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Published: 2006-10-31 05:21:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 2429; Favourites: 4; Downloads: 15
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A batch of eight cloth pads I made. I'm SO proud of the results I'm getting.I sell these on my little livejournal store: [link] for $8 or 3/$20.
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Yeah, they're pretty easy to make/wear/wash. I love them!
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I was stumped when i read the title. I thought to myself "What is this used for o__o?" Then i read the comments xD I think it's genius! Good job!!
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You're welcome (:
(sorry for the lateness xD)
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Question - why not white ones?
Also, great idea. I use a menstrual cup myself, though. Got any ideas for a menstrual cup bag? Gotta keep it somewhere dust-free when I'm not menstruating.
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I just didn't have white material, tbh. I just used what I picked up.
And I could make one, it'd be easy enough.
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I think this idea is great... much like cloth diapers.
But I'll have to say that the pattern on the fabrics, cute as they are, are going to waste (though I'm really loving the black ones)-- I would think you'd have to bleach them after use... otherwise it would not be thoroughly disinfected, and look pretty brownish/yellowy because of the bloodstains.
What I would like to know is: How do they hold up to night wear? Do they slip and bunch... and possibly spill a little? This is why I find that time of the month to be so much more annoying.
Also the bulkyness of them... do they protrude a lot? Like if you're a tight skirt wearer like me, would it look like you have something on your butt or look like you have an "extra part" on the front?
And how do they stand up to heavy flows?
Wouldn't it absorb a hella more with quilted fabric?
Anywho, sorry for bombarding you with questions and a really lengthy comment, hehe... I'm really interested in this-- I'd really like to make some, but not before knowing my Q's
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actually, you don't have to bleach them, and I actually recommend you don't. Just wash them in hot water. I use Purex Free detergent, and no fabric softener, and they turn out quite nice.
They hold up pretty good at night, I don't find they slip or anything, but I use a double lined pad at night, and I've only had very minor leaks and spills (about the same, maybe even less than with a normal pad). And they're not too thick or bulky, no, especially if you use a single lined pad. I do recommend a double pad for your heavier days though. And it's actually lined with towel, so if you wanted something more absorbant, you'd probably be best off finding a hemp material or fleece or something to line it with. Look up stuff on cloth diapers, that's your best bet.
And no problem, I hope I helped!
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you helped a great deal! Thank you so much
I think I'll make the jump to cloth
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Yay!! You won't regret it!!
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SO ADORABLE. xD xD
Seriously though...how long does it take you to make these?
I wanna buy them. >< But I don't have a credit card.
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Thanks!
They don't take too long, actually. The sewing machine makes it rather quick.
And can you send a money order?
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Oh, so you use the machine. ^^ Very nice.
Possibly. But I don't have much money anyways. 
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Yeah, I suck at hand sewing.
Awww, well, let me know if things change!
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cool. 
I can do a little bit of knitting, and that's it. >>'
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*___* there are so pretty and well-sewed!!! now I feel that mine are a little ugly 
good job!!!!
and best wishes for you
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Awww, they're probably nice! And thanks!
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This is a really awesome idea! If I wasn't loyal to tampons, I'd probably invest in some xD
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If you want a cheaper, natural alternative to tampons, go with a diva cup!
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what an interesting conversation.........
i dont think ill get involved
theyre very cute - i like the one with the frogs on it >.<
the little buttons are so clever!
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Hee, thank you very much. I love the snaps on them, it's so much easier with them!!
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I find these really interesting.
Doesn't the pretty cloth get stained? (seriously. I don't know if blood stains or not)
What do you do with it in the middle of the day - you know... when you need a change?
How does it keep from leaking?
I'm very intrigued now...
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Not if you rinse/wash them right away, and you can use an old pencil case.
They last a LOT longer and absorb way more than Always or any of those too!
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They're the best, seriously. Ask *DekeNicki .
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What's in the middle, =holls? Is it flannel too? Or something more absorbent like towelling?
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flannel outer, plus terrycloth and PUL (waterproof stuff) inside
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Seriously well constructed. Kudos!
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Well there you go, I never heard of these before. I think they are really cute and a great idea.
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I hadn't until about a year ago, and after some research, I was convinced to do it.
Thank you!
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Great idea. What do you think women used *before* we had the disposables shoved down our throats (so to speak:}) I assume they're a lovely cotton?
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Exactly. And they work a million times better!
And they're soft flannel. They're SO nice and comfy!
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OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, sooo cooool!
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Soon!!! I just gotta ask you a few questions!
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Really??? which kinda questions????
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ooooh - okay - well, then ask away
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Well I think they're just dandy and lovely! XD
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Hee, thank you muchly!!
I'm making yours next!
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I'm doing yours and Nicki's now that I've had lots of practice!! *lol*
I'll discuss details with ya later.
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