hiya, i'm new to making and selling cloth pads. i live in the UK so it is quite differcult to get hold of flannel, anyway because of that i'm looking into some pure cotton and poly cotton. poly cotton is cheaper than pure cotton so would be easier to provide a range of prints but i want your advice, i would like my pads to sell well and for that i ( Read more... )

clothbank.net

It looks complicated, but don't be scared.  It's called a bank, and I know banks are evil, but please don't be scared of that either.  It doesn't involve real money.

How it works is you deposit pads into the bank and get shares in exchange.  You can then use the shares to withdraw and keep pads that someone else deposited.  Or you can ( Read more... )

Found here at the LA Times website

The commission's two members (a third seat is vacant) voted tentatively to exempt:

* Items with lead parts that a child cannot access;

* Clothing, toys and other goods made of natural materials such as cotton and wood; and

* Electronics that are impossible to make without lead.I think this is a win for WAHM ( Read more... )

Hi guys,
This store is having a sale on fabric originally used for nappies - but since most fabric is interchangeable I thought I'd share the address. The microfibre and PUL packs are pretty good and I'm presuming fairly cheap.
They are located in Australia (yay!) and offer free postage within aus, not sure about elsewhere. Enjoy!

Edit: Wow great ( Read more... )

So I finally got a sewing machine that seems to work. And now I want to make my own pads ( Read more... )

Hey :D
Does anyone know of a pattern that has a foldable design? I'm looking for a pattern that uses fabric on top with the absorbent core outside (foldable). Suggestions?

I'm looking for a neat Pattern to Download. If it's something I'd have to purchase, I'd like a good one :D!

I made a design already that features 3 layers of hemp fleece when folded ( Read more... )