PUL around would that work?

[@erinkeating4582]

Yes 👍

[@onnasblends2557]

What type of sewing machine do you recommend for that type of work? Thanks!!

[@billettescrafts]

I like brother! Laura Ashley

[@belkanoir3517]

Does it matter what size snaps you use?

[@valzeppelin5153]

I use a stainless steel chopstick to turn out my projects.

[@blackrose5269]

Do you have any advice for handsewing these reusable pads?

[@billettescrafts]

I’ve never tried, but my friend in Africa handsews them so I know it can be done!

[@catharinabellekom2013]

why are you putting the green waterproof fabric over the core instead of in between?

[@billettescrafts]

The green waterproof fabric or softshell fleece is the very back, not the front

[@th3patsfan83]

Is the fabric waterproof or water resistant? I am on the site and just wanted to make the right choice. Thanks

[@billettescrafts]

Yes water resistant

[@niikolful]

How do these feel on and do they protect with a heavy flow? I'm considering transitioning my daughter to these.

[@mtuggle1184]

Kiana Archer I’m wondering the same. I have a 12 year old that is petrified of leaking. To the point she nearly has panic attacks, even at night. I want to make something for her that will really keep leaks at bay.

[@mepommier]

@@mtuggle1184 you can use PUL fabric. It's a common fabric for cloth pads and diapers because it's waterproof.

[@olihviagrace7376]

@@mtuggle1184 She can also try period panties, because they never slide around like pads sometimes do. Also if she is really worried, she can even wear a pad and the period panties at the same time. ☺

[@sweetiekitten3571]

@@olihviagrace7376 sadly if you have a heavy flow you still need to use something with them that will absorb excess

[@finnyalfiati2727]

Is there any alternative of softshell fleece if i cant get one?

[@Dassine-Az]

I think it's the cheapest leakproof fabric. PUL is more expensive and causes sliding if it's on the outside of the pad.

[@pattondanielle]

Have you ever sewn a pad into undies for period panties for an adult with disabilities? My daughter will flush pads so we been using depends, I hate how they end up in the landfill and would rather use washable undies for her!

[@billettescrafts]

How to sew Period Panties - Good pattern for Periods, Incontinence and Potty training undies

[@billettescrafts]

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[@callyscraftycorner2463]

Do you have to pre wash the shell fleece?

[@billettescrafts]

no

[@elsiemelius5212]

What is a cloth ad used for ?

[@billettescrafts]

Elsie Melius Ho to my videos and watch “what is a cloth pad “ 👏❤️

[@martinjones5725]

nice iron....

[@billettescrafts]

Martin Jones Thank you ❤️

[@kazeemmariam6325]

Hello

[@nancygoodin7588]

Do u make ans sell

[@billettescrafts]

Yes I do billettescrafts.etsy.com

[@debramitan7335]

I hope you are ok. Don't see or hear you on you tube. You are missed

[@billettescrafts]

Thanks Debra! I know, life has been busy. I actually reopened my Etsy shop and now make polymer clay earrings!! Come see me✌🏻 www.billettescrafts.Etsy.com

[@daciasdiy1861]

Those pads make me laugh.bc i cant even imagine using something so short unless it’s on my salt days

[@billettescrafts]

Everyone flow is different for sure✌🏻

[@happymom9255]

And yet I think a 10” pad is an overnight size LOL. We are all so different :)

[@daciasdiy1861]

@@happymom9255 lol i actually wish i had an 18inch . My issue is night time and i lay on my back

[@daciasdiy1861]

@@billettescrafts no kidding 💀

[@bogdankabatajic1075]

Please you, open titl.

[@gaynormapi837]

Very helpful