Post by pursuer on Apr 12, 2008 15:57:38 GMT -5
There is a WEALTH of directions and patterns at Jan Andrea's site.
Also, I combined a couple of different websites to come out with the "perfect" nursing pad.
"How to Make Your Own Reusable Nursing Pads
To make your own pair of reusable nursing pads you will need:
approximately four 5"x20" pieces of flannel
6x12 inch piece of drapery lining, PUL (or one pair of plastic diaper cover ups)
scissors
sewing machine or serger
matching thread
I use a CD as my circle pattern. I place it on the fabric, outline it and cut it out. Each nursing pad takes four circles (approximately 5 inch diameter each) stacked together and sewn all around the edge. A serger makes it way faster and without fraying edges. Or you could zig-zag all around.
What really works for me is using old receiving blankets that are nice and soft from multiple washings. You could use old flannel shirts or sheets too. Stains or wild prints don't matter since only the nursing baby will see them. So check out your yard sales and thrift stores for some flannel and make your own! I'd recommend sewing a few pairs so you don't run out while they're washing. And to wash: just toss them in with your regular wash or towels and then into the dryer.
A box of disposable nursing pads costs about as much a whole yard of flannel fabric. You could make several pairs of nursing pads from one yard of fabric. These would make a great gift for an expecting mom.
Wash your pads in cold water and let drip dry, the plastic will hold for an amazingly long time.
www.ehow.com/how_2076040_nursing-pads-items-already-have.html
www.associatedcontent.com/article/367074/how_to_make_your_own_reusable_nursing.html "
Also, to make a baby bag, messenger bag style (the pattern is down on the page quite a bit, but it is there): flexistentialist.org/blog/archives/2005/07/17/made-my-own-messenger-bag/
Also, I combined a couple of different websites to come out with the "perfect" nursing pad.
"How to Make Your Own Reusable Nursing Pads
To make your own pair of reusable nursing pads you will need:
approximately four 5"x20" pieces of flannel
6x12 inch piece of drapery lining, PUL (or one pair of plastic diaper cover ups)
scissors
sewing machine or serger
matching thread
I use a CD as my circle pattern. I place it on the fabric, outline it and cut it out. Each nursing pad takes four circles (approximately 5 inch diameter each) stacked together and sewn all around the edge. A serger makes it way faster and without fraying edges. Or you could zig-zag all around.
What really works for me is using old receiving blankets that are nice and soft from multiple washings. You could use old flannel shirts or sheets too. Stains or wild prints don't matter since only the nursing baby will see them. So check out your yard sales and thrift stores for some flannel and make your own! I'd recommend sewing a few pairs so you don't run out while they're washing. And to wash: just toss them in with your regular wash or towels and then into the dryer.
A box of disposable nursing pads costs about as much a whole yard of flannel fabric. You could make several pairs of nursing pads from one yard of fabric. These would make a great gift for an expecting mom.
Wash your pads in cold water and let drip dry, the plastic will hold for an amazingly long time.
www.ehow.com/how_2076040_nursing-pads-items-already-have.html
www.associatedcontent.com/article/367074/how_to_make_your_own_reusable_nursing.html "
Also, to make a baby bag, messenger bag style (the pattern is down on the page quite a bit, but it is there): flexistentialist.org/blog/archives/2005/07/17/made-my-own-messenger-bag/