DIY: Here’s How You Can Easily Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Sanitary Pad

No matter what the menstrual hygiene of a woman must never be compromised. Especially, during the times when people around the world are facing a major health crisis. If in worst scenarios, you run out of sanitary pads or perhaps want to shift towards something more sustainable, you must know to make your own eco-friendly pads. These are not just good for the environment but are also extremely comfortable to use. You need not worry about not suiting you or being a smaller size as you can stitch it according to your preference. Making these pads are fun and easy tasks. And don’t worry you will only need things that are already available at your home. 

Things You Will Need 

• A disposable pad or a mount board with a pad’s diagram for the reference. Mind the size. It should be according to your comfort. 
• 100% cotton flannel cloth (a fabric that has extremely soft texture) 
• An old towel 
• Pair of scissors 
• A sewing machine 
• Matching threads 
• Tic-toc buttons (if you don’t have it, reuse by taking out from old clutches of bags) 
• Coloured Chalk
• Pins 

Follow These Simple Steps To Make The Pad 

• All the fabrics including the cotton flannel cloth and the towel must be washed properly before starting the procedure. 
• Place the flannel cloth on a plane surface. Fold in half. Now place the referral diagram or disposal pad over it. Outline by leaving 2 inches on each side. 
• Give extra room while marking the wings because you want your wings to fold well and overlap each other through fastenings. Your commercial pads do not come with as large wings as you want your eco-friendly pad to be. 

• Cut the cloth, you will get 2 separate pieces of the cloth. 
• Now it’s time to make the inside portion of the pad. Take and usable old towel place it over the cut pieces of flannel cloth, mark one inch less than the size of the outer cloth and cut it out. 
• Do not worry about the curved edges as this piece has to go inside of the pad. 
• Now, make a sandwich from the pieces, by placing the towel cut in the middle. The softer part of the flannel cloth must be facing outside. 
• If you want you can also add one more towel cut in the centre. As there are girls who get the heavy flow on certain days. 

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• With the help of pins secures the pieces together. This will help you to stitch the layers together easily without shifting. 
• Now prepare the sewing machine. Fill the bobbin with matching colour thread. Use the same thread for stitching the upper and lower portion of the pad. 
• Start sewing by taking out each pin one by one. The round corners may feel trickier. Sew slowly to not leave any clothing. 

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• Be extra cautious to not miss the towel piece while stitching, as it is likely to crumble inside. 
• After stitching the sides, now stitch the centre. Go random, make cross marks or waves, the purpose is to keep everything in place. 
•  Once done, take the tic-toc buttons and put them on the wings. Don't forget to tightly lock the buttons. Your eco-friendly pads are ready! 

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