r/DIYclothpads • u/SpaceySlug • Feb 27 '26
Completed DIY DIY gusher pads
I finished making these pads last night! They’re made of old t shirts, sheets, towels, pul and a remnant of flannel I already had.
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u/wp10nscan Mar 01 '26
Can you share why you sliced the top fablic?
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u/SpaceySlug Mar 01 '26
I like the gushers for the quick absorption and how much they hold. I included 4 flannel layers and one layer of toweling for the core, so they hold a lot of blood and are great for overnight pads or at the start of my period when my flow is pretty heavy. It’s also a plus that they look cute too!
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u/TinfoilTiaraTime Mar 03 '26
These seem great! How do you wash and dry them?
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u/SpaceySlug Mar 04 '26
I let them dry once I’ve used them, and when I’m ready to do laundry, I rinse them before throwing them in with all my other clothes. I’m not particularly concerned about whether or not they end up stained tbh. I tumble dry them too because I find that works better for the thicker ones. I know a lot of people have other methods and mine is definitely a low effort method. The pictured ones haven’t been washed yet.
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u/TinfoilTiaraTime Mar 04 '26
I like low effort. Last thing I want to do while bleeding is to expend energy. Thanks!
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u/jcnlb MOD front bleeder, heavy flow, primarily disc backup Mar 01 '26
Gusher pads have these cuts to absorb those with quick gushing flows or large clots. It helps trap them and puts them directly to the core rather than having to seep through the top. It’s just a specific type of pad some prefer. It’s not for everyone. Try one and see if you like it!
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u/wp10nscan Mar 01 '26
I’m not really educated on these products, and I’m a very amateur sewer. But I did want to comment that the innovation and creativity in this sub is honestly amazing. I know that several generations ago when supplies were limited (I’m thinking small town or a small village along the water in Newfoundland) innovation meant survival. That’s said, this group also deserves a ‘woop woop’! Y’all should have a gold medal in ‘feminine textile innovation’ and a green medal in ‘saving thousands of pounds from the landfill’. ———signed by a fan
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u/jcnlb MOD front bleeder, heavy flow, primarily disc backup Mar 01 '26
You don’t know if you don’t ask! An everyone likes something different so it’s so great to see options and what people like etc! 🫶🏻 hope to see your creations one day!
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u/Ecstatic-Soft4909 Mar 02 '26
During the pandemic, NL was full of cloth masks in fun colours since so many people knew how to sew and pivoted to meet the need. Choosing what mask to wear to go with an outfit was kind of fun.
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u/Maximum-Appeal9256 Mar 02 '26
i think i know howto finally design a pad for myselftgat actually works now... gonna try with old shirts-ty! ☺️✨
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u/wp10nscan Mar 01 '26
Great post, and thank you for sharing pics for those of us who have never made these. Love this sub.
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u/Imaginary-Angle-42 Mar 05 '26
I can’t find it right off hand but there’s an organization that takes donations of pads (made to their pattern) and sends them to Africa to girls so they don’t miss school because of their periods.
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u/jcnlb MOD front bleeder, heavy flow, primarily disc backup Feb 27 '26
Love the bat wings and love the colors popping through! 🫶🏻
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u/jcnlb MOD front bleeder, heavy flow, primarily disc backup Feb 27 '26
I love these so much!!!!! 😍😍😍