Possibly TMI, but awesome

[fuyu]

Cloth pad patterns and instructions

For whatever reason, the whole notion of this just tickled me, and I rather dislike the disposable products anyway, so I thought... what the hell? Let's try it. Lucky me I found this JUST as I was starting my cycle, so I could test it immediately. XD

I've just finished the first one I made for trial use, and it's not going to win any awards for craftsmanship, but it's a pad. Hopefully it should hold together.

I probably should have taken a picture before I put it to use, but... oh well. XD After it's been washed, I guess. I wanted to try it out promptly. It actually feels pretty nice, like just another layer of underwear. Less awkward and nasty than a disposable pad. Stays in place pretty well, too; I should probably have made a longer one, but this'll do for a trial. I put two layers of terrycloth in as filling, so it should be absorbent enough at least for a night.

I'm really liking the idea of getting to make pads for myself in whatever patterns I like. It appeals to me for no reason I can explain. XD Plus, hey! Less waste, less cost (irrelevant to me now, but I'm sure I'll appreciate it when I move out and live on my own), more comfort. Pretty cool. Cleanup will naturally take more effort, but the tradeoff of free, comfy pads that will last years is I think worth it.

Comments

[unicorn]

Wouldn't the stains mess up the pretty patterns, though? I'd have to CURSE MY OVARIES SOME MORE if that happened. D:

[fuyu]

Well, yes.

But then you can wash them and all is well. :D

*sees your cloudypout icon and raises you another*

[unicorn]

Ooh, I might have to look into them then. I really ought to learn to sew sometime or another anyway.

He pouts a lot, doesn't he.