Cloth Pads And Pantyliners

I know you made this a while ago...but I just wanted to say thanks for sharing it. Found out about these on a website last night and if you buy them they're so expensive! like $25 just for a trial and full sets close to $100. So if I decide to try it out since I want to save money and be more green I'll be using this tutorial

I'm allergic to latex but in the past had no choice but to use them anyway and deal with the pain. I'm going to make these for myself and see how they work. Thanks so much.

I'm allergic to latex but in the past had no choice but to use them anyway and deal with the pain. I'm going to make these for myself and see how they work. Thanks so much.

wow i want to do this. i dont use a mooncup or tampon though, never got used to the feeling of them inside me.

If you use them full time, then you'll have to change them more often then you would for the plastic manufactured type. If using them in combination with a menstrual cup, then you won't have a problem. You can soak them before you throw them in the wash with a little vinegar or baking soda added to control the odor.

Don't they produce a smell, though?

You can soak them until you do wash next. Throw them in the wash a little bit wet to get rid of most stains. They are super absorbent depending on what materials you use (bamboo, cotton, PUL etc) but you'll want to change them often because they don't have that manufactured benefit of absorbing odor as well.

just a question about cleaning ect. Do you just soak them in cold water overnight? and how are they at absorbency do you need to change them often?

this is awesome !! In highschool, we made these for women's prisons in Africa - where during their 'time of the month' they are tied to trees out side of the prison. - Also, very Earth friendly, ... not to mention wallet friendly.

I love this idea! And I agree that it will be VERY eco friendly! I'm definatly gonna have to try these!! And!! You gave me a great way to use those stained or torn baby clothes my boys have outgrown!

i actually have pair myself, but never tried to make them. They are super comfy and this would be great since I only have 2. Will have to try and make some. The best part too is you can make them to fit you personally. So glad that you posted this.

I don't care what anyone says, I think these are absolutely awesome.

It's just like using a cloth diaper for a baby (which is just as, if not more, helpful to the environment). Thank you for posting a tutorial!

This will make a great accompanyment to using my moon cup, thankyou! My mooncup doesn't leak but I wear pantyliners anyway just incase, but I will make some of these so I don't have to contribute to landfill at all!

uhmm back to the old times? we were sooo glad when there came in the shops bandages that you don't have to wash any more and later having better fitting bandages;-D.

but i think its a smart idea to wear them too ,only for the heavy days. to protecting with bandage of the shop too your underware.
thats why i love it, I love to recycling and so on but not for this montly thing. But thanks anyway for sharing this and the great tute.!;-D