Not a bad idea to try. I spend way too much money on pads. Also, most pads irritate my sensitive skin.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

It's great to sew your own, if you can 😊

@TUBEalicious

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with irritation and it was the main reason I switched. Cloth pads are soooooo much more comfortable!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

@@TUBEalicious same!!!!! ❤️

@emmamachin5275

4 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to switch to reusable and can’t wait to give stitching my own a go

@namiahasan496

3 жыл бұрын

I came here for the same reason I got allergic reaction from a pad which never happened before :(

For everyone saying "ewwww I wouldn't want to reuse this its nasty" or anything like that, think about this....literally all of our ancestors, yes ALL OF THEM used actual rags, RAGS or cotton (if lucky) or LEAVES to keep clean. My grandmother said it was a chore to wash rags but it had to be done to keep clean. I'm sure they all would've LOVED to have products like these reusable pads. Honestly if you are scared or disgusted of your own blood, that sounds like a personal problem. But me, I appreciate this video, thank you for the tutorial. And for removing the stains I've found that a tiny drop of dawn dish soap and some soaking time lifts the stains well.

@blueeyedbunny

4 жыл бұрын

They are fighting years and years and years of training that women's menstrual cycles are dirty. It will take a while to break people of this thinking.

@dthanuja

4 жыл бұрын

Yes in olden days women's are used cotton cloths only, again the cycle is repeated in a new way. Good

@Jess-ek9rf

4 жыл бұрын

yep! I always think of how if you stain your underwear you wash them! that's not weird just like how this isn't

@ellenclayton5955

4 жыл бұрын

Women should be concerned with what they are wearing so close to their hoohah. Especially the deodorizers used in disposables! We were not meant to have so many chemicals rubbing on us like that!

@Bug_z16

4 жыл бұрын

Peroxide works great!! & it's cheaper than using up your dawn 😊

Not to mention this is potentially safer health wise if the right fabrics are used.

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

It can be... Many are allergic to the materials the disposable are made of. And the chemicals inside, that make the pads absorbent.....

My sister bought me reusable pads from an online store which was recommended (but I don't know the name) and I have to tell you, they are a THOUSAND times better than those pads we buy from the store! At first I was so shocked when I heard about it, but if you get the chance, definitely use reusable pads. One of the GREATEST productions of plastic comes from pads. We would be helping our dying environment SO MUCH by simply using reusable pads. I also bleed heavy amounts but with these pads they never leak because the cloth is thick enough and there is also a cloth that is water resistent at the bottom, leading to no leakage.

@anonymousposter6461

3 жыл бұрын

Really? I was looking at this and wondering if it would hold for the heaviest bleeders -- mine is (was, I'm on meds that stopped them) very heavy, could go through an overnight ultra in like an hour the first mornings of the week. Eventually I just used a menstrual cup and doubled up with a heavy pad, that pretty reliably (but not always) stopped leakage without me having to use the restroom every hour. (But at that point it was a medical problem so I got that addressed, not the case anymore, thankfully.)

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

This particular one is a regular but if you either double the core or add PUL lining (I have another video about that) then it is quite sufficient 👍

@coachprachidas

3 жыл бұрын

I use both menstrual cup and pad, because I'm also a heavy bleeder and I really wanted to stop using toxic chemical and plastic infused commercial pads So if you feel like the cloth pad wouldn't suffice to keep you clean and dry, I would suggest try both cup and pad Of course the cup is sufficient by itself but I don't like the idea of something inside me 24/7 so I alternate between the two 😀

I love this !!! I live in Egypt and was looking for a charity idea , this will help so many women and young women here to have no shame or embarrassment when their period comes ❤

@Shathoughts

3 жыл бұрын

What shame or embarrassment do we have in Egypt?????

@deborahkimber6382

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shathoughts I am a nurse and midwife periods are of course a very natural part of every woman's life however in Egyot sanitary pads are quite expensive so many women use old towels, clothes etc . The shame and embarrassment comes when the cloth doesn't absorb well and they are left with a stain on their clothes or if not changed often they develop a distinctive smell . There is no shame in this but I am sure all girls would like to keep their bodily functions private and the reusable sanitary towels would help in doing that , inshaAllah we will deliver our first bundle of pads to schools in Luxor next month and girls can access a package of 6 at no cost

@Shathoughts

3 жыл бұрын

@@deborahkimber6382 well, that is just wholesome 💖

@namiahasan496

3 жыл бұрын

I pray that you achieve your goal ❤ AMEEN ❤

I like your method where you draw the outline only on your top layer, and use that as a stitching line. This eliminates fussy cutting of the top and bottom, and gives you a large border to hold on to, and that doesn't get tucked under the presser foot accidentally. Using pinking shears is also genius. I've made only one pad so far to try it out for stress incontinence, and I like it - it's comfortable, and no leaks so far! I will try your assembly method next time. thank you!

@SGRmoss

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I thought that was such a time saver.

@freespirit3891

4 жыл бұрын

Cathy S. I was going to ask about stress incontinence and you answered for me 👍 I sometimes find liners uncomfortable and the edges sometimes irritate.

So great! My daughters and have been using pads that I’ve made for over a year. We LOVE them🥰 They are much more comfortable and I get to pick different fabrics and try out different sizes! Before you say “eww!”, try one and see for yourself. My daughters friend tried and she wants more now. Also my sister!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Agreee

@tasneem161989

4 жыл бұрын

True

@Registered_Necromancer

4 жыл бұрын

My daughter is starting to come to age. I have thought about introducing these first. I have PCOS so I dont have periods at all and am very out of the loop. I was reading there are nasty chemicals in disposable ones and I dont want that sitting against the most sensitive absorbing areas. Do you use this pattern or did you make your own?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

@@Registered_Necromancer this is a pattern by Versodile, called Round. Versodile also has some free patterns in her Facebook group. Just search Versodile.

@Lindseymoreno12

4 жыл бұрын

How do you wash it

Well done video! I want to create these to donate in Rural Mexico.

@debritter8079

4 жыл бұрын

I admire your generosity. Wished more people were like. you

@sparkle0859

4 жыл бұрын

I am creating some to donate in rural Ghana haha

@judyjohnson9610

3 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking of this for a winter project

I’ve made my own cloth pads before. But not for a long time. After watching your video I went ahead and made myself six new ones. I’m excited! Thanks for the inspiration!

I've watched heaps of videos and I think yours is the first one I've seen where you don't waste so much material when cutting out the pattern. I like this idea of making some eco friendly feminine products. I wish I'd learnt earlier in my life to make these it would have saved so much money.

Very nice tutorial! I've been making my own pads for years now. I love seeing others make them.

Every woman should try this kind of cloth pads to save ourselves and our earth

@merrily9773

3 жыл бұрын

*Every person who has a period.

@judyjohnson9610

3 жыл бұрын

And if you have seen some of the other posts on here about "accidentally running out of period supplies".......

@GK-fy9dd

3 жыл бұрын

@@merrily9773 that is every woman...

@merrily9773

3 жыл бұрын

@@GK-fy9dd Not every woman has a vagina.

@GK-fy9dd

3 жыл бұрын

@@merrily9773 I hate to break it to you but they're anything anything except a woman then, probably transgender or something. I don't hate them but biologically, women have vaginas.

You make it look so easy! I've just finished My second pad and it looks better than the first one, but still terrible! I've bought a sewing machine with pads in mind as first project but they do require a bit of practice!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

My 1st one looked awful!!! Yes, it just takes practice.

@christineatkinson3640

4 жыл бұрын

@Tonya Antony AMEN!

@christineatkinson3640

4 жыл бұрын

She sews perfect. I do not sew perfect. But I still Love sewing. I began with making the simplest Grocery Bags. You may want to try that. But it has been two months. You probably have made more & are better at it by now.

I've been using store baught reusable pads and I love them! Very very expensive so I'm excited to try making my own.

Thanks for the tutorial. It looks fun to be able to mix and match colours and patterns of cloth pads 💕

These are so cool and good for the earth! I used to think they were gross and stuff, but know that I know the benefits I will definitely be making a few of these 🤍

Great tutorial. Thanks so much. Just made my first CSP following your tutorial, while mine looks very homemade, it’s sooo comfortable. Plus the fleece backing means it’s not moving around on me! Thanks again 🤗

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

👍😁👏👏👏👏

I love these sooo much I have been using ones I bought online for cheap they have lasted me about 7 years and still they’re fine, but I think I’m going to try making my own now after watching this video! I have so many cute fabrics and old t shirts I can use aaaa I’m excited to cut them up and have cute new pads 🥰

Thanks for the tutorial! Very useful

Wonderful, just wonderful! For some or most women this is a very healthy option. Real cotton will always be the best or at least, a safe plant based fiber..

@judyjohnson9610

3 жыл бұрын

And you don't just "run out"

It's been a few years since I've revamped my home/handmade stash. So glad I found this video. Very clear & detailed. Finally wised up and saved it my Pinterest & my playlist! If you don't already have a video that includes this step, you may want to add in the use of PUL or other material for women who work away from home, have heavy cycles or incontinence, or are making these for postpartum use. (Totally see the video now! Lol. Adding it too. You're awesome.) I find I generally don't need it, but our period needs change through the years.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

😁 I was just gonna say that I have a video on PUL aswell 😁🤣👍 Glad you find these videos useful ☺️

You took time and care with the little things, which I thinks makes all the difference fora neat and tidy pad

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Beautifully done!! What stitch settings is that? The wave stitch i do is a lot smaller.

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

On Brother xr3140 it's number 28 and I change to length from 1.0 to 2.5. Hope it helps 😉

@daisyornelas5599

5 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm oh thank you!

What an awesome idea and a great way to cut down on waste! I’ve been searching for the perfect video to show me how to make these for me and for my two daughters in the future. Your video did just that. A great way to reuse old fleece baby blankets! Too bad I gave them all away though. Anyway, Thanks so much for sharing. ♥️

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😁 glad you like it

This is really helpful...thank you.....have never used reusable pads but I'm definitely going to start now ......I use so much money on disposable ones and I think this is going to be a great money saver

This is not only fun and creative, but very important for tackling period poverty and plastic waste!! ❤❤

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 👍 😁

@gracekahugu3506

4 жыл бұрын

No think about hygiene, who wants to keep on touching, the nasty periods😳😳😳😳

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

@@gracekahugu3506 period is a natural thing. And you are "touching" your own blood

@sarahveazey9619

4 жыл бұрын

@Honeymoon Avenue I guess that you would rather touch some one else's bloody mess, INSTEAD OF YOUR OWN!

@rumadeb8612

4 жыл бұрын

@@gracekahugu3506 this or that you have to clean your panty And if probs don't touch the pad with your hand soak it in a tub of cold water...with some handwash ,dettol and lemon juice/salt put into that and then you can scrub. Done... Imao😘😘🤗🤗

Tupperware had a special soaking & pre-wash container for these. They are also used for camping washes. I have one. Excellent! Especially with Biotex or some such.

Very beautiful work! I can tell you know about sewing. Your pads look very professional. Congratulations!

You made this look amazingly easy and completely doable! I'll have to purchase materials and make this soon!

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, it will become easier with every pad. All of my first pads were awful 😂

@user-ws6eb1uz4s

5 жыл бұрын

Wat materials to be used

@user-ws6eb1uz4s

5 жыл бұрын

That inner material

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

For the core I use 1x Zorb and 1x flannel

Thank you for making this vd! Glad to find this. Sooo *neat and easy to follow tutorial*. I have a question : if I add another line of stitch on the core, would it help to spread(?) the blood more evenly? I've seen some pads that have additional lines of stitch aprt from the round one for putting the top+core materials together.

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I haven't tried. I know some add a line in the middle of the core (through topper and core, but not the back) to help with directing the flow, but I haven't tried.

@mkohful

5 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm Thank you for the reply~ I'm going to follow your tutorial to make mine 🌱 You are so talented!

i stan TALENT👏👏👌 This is such a neat and amazing work. Its so pretty as well. Why dont you consider selling them online. I'd definetly buy em😊👌

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

I do 😁 HandmadeByHedi.etsy.com ❤️👍

Hi! I rly like your sewing videos. :) I want to start making my own pads, but I don’t have a sewing machine. What machine do you use? Do you think a Michley 2- speed would do the job just fine?

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

I have a Brother XR3140. I don't know the Michley 2, but ANY sewing machine should be OK. I have even handsewn some in the beginning 😊

Thanks so much for this tutorial, it’s so helpful! Where do you get your fabrics from? I’m struggling to find the Zorb xx

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

The only place I have found is Wazoodle in US. Or from other maker friends, if they have some to spare.

Ive seen a lot of tutorials today, yours is for much the best, thank you!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Super. Good job. It will helpful to all us. Thank you sooo much.

Hello there! Very useful tutorial. I make my own cloth pads and I just found out a new tip,cutting with the zig zag scissors Thank you!

Thank you for just getting straight into it 🙂😊

Silly question, but which fabric goes directly against the body to catch the blood? Does it need to be a dark fabric to avoid staining?

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

In this case the cotton (pink). But in general it can be cotton woven, jersey, minky. Mostly something absorbent. And the color doesn't have to be dark. If taken care properly, even white ones can be without stains. But if you are worried, then sure 😁👍 use darker colors.

@SGRmoss

4 жыл бұрын

The way I avoid stains is to always give do the initial wash in cold water. I also make sure I'm getting at the blood before it dries and sets.

Thank you so much for this video. I have to make many for poverty stricken . These will definitely help me and to the users both.

Well done on the project 👍👍 Also you got wicked good sewing machine skills. Why did you use the pinking scissors instead of just regular trimming ?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I find that cutting with pinking shears the pad looks neater and less bulky when turned. But also using pinking shears is not a necessity. I just have them and use them.

@stanleyhape8427

4 жыл бұрын

Ah , that makes sense 😀

love this, is there a specific wash function for this? (wash with other things/ how long is it good for?)

@tkhannibal2476

4 жыл бұрын

3+ years

@daisymae3717

4 жыл бұрын

I have some realy cheap cloth pads but I rinse mine until the water runs clear and just wash them with the rest of my laundry, the "business end" of mine are black so I don't have to worry about stains but cold water prevents stains. Also some detergents can cause them to get a funky smell even though they are clean, if this happens you have to strip them with bleach water and wash again.

this is sooooo well done !!

Thank you for making this video, you made it and showed us how to do it very beautifully ! How long can you re-use and keep on washing it by your experience? And I am wondering how you get to the sizes, do you use a normal menstuation pad to compare the innerbody with?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

You can wash and reuse the pads for years!!!! (5 at least). I just tested many different sizes. It has changed, started with 11" but now I like 9" regular. It really depends what you like. Try many different ones. (if you can)

@ade5_lima

4 жыл бұрын

Hedi Salm Thankyou for your reply! I’ll try some sizes to see what fits best for me and my family , Best wishes to you and enjoy your day 🌞

Nice demonstration! I’m jealous that you can use just a few clips and have the pad come out so nice!

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 but yours are always so neat. I love yours ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for sharing! I am a complete sewing beginner. Would you mind telling me: 1) What types of stitches did you use? 2) What type of presser foot did you use? Thank you again!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

You can use all just straight stitch, size I'd say 3.5 or 3. I'm using straight a d wave, not sure if you have that one. And as for presser foot, I just use the one that was on my machine, so what ever you have is perfectly fine

@christineatkinson3640

4 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm I love your sewing tutorial. It is so straight forward. And you sew so perfectly. You should be selling them online. Wait, did you say that in the INFORMATION BOX? Anyways, I have a question? How absorbant are those ones, with one Zorb Pad? Because my First Three Days are the Worst. They are HEAVY!!!!! I would love to see you do a tutorial for NIGHT TIME Pads. So, if I were to go make these ones, like you made. What can I compare them to for Absorbency. I used ALWAYS, Night Time for the First Three days. Then after I could wear lighter ones. Are they for medium? Or Heavy? Or Light? Just a thought.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

This would be a regular/moderate flow pad

Excellent tutorial. For the KZread win today!

Great tutorial! Is anyone else mind blown by that zig zag scissors? Omg that was amazing! 😬

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@maryricketts7337

Жыл бұрын

They’re called pinking shears. They’ve been around for decades…

@anam.aria.

Жыл бұрын

@@maryricketts7337 I know, I have since purchased some of my own 🙂

EXCELENTE VIDEO. FELICITACIONES.

What kind of plastic is the template you used in the beginning of the video? Did you make it yourself? It kind of looks like the plastic that look jugs made out of

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's just a laminated sheet. And then I trace the pattern on it with a sharpie and cut it out.

Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I have two questions the first being is it possible to use a second layer of the filler for a heavier flow and the second is what do you do to keep from having odor in your wet bag when you are out and about or stuck at work?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I usually do a heavy as 2x zorb and 2x flannel as core, works very well. I wrap up the used pad and use a pul wetbag (little wrapper) I have never had issues :)

@NoorKhan-ez5jc

4 жыл бұрын

Veri nice

Okay when you flipped it inside out my jaw literally dropped haha

Where do you find the "zorb" material? Love your tutorial!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I get zorb at wazoodle. Com

@mohsinshah4074

3 жыл бұрын

What is zorb and used for?i mean ,tell me it's benefit ?

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

Zorb is Very absorbent material. So you don't need to use many layers, makes a slim pad. You can certainly use other materials, but this one seems to me to be the best value for money for the absorbtion and slimnes

@mohsinshah4074

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🌷

Thank you Hedi. I live and work in the Himalayas and people have forgotten the tradition of DIY pads. The charitable tailoring unit I work with LOVED your video. Happy women and girls here.

Oh my, you make it look easy! I wish I could buy some!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

After a while it will become easy 😂

I'm actually making my own since mine is so heavy at night and it leaks through the bed. I want one that can cover my back and sides at night to avoid leakage and is thick enough absorb most of it....thank you, this will really help me a lot...

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

I'd recconend usind a layer of waterproof PUL to help with leaking. Or for backer soft shell fleece.

Wonderful job thankyu

Dear mate A 1000 TIMES BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO THAT HELPED AND SAVED MANY LIVES.MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU.

Do the clothed pads ever stain? They look so cute

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Not if you wash and store them properly (although some colours might stain even with the best of care, like blue and white) but all my pads are still pretty as ever.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Ps. Have look at my washing routine video for tips.

@keragangelhoff7496

4 жыл бұрын

Hedi Salm well praise God, thank you 😊 have you heard about Jesus Christ? What he has done for you my friend?

You did an excellent job on this video!! Very helpful and you make it look so easy. What size stitch length did you use when sewing the topper and backer together please? 😊

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

☺️ Thanks. It will be super easy after about a 100 pads 😂😂😂 stitching the backer to the topper I like to use very short stitch 2.5, makes me think it's extra secure. And for top stitching I use 3.5 to 4, depend on my mood 😁

@jlynn8843

5 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm thank you so much for replying.. I still consider myself 'beginner' pad making wise.. I quilt and other sewing projects.. but I always love a good pad video when I'm making a new one or trying out a new drawn up pattern. I too like to use a 3mm top stitch for any and all of my projects 😊

congratulations 2001 subscribers ❤️ many more to come

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lina 🤗😊

You have a talent! Great job!!

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

This is amazing! I use iy for school and it dosent make any sound !

Great tutorial. Thank you.

Which stitches did you used please ? I like the wave one you used to sew the core fabrics together. And the one to sew the top and bottom fabrics at the end look like the overlock stitch isn’t it ? Thanks

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

I used a wave stitch (it really vaeya what exactly yours will he called, mine was nr. 28. But all machines have it different. I only have 1 wave stitch and that's what I used) then I used a regular zig zag stitch, again every machine is different. And just a regular straight stitch. I can't tell you exactly what you should use. As like I said all machines are different. If you want to look up my machine us Brother XR3140 and the Stitches numbers I use are 28 (wavy) 05 (zigzag) 02 straight.....

@Emeliinepaquet

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your quick and helpul reply@@HediSalm ! :) I found one similar on my Singer :P I'll try that asap. Have a nice day !

@merrily9773

3 жыл бұрын

Emeline Pqt What model of Singer do you have? I have a 7430, and I was wondering what stitch you ended up using.

Should the fabrics be prewashed before starting? Or is it okay since cloth pads are not supposed to go in the dryer.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

I prewash my fabrics anyway topper fabrics), just so 7 know that I'm working with clean stuff.

I might be dating my age here, but my mom used old sheets for rags for this purpose and a elastic garter belt to attach the rag, I never thought of it as dirty. My 14 year old daughter just bought a cotton pad at the local health food store, very pricey. She also purchased a menstrual cup and will be using these together. I wondered what was used for the core, that's why I'm here, getting ideas. Which Zorb fabric did you use? It's made in Canada and there are several types of zorb material, even antimicrobial. Thank you for sharing this tutorial, God bless. ❤

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

I use zorb original 😁

@leemager128

4 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm Thanks :)

@mem3769

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee for asking and thank you Heidi for answering. I want to get away from PG so close to my thinner skin areas for daily use. This is my answer. Blessings

With the Zorb fabric, can we wash the pads with Clorox and soap??

You did great job fr.

Hi what did you use for your template please?

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

This is by Versodile on Etsy, pattern called "Round". And I printed it out and traced on just a laminated sheet.

@Geeky.rainbow.vampire

4 жыл бұрын

You could probably trace a store-bought Pad (w/o wings, or with the wings folded back) and then draft your own outer part. That's what I'd do anyways

This is such a great tutorial thank you. Can you please share what type of fleece you use for the backing? Also maybe where you purchased it? Is it simply any old fleece I can purchase at my local fabric store? I’m looking to make my own and am struggling to know exactly what fabrics to purchase. Thank you for your help. :)

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️ The fleece i have is just a regular anti pill fleece and I got it from my local fabric shop.

@fdabill1

4 жыл бұрын

wow thank you for such a quick reply!!! I’m definitely going to be trying this out& excited I don’t need any super special materials. :)

I wish I thought of making my own reusable pads rather than buying some. Now that I think about it, I don't know if the fabrics that they used are sustainable or anything (micro plastics and all). The thought occurred to me a couple days after purchasing one. Regardless, I love them and I wouldn't go back to the disposable ones. The reusable ones seem to mask the odor better and it feels gentler on the skin.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Still a whole lot less than disposable pads. Reducing some waste and plastic is better than none

could you use terry cloth instead of zorb would it hold as much?

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely use terry 👍 upu will need more layers (probably 2+) It unfortunately won't hold as much and will be thicker BUT will definitely do the job!!

Wow, just wow That was so cool. One can make a personalised pad for herself according to size. (Colourful too 😋) I would like to make one, but unfortunately I don't have material and I am sure I won't find any of this Zorb material or the other one that was used in my country/ city (New delhi, India). Until I read the comments I was going to ask what is the material because I never heard ZORB as any type of cloth material.

@ellenclayton5955

4 жыл бұрын

We get a LOT of fabrics from India so you might be able to find it.

@tarikajain3386

4 жыл бұрын

@@ellenclayton5955 may be. But definitely not in retail.

@ellenclayton5955

4 жыл бұрын

So....I looked on my Hobby Lobby website and they don't carry it. Do you use Ebay? I found it on there.( I didn't check Amazon)

Can I use my old towels and old cotton clothes to make these pads? Would I get an infection if I do so?

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

You can, if they are clean 😊👍

@ForVideosAndshorts

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are. Thanks.

Awesome😊

I've been considering making some due to just not having the money to keep buying them, but I have really heavy periods. Can these honestly cope with that? Would adding a waterproof layer on the bottom help?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

This one is for regular (moderate) flow. I definitely recommend addi g more layers for the core. And if you wish, add an extra layer of PUL. (I have a video showing how to sew with PUL too)

@maryburger1232

4 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm I tried them but they are useless for a very heavy period, I was changing them every hour and they still leaked, they also bunch up( the 1 botton doesn't stop them moving) and they showed up under my work trousers !

also what are the things i would need as far as tools and etc,

Thank ypu very much.. Can you tell me the name of cloth you use for stiching this..

Can these materials be machine washed? I can't hand-wash things for various reasons and rely heavily on things being able to go in the washing machine alongside other garments or bedsheets etc.

Very nice! Thank you Hedi Salm!!

This is awesome . Very good

hi nice video how many hours can i wear these pads? and i don't think i will find fleece fabric in my country. so do u have any alternatives for fleece. thank you

do you have to have that metal thing to put on the snaps?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to use these snaps, then yes.

this video have been in my likes for a while now and i FINALLY got my hands on a sewing machine so i think it's a good time to give it a go!

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

👍

wow... thank you. I will try it

This is a very helpful video! What is the material for the core pattern? Looks like plastic. I made some pantyliners myself, and want to make more. It would be nice if I can make my pattern with some firm material rather than thin fabric I’m using.

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

I used a laminate puch, just laminated it and then used a paper pattern and traced on the laminated sheet and cut it out.

@JugemuJugemu3

5 жыл бұрын

Hedi Salm What a clever idea! I have never thought of that. Thank you so much!

Useful and creative upload

@HediSalm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Super 👏👏👏👏👏👏

How long do these last? Hours? Also do you just wash them Everytime you want to change them? If so how would I wash them at school or work? I'm very concerned about leaking.

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

A regular pad will last you for hours, the same as normal disposable pads. You can store used pads in a bag (dry store). See my Washing routine video for washing tips.

@lischlopy443

4 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm thank you

@TrueBeelzebub

4 жыл бұрын

Population Billions I think it’s also better to make multiple so that you don’t have to wash it every time

@kimberlyobrien1920

3 жыл бұрын

Fleece on the bottom is important because it is naturally liquid-repellent, so helps keeps leaks from getting through. There is also waterproof material you can buy that you add to the bottom of the soaker liner to make sure there are no leaks.

Great Video! Thank you💕💕💕

What a brilliant idea

such a cool tutorial! What pinking shears would you recommend?

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) I have 2, FISKARS (reccomend!!!) and soem random ones that turned out to be quite good (luckily). But if you want 100% great quality, then Fiskars.

Hello. This is very helpful. Where can I get all the supplies used in the video. In USA or UK? Can I get it online too?I really need to produce this to distribute in my community, there is serious period poverty here. Please reply. Thank you

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I normally buy online. Wazoodle in US sells zorb. But all of the other fabrics, like cotton, flannel and fleece can be bought at a local fabric store, if in US I hear Joanne's is very good, don't know about UK

@eseroberts

4 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm Thank you very much. Which online shop do you buy please?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Wazoodle. Com is where I get zorb

@eseroberts

4 жыл бұрын

@@HediSalm ok. Thank you very much

What size needle is best for this type of project?

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

If you are sewing with woven cotton topper (not stretch) then I'd say universal 80/12)

Hello... ma'am nice video What kind of clothes do we need to use to make that pad

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a list of fabrics I used in the box below the video

how do you wash them like if it's heavy flow how do you clean the inside? I'm curious, also I wanna do this too

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I also have a video on this. And hopefully explain everything there.....

Ur making material is best ur sezar is aamazing and button atacher is also amazd but this pad is for 1 time use plzz make a pad like a underware thats how i use underwere for taking pad.plz make a cover type thing

@HediSalm

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, you can wash and reuse this pad many many times. I don't make period underwear, but if that's something you are interested in there are many makers who underwear type things, and many are on Etsy, so have a look around 😊

@Fashionable0211

3 жыл бұрын

Thx

Hi. For the fleece, can I just use an old fleece blanket I will have in the house. Thank you

@HediSalm

4 жыл бұрын

I think it might be just a little bit differently made, not as tightly woven (made). If it was a jumper, then probably yes. But you can try, you'll never know 😊

@thebownsfamily577

4 жыл бұрын

Hedi Salm Thank you so much :)

Do you need to worry about shrinkage if theyre machine washed?

@HediSalm

10 ай бұрын

No, I always machine wash mine, no shrinkage at all

Is it ok not to add PUL layer?

@HediSalm

5 жыл бұрын

I find that this core and combination is totally sufficient for moderate flow 😊👍