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
5 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
5 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
5 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 😊
@donnakeen2354
4 жыл бұрын
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 :(
@leila_rshdn
4 жыл бұрын
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 😀
@pritipalaskar8933
4 жыл бұрын
Every woman should try this kind of cloth pads to save ourselves and our earth
@merclesse37
4 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
@@merclesse37 that is every woman...
@merclesse37
3 жыл бұрын
@@GK-fy9dd Not every woman has a vagina.
@GK-fy9dd
3 жыл бұрын
@@merclesse37 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.
@kithand1106
5 жыл бұрын
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😘😘🤗🤗
@deborahkimber6382
4 жыл бұрын
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 ❤
@livingholistically1485
4 жыл бұрын
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.....
@narnier.thistle8518
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TS-sh8xo
4 жыл бұрын
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
@helphealthladakh
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@pttpaus2989
7 ай бұрын
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.
@HediSalm
20 күн бұрын
thank you for liking this video :D
@cathys949
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 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.
@tonifrancis6945
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@MagycArwen
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@dzcafe
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking of this for a winter project
@kimcox66030
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial! I've been making my own pads for years now. I love seeing others make them.
@giverny28
4 жыл бұрын
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 ☺️
@sanjana1390
4 жыл бұрын
It is way better than sanitary pad of market ..and also reduce environmental pollution ..
@kscheuerman5378
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
And you don't just "run out"
@anam.aria.
3 жыл бұрын
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 🙂
@tracywaltman3465
4 жыл бұрын
I've been using store baught reusable pads and I love them! Very very expensive so I'm excited to try making my own.
@bojana27
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 🥰
@macairhead5137
Жыл бұрын
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.
@karieanncote2837
4 жыл бұрын
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
@lovefromtima
4 жыл бұрын
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 🤍
@Yeub188
4 жыл бұрын
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
@vishakhakhandekar121
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@MamaBanana
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
👍😁👏👏👏👏
@kateymateymusic1
5 жыл бұрын
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 😊
@lathakarunathilake1352
3 жыл бұрын
thanks very useful for all ladies in the world
@kerenkares6109
4 жыл бұрын
The OCD issues I struggle with in my later years would prevent me from using this method but my family member stitched cloth diapers for my daughter's back in the 80's this is soooooo convenient and budget savvy!!!
@kisha9032
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for just getting straight into it 🙂😊
@alexiabeatriz00
3 жыл бұрын
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
👍
@K.Adler1120
4 жыл бұрын
I just use a two cotton wash cloths Tri-fold it, wash it at the end of the day in the tub, use a fresh one for night time while the day one dries
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
What ever works 👍😁
@SimonaShine
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@sallysmith920
3 жыл бұрын
I still think for the first couple of days I'd use disposable but certainly from day 3. I guess it's the same with everything, once you're used to them, using them for heavier days would be second nature.
@HediSalm
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, something is better than nothing, I always say ❤️
@amberwalters8458
4 жыл бұрын
Ok, this is motivation to buy a sewing machine, tired of expensive, uncomfortable store bought pads
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Go for it 👍😁
@syakirahaj8156
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. It looks fun to be able to mix and match colours and patterns of cloth pads 💕
@ellenclayton5955
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. For the KZitem win today!
@chammu2417
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
I do 😁 HandmadeByHedi.etsy.com ❤️👍
@bhagyasrangolidesigns4954
3 жыл бұрын
Useful and creative upload
@HediSalm
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@delightdelirium1
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Also I'm glad I'm not the only one who decorates their machine with stickers lol
@NasheedforQalb
3 жыл бұрын
😄😄😄
@brittanykingston5220
4 жыл бұрын
Oh my, you make it look easy! I wish I could buy some!
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
After a while it will become easy 😂
@cosmuhponey5584
4 жыл бұрын
Lately I've heard so much about these.. im planning on making some for myself because a lot of people say it helps reduce cramps... the pads u buy are loaded with chemicals and causes a lot of period pains people have
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
These are definitely better for the sensitive areas. And I certainly feel better when using these reusable sanitary pads.
@MsPoliteRants
4 жыл бұрын
Okay when you flipped it inside out my jaw literally dropped haha
@uwuvwv475
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@iamtreasured
5 жыл бұрын
Great Idea. I'm sure this is simular to what women had to do centuries ago.
@HediSalm
5 жыл бұрын
Except pretty 😍
@cathys949
5 жыл бұрын
Not even centuries! I am 65, and my 1st pads were disposable, but not adhesive and I had to use a "belt" to hold them in place. My mother used cloth when she started. I'm glad women are now going back, because of the non-biodegradable nature of disposables, and the expense. The new tech fabrics such as Zorb and fleece make it much cleaner and easier to wear.
@michelles.n6528
Жыл бұрын
You did great job fr.
@ronnoelcocaso8231
4 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful work! I can tell you know about sewing. Your pads look very professional. Congratulations!
@ellierami1268
4 жыл бұрын
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
@umaganesh1198
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job thankyu
@ramboobhitrakoti5789
4 жыл бұрын
Very useful for the woman
@ramboobhitrakoti5789
4 жыл бұрын
I like it
@chelseab5467
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you Hedi Salm!!
@ericaspruill8461
5 жыл бұрын
I tried reusable pads in the past but had trouble keeping up with the care of them. Your video is making me want to give it another go. It looks much more absorbent and comfortable than the first pads I tried.
@HediSalm
5 жыл бұрын
There are new ways and new materials coming out all the time 😁 even the past 2 years I have changed the way I do things and materials
@Fashionable0211
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 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
4 жыл бұрын
Thx
@leemager128
4 жыл бұрын
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
@joeykr23
4 жыл бұрын
Ive seen a lot of tutorials today, yours is for much the best, thank you!
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@jenniferc5185
5 жыл бұрын
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
@edens.b1603
3 жыл бұрын
What a neat work... Woow!
@HediSalm
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cathysmith2451
4 жыл бұрын
Wow!!😮 you could make a bunch of these and sell them!! I spent a fortune on store bought pads and could have saved a bunch of money if I had this about ten years ago!! Great job!!
@HediSalm
2 күн бұрын
I do. Look up Handmade By Hedi on Etsy
@arencandia2110
4 жыл бұрын
Wow this is the answer to my worries.. Amazing.. 👍👍😍
@letslearn4039
4 жыл бұрын
Your hands are looking so beautiful.
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
🤣 Thank you
@manivemko248
Жыл бұрын
I wish I have bought reusable pads earlier. I bought them due to environmental issues and that was it. Now, I have terrible cramps to the point where I have nausea sometimes, I have to take painkillers and lie in bed for a day or two. It also last for 7-10 days. It has been like that for years, I tried everything including having laparoscopy but nothing helped. So I switched to cloth pads made from organic materials and I just had my period and I had only slight cramping and am into day 5 and it's almost gone. I have no logical explanation, it might be placebo or just a coincidence, but I am estatic. Will see how it goes in the future. Has anyone else experienced something similar?
@corkylorenz
5 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️❤️❤️
@user-xu4uh1wp7t
3 жыл бұрын
OMG this is amazing, I'm inspired to try this myself one day 😭😭😭
@HediSalm
16 күн бұрын
Hi, I hope you do :D
@marikastaniszewska5419
3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I use iy for school and it dosent make any sound !
@renaebailey82
4 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant idea
@casendraangelina1684
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice ,from where do we such scissors please mention
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Amazon is usually a good place or local craft/fabric shop
@zte8557
4 жыл бұрын
Muy buena idea 😉 nos vemos en la obligación de recurrir a reciclar y de paso cuidar nuestro medio ambiente y bolsillo
@kiruliu.k.g5539
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for learn because of the reson the pad are not good for are skin there lot of germ cancers in pad thankyou for you learn us this up today I dont known about of this thankyou We are buy the cancer .....
@habibahussein3155
2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome . Very good
@BeauMeztli
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! Very useful
@aretriveni3240
5 жыл бұрын
Super. Good job. It will helpful to all us. Thank you sooo much.
@thankyou.5932
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome video
@stellafitt7895
4 жыл бұрын
Do you used pul fabric? This is the water resist fabric whitch is important ... and flecee is cotton fabric? Because poliesther is not breathable and not the best for the Planet because of microplastic fibres witch can flow into the water as you wash them. I like your video and your sawing maschine look very nice with the stickers.
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
For this pad I do t use PUL (in another video I do). I like using fleece as a backer (and I do know of micro plastic). But I think using fleece is way more preferable than using disposable pads, with throwing away the whole plastic made pad. And PUL is also synthetic material, so I'm quite sure that both fleece and PUL have a small impact on the environment but not nearly as bad as disposable pads.
@Dassine-Az
3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thank you.
@tarikajain3386
4 жыл бұрын
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)
@VeronicaDR-uw1me
5 жыл бұрын
Wow I thought it was a waste of my time but I’m glad so many of you found it helpful
@jlynn8843
5 жыл бұрын
Wow.. yeah you must be the only one. It was a very well made video.
@sarahveazey9619
5 жыл бұрын
It helps with saving money!
@shammydammy2610
5 жыл бұрын
It was exactly what the title says it was. You chose to watch it.
@2nywa2
4 жыл бұрын
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
@FannyDucrot
5 жыл бұрын
this is sooooo well done !!
@pityparty9955
4 жыл бұрын
Hurray for MENOPAUSE!!!
@judyjohnson9610
4 жыл бұрын
I had my plumbing removed when I was 30. But my younger daughter asked for cloth pads and we hunted them up. My only rule was that she had to wash them herself, which she did. I have no idea where she got the idea from
@amberburns4881
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 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.
@daisyornelas5599
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@Anonuevocom
5 жыл бұрын
I like them and your machine too. is also good to take care of our ecolgy.
@lilijustlove3242
5 жыл бұрын
You made that look super easy! I'm definitely gonna try to make some but maybe modify it for incontinence. Any suggestions? Some of my cancer treatments brought on incontinence and Cancer itself is exspensive enough as it is, so if I can make some that can be worn during the day and some larger ones for night, that can save me some money, then so be it. To me, there's nothing eww about it. If anything is "Ewww".....Cancer is Ewww!!
@HediSalm
5 жыл бұрын
Depending on how much protection you need for incontinence, these are actually pretty good! But if you can find some PUL (polyurethane laminated fabric) you can add that and prevent pretty much any leaks. PUL is also used to make things like mattress protectors, so good stuff 😁👍
@sarahveazey9619
5 жыл бұрын
To everyone that is saying, that this is nasty, then by all means keep on spending all your money on throw aways, but have you ever sat down and added up just how much you spend on pads just in one year? Add it up, then talk about how nasty spending all that money is, OK!
@HediSalm
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly. And me personally have never FELT so good wearing reusables. Saving money and saving the earth!!!!! 😍
@pityparty9955
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t care. Too nasty!
@sarahveazey9619
4 жыл бұрын
@@pityparty9955 NO IT'S NOT!
@angelamundy1753
4 жыл бұрын
On average we use 11,000 disposable menstrual products over our lifetime, that’s a lot of landfill and waste... I’m getting back to using my cloth pads again!
@hazelgenicelayar9881
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Ms. Hedi! Is this okay for heavy menstrual bleeding? Me , my sister & mom are planning to follow your steps in making reusable pads. 💕
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, this particular one is for regular /moderate flow. For heavy, double the core.
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Or if you have PUL (waterproof fabric, you can add that)
@AutumnSunx
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@joshuamckillop5806
4 жыл бұрын
You have a talent! Great job!!
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@juliahartman6115
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ade5_lima
4 жыл бұрын
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 🌞
@ellow6012
3 жыл бұрын
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.....
@user-wg8qi2et2f
3 жыл бұрын
,😘😘 спасибо вы меня спасли
@msrtmills
4 жыл бұрын
These are cute, but they would be a tease to fibroid menstral flow.
@ForVideosAndshorts
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@melanatednaturemaiden5663
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 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
@myjaney
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Emeliinepaquet
4 жыл бұрын
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 !
@merclesse37
4 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.
@jju2131
4 жыл бұрын
The idea is fantastic. But the snap would be a bit too hard on that area tho.
@HediSalm
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, it actually isn't. I don't feel it at all 😊
@lischlopy443
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 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.
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