by Alecia | Jun 23, 2021 | Getting Started with Cloth, Tips and Tricks
The world of cloth incontinence products is no exception to the tangled web of fact and myth. Below I will cover three common myths that I’ve encountered over the course of 6 years sewing incontinence products and conversing with people dealing with incontinence. Myth...
by Alecia | Jun 16, 2021 | Getting Started with Cloth, Tips and Tricks
Take a deep breath in. Exhale. Okay. Let’s have a moment of truth. Disposable diapers and disposable underwear are the same thing (dunderwear?). If you feel strongly enough about this to dispute me, please share your wisdom. In the disposable incontinence product...
by Alecia | Jun 7, 2021 | Getting Started with Cloth, Tips and Tricks
While you can no doubt come up with reasons NOT to switch to cloth incontinence products (it’s a hassle, expensive, etc), there are some valid reasons to consider going with cloth that outweigh those reasons. They are: 1. Budget friendly2. Body friendly3. Earth...
by Alecia | May 10, 2021 | Getting Started with Cloth, Tips and Tricks
The short answer? Maybe. I know, I know. “Maybe” doesn’t tell you anything. Some of my customers use my products for periods, as well as for incontinence. Until recently, I hadn’t thought too much about mass produced period underwear that is marketed both for...
by Alecia | Apr 27, 2021 | Make Your Own, Pattern Drafting
While researching cloth pads for periods, I realized there’s no reason they can’t effectively work for incontinence, too. So I got to work. If you’ve ever wondered how a product gets created, here’s a look into my process. Step 1: Draft Cloth Pad Pattern At its heart,...
