Washable SanPro

[TheFormerPorpentinaScamander]

I've been looking at washable SanPro, and whilst I know it saves money in the long run, its a lot of initial outlay for something I might hate.

So I thought I could make my own. I've got a stack of fabric and a sewing machine. Found patterns online. But they all call for an absorbant layer (obviously).
I've also got a stack of old washable nappies. Some bamboo and some microfibre fleecy ones. Could I cut these up and use them? I mean they are absorbant! The bamboo ones have gone really hard and stiff though. Any thoughts on how to soften them up?

Has anyone made their own? Any tips?

I’ve made them using a fleecy top layer, microfibre or Terry towelling middle layer, and a water resistant bottom layer. Washable nappies should work.

Surely if you want to save money, a mooncup would be better? You wouldn’t be running the washing machine or using detergents. It’s just the initial purchase price and lasts for years. Both my DDs love them. I wish they’d been around when I was of an age to need sanpro.

It's not necessarily about saving money, that's just a bonus really. Although my op looks like that's my aim. I've got a mooncup but sadly just don't get on with it.

And thanks @40somethingJBJ
I guess there's no harm in trying to make one! It won't cost anything so no loss if it doesn't work

There are some really good tutorials on youtube for this

Theres a thought that menstrual cups might not be very good for vaginal health. I'd noticed that I was struggling with my pelvic floor and since stopping using the cup, no dribbles
Now I want some period pants.

www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-51805689

@LookAtTheCahhOlivahhhhh

Theres a thought that menstrual cups might not be very good for vaginal health. I'd noticed that I was struggling with my pelvic floor and since stopping using the cup, no dribbles Now I want some period pants.

Gosh. That's interesting ! My pelvic floor is shit as it is . I have the bladder of an elderly lady.

I made all of mine, some from new lovely flannette, some from old tshirts, for the absorbent layer I used old terry nappies and cotton baby blankets.
Washing them isn't a big deal, they go in with towels and I dry them on a clothes horse so no extra loads or energy used drying them.
Most of them made about ten years ago and still going strong.

Sounds like a bit of a faff... I bought these for teenage DD, she loves them. 10 for £20

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0796QM5ZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NS.rFbYYB1Z74?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Thanks @homemadecommunistrussia. I've probably got some old flannelette sheets in the cupboard. If I don't my mum prob does. Not that we keep everything

I love sewing so not a faff at all @SidesteppinTheRona. Thanks for the suggestion but sadly only the large ones would be any use to me so half the pack would be wasted.

You can buy packs of solely large ones, OP.

I also bought these which are a little more expensive, but coped with my perimenopausal heaviness. They come in various sizes/absorbancies . I bought the "heavy flow"
6 for £25 (inc. postage)

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NPBFGHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mMasFbGA3F48W?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Yes I know you can, but I don't want to buy them. I'm on a very tight budget so if i spend £25 on something that's no good I'm stuck. If I can make them with fabric in my stash and don't like them then I can still eat next week