I'm fairly new to the homemade pad thing. A few months ago I ordered some PUL and made a bunch. I don't use them for periods, but as everyday pantyliners, which I need if I don't want to wash my pants (if you're English, trousers) every day. But the ones I made aren't very waterproof ( Read more... )

Hi, Noob question. I keep seeing everyone talking about PUL. I can't seem to figure out what it is.
Thanks :D

Edit: A little more net surfing and I found the answer to my question :D Thanks

http://shewhorunsintheforest.googlepages.com/002

I just joined this community and have been lurking around, commenting here and there, and my curiosity about cloth pads is just getting the best of me.  I have GOT TO try them now!!!  So, that means I have several questions, which I am sure you all have answered many times before ( Read more... )

I've been puttering this weekend, adding to my stash. I mostly use a cup, but I also take a blood thinner, so I like the backup. This weekend I've made a few for lighter days, and am working on several for heavy flow, especially at night. This batch is all upcycled flannel-two baby blankets, and a couple of pillow cases, with cotton terry and ( Read more... )

Hey there,

After experimenting with the overlocker (serger? - I'm Australian), I'm ready to make my own set of cloth pads* (have a bit of a collection of cotton/flannel & need an excuse to buy more!).  It is ADDICTIVE - unfortunately I'm not a 'love the female body' type and I hate periods - so my addiction/intense interest in awesome fabrics for ( Read more... )

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