How to sew a cloth pad- with Billette's Baubles

Thank you for joining me for the Cloth pad sewing tutorial. If you guys want to see more videos like this or have questions, please comment below.
Cloth pads are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to disposable sanitary products. Easy wash routine and ultra comfy. I invite you to check out Billette's Crafts contact info below to learn more...
You can find my Cloth pad shop at
Etsy- billettescrafts.etsy.com
Instagram- @billettescrafts
Softshell fleece- fashionfabricsclub.com
Bamboo Fleece-www.etsy.com/s...
Ocean print fabric- www.etsy.com/s...
Pattern can be found at Versodile.Etsy.com

[@yadontknow]

Out of all of the reusable pad videos/creators I've watched, your videos have been the easiest to follow and the most informative. I am finally going to attempt this. I appreciate you! Thank you :)

[@alldaymusiclover107]

Well done. I've watched several videos on making cloth pads and yours the best I've seen. Thank you so much. I now have the confidence to, successfully, make a pad.

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you so much! Your very welcome. Reach out to me on Instagram if you need help

[@Screenager9211]

I've watched this so many times and I've finally made my first one - it looks a lot worse than yours but it was my first time using a sewing machine! Thank you so much for sharing this, I will be using your videos again and again x

[@tarohiromi8493]

Keep sewing! You'll get better the more you sew with it, simple projects help you learn and ease irritation

[@siiiriously3226]

Great that you tried it though! My first pad looked terrible, eventhough i had lots of sewing experience. But 5-10pads later i had the hang of it and they look really tidy and symmetrical. Just keep going! :) I found it so rewarding to make my own and theyll last ne years. Also: The good thing About Cloth pass is, that its not visible to many people, so as long as its functional you can still get lots of good use out of them...even of they arent perfect.

[@ginnyperott8212]

Oppoopppppp

[@ginnyperott8212]

Pretty sure

[@MeganBloom]

This isnt as hard as I thought I've messed up in places but nothing I can't improve in. Thanks!!❤

[@billettescrafts]

awesome!! I'm so glad you gave it a go!

[@martinjones5725]

Even for a guy, this was interesting....Gotta love how - to videos....

[@billettescrafts]

Martin Jones thank you for watching 👏

[@Truth1561]

I’m confused- shouldn’t the waterproof fabric be against the decorative fabric before the absorbent material goes on? I took apart one I bought off eBay and that seems to be how that one is made .

[@sarahchang6217]

@@Truth1561 No because then the waterproof material will collect pools of blood rather than the blood being absorbed into the absorbant material first. Then you will have leaks because the blood isn’t being absorbed by anything.

[@debbielc8599]

I'm just trying to psych myself up to making my own cloth pads and came across your video. I'm so glad I did! Not only do you explain every step well, but you're so tidy!! I can't think if there's crap all over my sewing area. I wanted to hug you when you said your pad was giving birth cause I make masks and that's how I think of it! I even flip the same exact way and snip as I go. I realize this all may sound ridiculous, but after watching a million sewing videos, it's so nice to see I'm not crazy. Lol. Thanks so much! I'm definitely going to try your method.

[@billettescrafts]

Awesome!! Reach out to me on Instagram , I’d like to see how they turned out

[@702genny]

Bought your pads about two years ago and they're still holding up they're beautiful colour! Love your pads!!!

[@natashashivanitheodore9423]

This is a really great video .made 22 pads amd 4 pantyliners in the past 2 weeks jusy start my cloth journey im a Still waiting for my orders to come in i enjoyed making them so im hooked on these videos

[@siiiriously3226]

"The birth of the pad" i love that!

[@sunnyday9026]

First time watching your video. I really like the way you show how to make the cloth pads and I hope I can make them for my daughter. In her case it would be wonderful because she has Cerebral Palsy. Thank you for your time to show us your work and teaching us ❣

[@billettescrafts]

Sunny Day your so welcome!!

[@peglegpigeons7566]

That ocean print is amazing! Great lighting

[@billettescrafts]

PegLegPigeons thank you !

[@annemariebenoit4263]

Good tutorial. I'm going to do some little drying cloths for use after using the bidet first, but this looks like a great first project sewing machine project to get a few techniques down after that 👍 And store bought pads are expensive over the course or a year and often itchy. Can't wait to try this.

[@annabellelopez3857]

Love how neatly you sew 👍❤️

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you

[@tsmith-3423]

This was a very great tutorial! Thank you for making it. Very informative and easy to follow

[@mikaellysancao]

I saw your old videos just a few days ago !! Thas nice we got a upgrade !! Thank you!!

[@billettescrafts]

Mikaelly Sancao Domingues Your very welcome!

[@teresaguerrero5546]

Thank you! This was exactly what I was looking for my daughter with special needs will not wear store bought so mama needs to get creative.

[@billettescrafts]

Reach out if you need help 👏👏

[@mellowyellowmom7631]

I can’t wait to get started sewing these! They are so much better for the environment and less expensive in the long run! Thank you for showing, step by step, how to make these! What’s the best way to clean the used pads? Do you put them in water to soak, then wash the whole group in the washer once your cycle ends?

[@lcrespin5931]

Easy to follow. Thank you for showing how to do the snaps!

[@billettescrafts]

Welcome

[@mellou04]

Great tutorial! I’m looking to make a cloth pad and liner stash for myself and for a friend, who already uses cloth. Watching a bunch of different videos because it’s fun to see how each person makes the process their own. Thank you for the fabric links! I’m happy to be able to get the bamboo fleece from a Canadian source (I’m from Manitoba).

[@margaretpenner3757]

Wow, that is an awesome how- to video. Thank you so much. That is exactly what I need. I will definitely follow these instructions. 👍🙂

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you Margaret

[@donna57]

Received my fleece, thank you for this great tutorial

[@niikolful]

I love how simple you make your items. Can you make a video of a water resilient bag to keep the pads in while one is on the go? Maybe using the water resilient fabric you use for the pads.

[@billettescrafts]

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[@donnabryson7145]

Thank you for sharing!😊

[@MissSCraig]

Love cloth!!! Great tutorial

[@billettescrafts]

Miss S Craig thank you so much 😍

[@ameeliabruce9687]

Loved this video

[@33Kellymc]

Great vid! I'm gonna make my own. I'll report back on the final project!

[@qhaireeniqa7936]

So beautiful... thank you for sharing this...

[@corkylorenz]

Lovely video! Nice job keeping everything in the view of the camera! That’s the tricky part for me 😂

[@billettescrafts]

Corky Lorenz thank you! I hear you. Thank goodness for editing!!

[@billettescrafts]

Corky Lorenz your spoonflower haul video is what inspired me to create my own fabrics for pads. So far I’ve drawn some mermaids and the pads turned out real well. I use my iPad Pro with the app procreate.

[@lilaalabed2527]

Such a nice video! I feel like I learned a lot. Thank you so much.

[@billettescrafts]

Lila Alabed welcome!!

[@michellenason9501]

I found out about cloth pads so cool !

[@schooling____1167]

You’re great!! Thanks for making this vid💞

[@frugalmrsolson1]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@allisonfoster9923]

really interesting, I'll have to try them

[@StitchesAndGrace]

Enjoyed the video!! I'd love to see a sewing room tour. :)

[@elyzabeth306]

So nice thank you!🥰

[@kristyleedolls]

Thank you so much!

[@alfredchipembele8591]

You are very gentle, just what we need for the project. I hope everyone sees what I mean. Thanks for sharing but I am just wondering if the fabric that comes into contact with the skin doesn't stain?

[@billettescrafts]

If it’s not washed in cold and soaked for a few hours then yes it might stain. But what matters is that it’s clean. Stains are just stains. No one will see it but the user. Hope that answered your question 😊

[@sunflowergamesworld2817]

Thanks for sharing

[@kayroebuck9173]

I am hoping to make my first pd soon

[@naniira]

Thank you!

[@rubymehra1694]

Thank you so much

[@DubaiShoppingguide]

Hey lovely video. Question plz. With cotton as topper how the wet feels. And how long this pad will last before the next change.

[@billettescrafts]

Dubai Mummy Thank you! I like cotton because it’s breathable and I don’t have a wet feeling. It absorbs well and I’d say depending on your flow, it will last you hours. Really just depends on how heavy you are.

[@heddda]

Hi! Love your videos, they’re perfect for teaching! Just wondering about pre-washing fabrics, how do you go about it? I’ve heard you should “torture wash” the fabrics 5 times or something like that, aka on high heat and dry on high too. I don’t have a dryer, so I won’t use that method to dry my pads, but do I really have to wash my fabrics that many times before sewing? Thanks! You’re great!

[@mikaylacarpenter3639]

fabrics like cotton and bamboo used as a liner should be washed and dried 5 times before use because they shrink. if you don't prewash before using them, after you make the pad and wash it, it can start to bunch up because the core is shrinking

[@pageodell6662]

Thank you for an detailed explinations of the materials. How many pads can you make with the materials you have shown?

[@swonnenw9974]

Is the Bamboo Fleece you mention comparable to Zorb? My daughter has extremely heavy cycles and I'm looking to try something like this for her and I am looking for the absolute best, most absorbent materials. Thanks for sharing!!

[@d.monstersoap1552]

wonderful

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you!

[@MakaylaKane09]

Can you please link to the exact fleece that you are using in the video from fashionfabricsclub? I’d like to see that exact link. Thanks

[@billettescrafts]

I’m the description dear ❤️👏

[@Michlerish]

@@billettescrafts I also can't find "softshell fleece" on that site, or anywhere. Is there another name it goes by?

[@ourweeflurry-lauramcbean3326]

Looking to add this to my wee business as I make other reusable items but I’m a bit lost as to ideal templates. You said you leave a link below but I don’t see a link 🙈 be grateful if you could guid me in right direction x

[@MeganBloom]

Hi I'm watching before I buy a machine to do this I love this please make more you keep things easy for my disability 💕 could I ask when you are finished sewing and you take away your fabric /project from the machine how does the thread detach on it's own?

[@billettescrafts]

There is a thread blade, you just run it across the blade and it cuts

[@MeganBloom]

@@billettescrafts Thanks! :) Do you have advice for storing used pads like this untill washed? I'm worried if stored in a sealed wet bag they will ruin

[@ladonnaowens710]

Can you show with pattern you purchased please? I want the one your using, but there are so many to choice from. Please help! Thanks

[@wandafel6403]

They look wonderful. Are they good as a menstrual pad and what side should be close to the body?

[@billettescrafts]

The pretty side is close to your skin. Yes, menstrual, bladder leakage or everyday liner

[@wandafel6403]

@@billettescrafts Which pattern do you recommend from the Versodile shop?

[@happymom9255]

Great video!!! Very easy to follow! But this isn’t a hidden core pad. A hidden core pad shows no core stitching at all (you only see the top stitching on the pad face). Easiest/most common way is to sew your core to a *full* layer of flannel. Then you stack your core/flannel, topper, backer and sew around. Turn it and then top stitch.

[@amandanezat8227]

Can you show how and what you need to make a postpartum cloth pad

[@marysoto3325]

Is another place that I can find the bamboo fleece is not etsy. You talk about other company but not mention in comments thanks

[@lissadipity]

Great tutorial ! What was the length of the pad you sewed in this video ? it seems like a pretty good length !

[@billettescrafts]

I believe it’s an 11”

[@lissadipity]

@@billettescrafts Thank you ! 💕

[@joanipena8728]

Can you tell me the inner layer amount for moderate heavy and overnights. And how would I make a liner and a wet bag, im a little confused. Thank you so much for such a thorough video!

[@joanipena8728]

Is the soft shell fleece a pul fabric? Is it waterproof to prevent from going on your underwear?

[@erinstroble1892]

For the inner core layer would cloth diapers work? We have a bunch of prefolds we were given.

[@billettescrafts]

Possibly! Try one out

[@Sabrina1998]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. How long is the life expectancy of a pad? Or how many washes ?

[@billettescrafts]

Sabrina D Lane 7 + years of cared for properly. I need to make a cloth pad wash routine video

[@Sabrina1998]

Billettes Baubles Eco Alternatives thank you so much 😊

[@FrancisCastroMua]

Could you do an exposed core pad tutorial? 🥺 I'd love to make myself some

[@billettescrafts]

Coming soon

[@FrancisCastroMua]

@@billettescrafts omg YESS!!!😭😭😭😭 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!😭😭💕💕

[@bethanymay3056]

Okay, this does not look so hard! I might just give this a try!

[@michelle10261]

Hi do you think your patton would be ok for incontinence pad. Did you do straight stitch for the whole project. Thank you for sharing your vlog from Michelle in Australia.

[@billettescrafts]

Yes it would work

[@DavidBrown-yn2mt]

where can we get the pattern and what fabrics did you use???

[@niikolful]

My question is when you're out and about during the day and need to change the pad, are you taking along a plastic bag to put the soiled ones in until you get home?

[@MD-gt8wo]

That’s a very good question

[@natchosm4320]

You can roll and snap them closed in a tight package and can use a pvc lined fabric to make a pouch for your soiled pads. I have one that came with my pads from another seller and I just wash my pads when I get home

[@madithsantos6223]

could you also show how to sew cloth liners please... thank you! =)

[@nicoletumblin8427]

Not sure if anyone is still checking on comments, but have a question, do you have to prewash the softshell fleece?

[@billettescrafts]

No you do not 👍

[@nicoletumblin8427]

@@billettescrafts thank you 💕

[@MsAmitis]

I love those little lables. Where do you print/get them with your logo?

[@caroseob]

I want to make some pads for myself, but I don’t really understand what fabric I am supose to use (for topper and middle part) I live in Quebec in Canada and I speak french so I am really confuse

[@ribbonate4472]

For the topper, its cotton. For the middle, its fleece.

[@haleighwoolsey9005]

Im new to sewing and wanted to make some pads for myself, but am confused on all the types of fabrics. Is the cotton fabric you're using just like a standard quilting cotton fabric?

[@billettescrafts]

Haleigh Woolsey yep, standard cotton from Walmart or Joann’s etc will do great for your topper. Buy yourself one yard of soft shell fleece at Fashionfabricsclub.com for your backer. Their having a sale for like $9 a yard. A yard will get you 20-30 pads👍

[@Thatdesertwife]

Could i take my favorite disposable pads and make my own "stensil" with? Could i just make the wings longer? Im on low budget and i cant affort buying patterns.

[@emeraldwaters7289]

That's what my daughter and I are trying to do as well...

[@Layla___channel24]

Yea, you can

[@mandylopez7587]

Love this tutorial! I have been doing lots of research before I start and this is informative and simple! I looked up the soft shell fleece on the website from your link. Does it matt which one? There is knit, jacket, activewear, shell grid, etc lol. It’s showing most of them are two colors. How do I know which one is the side that will be visible? Thanks for the help!

[@billettescrafts]

grid is nice. But if they’re softshell, any will work. You’ll know when you get it. The fabric or soft side is the exterior or pretty side. The more waterproof smooth side is the non pretty side

[@dawsonsld]

Note: You won't find "softshell fleece" at fashionfabricsclub.com. You must make your search 3 words, Type "soft shell fleece." Billettes Baubles Eco Alternatives, could you correct the spelling in your description? I, and likely others, spent some time trying to find it elsewhere until I thought of separating the words. Great video. I will make these as soon as my materials arrive!

[@niikolful]

dawsonsld I actually did find it there but not under the link she’s posted. That one has expired. I had to search it in google and then it popped up, same store though.

[@briannatuttle1028]

Could you throw together a list of products you used? Like your machine, scissors, iron, etc? That would be great! I favorited your shop!

[@siblingstation6902]

Are you still making pads? I can't find your Facebook group and I'm only seeing polymer clay earrings on your craft page on Instagram.

[@billettescrafts]

Not making pads anymore, sorry! How are yours holding up?

[@esnailsbydiane]

hello, how can i get your patterns, thanks i love your videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@dt564]

Thanks for showing us how to make these! :) So what absorbancy level would you consider these?

[@billettescrafts]

1 layer of Heavy Organic Bamboo fleece is moderate. 2 layers is heavy. Friends on the maker too

[@savitadinnimath6213]

Pls can you give me the measurements of paper cutting for making pad

[@mariselarodriguez4814]

Thank you for the video, what size of stitch you use?

[@billettescrafts]

marisela Rodriguez 3.0

[@brendah8909]

Shouldn't you pre-wash your material first to prevent shrinkage?

[@billettescrafts]

Yes

[@claudettemonty4077]

Can you use cotton batting as we use in quilting??

[@billettescrafts]

I don’t think so, but you could try one. I don’t know how absorbent quilt batting would be

[@beedeebabies]

So topper goes against your skin? Would that mean that the design you choose would get messy and the plain soft shell fabric would be on the outside? If so how can I reverse that because I'd rather the design not get bloody. I hope that makes sense.

[@billettescrafts]

beedeebabies yes it does. In that case you wouldn’t want to use softshell fleece as your backer/layer against your panties. You’d want to buy PUL which is a waterproof fabric commonly used in cloth diapers making. It’s all about how you layer your materials and then flip them to the right side out.

[@beedeebabies]

@@billettescrafts thank you! I'll give try. Is PUL available at a craft store or would I have to special order?

[@donna1970]

@@beedeebabies Joann's Fabric Store has PUL by the yard in the nursery fabric areas, usually.

[@wearefamilyhomeschoolers4924]

What is the GSM of the heavy bamboo fleece that you like to use? You said two layers for a heavy? How many layers for an overnight? Thank you!

[@billettescrafts]

We Are Family Homeschoolers 400gsm. I use two layers of Heavy Organic Bamboo Fleece and 1 layer of flannel for an overnight

[@barefacedquestions]

Thanks for the tutorial. What is the ocean print fabric made of (if I hear it correctly)? I've never sewed with fleece fabrics. Are they stretchy?

[@billettescrafts]

No it’s made of cotton. Blue pacific fabrics on Etsy

[@johannannanna]

What sewing machine do you use? I’m still learning and I find your channel really helpful

[@billettescrafts]

Thank you! Brother, Laura Ashley. I really love brother

[@coleneritchie5625]

I have a question. When making the pad, does it really matter whether or not we still cut on the straight of the grain? Or sometimes we can save material by cutting cattywampus, I call it.

[@billettescrafts]

No it doesn’t matter. I have never had a problem with this ✌🏻

[@theoldshedsoapworks]

Hello great video easy to follow. One question. Do you pre wash any of these fabrics?

[@billettescrafts]

Catherine M Thank you! yes prewash everything but the softshell fleece backer.

[@rubyc.4311]

Thanks for sharing this video. Other than cotton for the cover, won’t a waterproof type of fabric be good too? What would you recommend? Ty

[@billettescrafts]

For the backer fabric , yes a waterproof type fabric would work. I like soft shell fleece but it’s still breathable so you don’t get sweaty. For the topper fabric and core though, you want to use absorbent fabric

[@barbaramatthews4735]

Nice video...I have a couple of questions. Are you purposely cutting the first fabric on the bias? (It appeared that way to me, but I'm watching on my phone. ) Would cotton light weight quilt batting work?

[@billettescrafts]

I do not think quilt batting would work well for absorbency but try it out. I like Heavy Organic bamboo fleece , you can find it on etsy. A yard or half yard will get you a long way

[@artsis1000]

What’s the fabric type on top? Can I use cotton or no lol

[@charlieclaridge6926]

How long would this pad last a young lady? I'm wanting to make them for our local school girls to use if needed but I'm just wounding how they wouldn't just bleed straight through them because normal ones have that plastic backing that stops that happening so I'm just trying to understand if there any good for them to use if you get what I mean I'd have to put on it how often it would need to be changed if possible :) x

[@billettescrafts]

The softshell fleece backer would stop their flow if use a PUL layer in there. Years, if properly cared for

[@barefacedquestions]

From personal experience, it is surprisingly durable and stops the flow better than commercial ones. The only hassle I find is washing.

[@sherryshelton199]

New to this. Which side is worn up? The fleece or the print.

[@billettescrafts]

The print

[@cindycastillo5380]

Where did you find the snap tool and snaps?

[@billettescrafts]

Amazon!

[@giovannanicole85]

I’m looking for the templates on Etsy what do I have to type in to find them?

[@billettescrafts]

Versodile.etsy.com

[@bobbierepper5848]

What would the washing instructions be for these? I am assuming not to put them in the dryer?

[@billettescrafts]

There’s many different ways to wash cloth pads. I recommend air dry or if you use dryer, tumble low Soak overnight in a bucket with your choice of soap. Hand rinse and scrunch to remove as much blood as possible and the wash in the washer in cold. I like to run them a second time in the washer on warm just ensure they sanitized. Every person kind of developed their own routine

[@ramya5686]

What's the name of your sewing machine...can u share the link of that product?...hope u reply.

[@billettescrafts]

www.amazon.com/dp/B008G1DJ9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_XMfbGbF240A6K

[@billettescrafts]

It’s very close to this machine I linked. Mine is called a Laura Ashley

[@ramya5686]

@@billettescrafts okay...thanku dr🥰

[@zarahofshiloh7537]

Dear Billette, You said you maid your template pattern out of cutting board from the dollar store? I have never seen such material at the dollar store and the only thing that pops up when I search the web is our kitchen cutting boards. Could this material be called by another name and where could I find it? I really want to have a solid template to trace and to preserve my patterns. Appreciate your help in understanding this. Ann

[@billettescrafts]

Every dollar store is different. Just really cheap cutting boards is what I use

[@sweetkitty7675]

what about zip zag around the whole pad?

[@billettescrafts]

Go for it!❤️

[@IoneEvans]

Just checked your etsy and I can't find these. I want to order a few sets

[@billettescrafts]

I don’t sell anymore , sorry 🤗

[@afsanasikder7884]

Can u give the size of tamplet? Inches pls.

[@hafsabenhachmi9689]

I liked the idea but where can i get the pad shape ?

[@billettescrafts]

Versodile.etsy.com

[@veronicacruz3749]

What kind of fabrics can I use that I may have at home an old Tshirt, towels will it still work for heavy flow ???

[@billettescrafts]

Maybe, it would be pretty thick. One yard of heavy organic bamboo fleece would get you a lot! Etsy.com