Reusable Menstrual Pads

Please note, this post does contain a lot of TMIs (To Much Info) about me.
You have been warned!

You might have noticed (or not) but I am venturing into a new world by making reusable items. I shared with you a couple of different DIY makeup remover pads and reusable panty liners with a drawstring waterproof pouch for the dirty ones.

Now I am going really personal (which by the way, makes me super uncomfortable) and letting the whole world know I use RUMPs or ReUsable Menstrual Products. Only the menstrual pads though, not quite using the cups yet (although that probably will change in the future).

Materials:

• Cotton w. cute print
• Micro-fleece in matching colour
• terry-cotton (or any old towel will do)
• PUL (waterproof fabric)

Instructions:

1. Find a pattern, either online or make one yourself from a menstrual pad (I made our own)
2. Trace the pattern onto card board and cut out
3. Cut out one pattern of the cotton and one of the micro fleece
4. Cut a strip of terry cotton and PUL (a bit smaller than the pattern)
5. With the wrong side up, pin the terry cotton (the middle) and PUL (on top) and sew two straight seams
6. Pin the right side of the cotton to the right side of the micro-fleece (the “rough” side) and pin together
7. Sew around leaving a gap in the side. Trim access fabric
8. Turn the pad right side out and pin the opening shut
9. Sew around the edges of the pad for a nice finish
10. Then add the snaps to the wings. 

 

Here is a size comparison to the panty liners (small) I have made. 

 

FAQs

1. How many layers of terry cotton do you use??
   A: I have one layer, as this is all I need. I probably have a light to medium flow. If you need more feel tree to add another layer or two.
2. What type of snaps do you use?
   A: I use PRYM plastic snaps, but you can use any kind. You can also use velcro if you want, or anything else. I have even read some people use a safety-pin, but I just find that really weird.
3. How do you wash these after use?
   A: I give them a quick rise under a running tap before I put them in my drawstring waterproof pouch. I later wash them on 60 degrees with my underwear and towels. You can also do a pre-soak if you are worried about stain. 

If you have any other questions let me know and I will do my best to answer them for you. I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and check out more stuff on my blog.