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Cloth Connection Outreach Charity
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Cloth Connection Outreach Charity (CCO) is a non-profit devoted to making reusable menstrual products available to everyone & educating about the many benefits of them. We are fully volunteer, and donation run non-profit with a passion to end period poverty!
Poem: Period Poverty Pains People
a short poem written by Teysha Wheeler-LeManski, Cloth Connection Outreach Charity's founder.
* Disclaimer: I've never written a poem before, so be gentle with me. It was a passion project full of feelings I've felt with my struggle with period poverty in my past.
feel free to share, but please give credit to Cloth Connection Outreach Charity.
We are a volunteer and donation run non-profit on a mission to end #reusablemenstrualpads #cco #award period poverty by making reusable menstrual products available to everyone! Reusable menstrual products are a long-term solution to period poverty.
#Clothconnectionoutreach #cco #ccocharity #endperiodpoverty #reusablemenstrualpads #menstrualcup #periodpoverty #menstrualcup #menstruationmatters #period #periodpoem #periodpovertypainspeople
* Disclaimer: I've never written a poem before, so be gentle with me. It was a passion project full of feelings I've felt with my struggle with period poverty in my past.
feel free to share, but please give credit to Cloth Connection Outreach Charity.
We are a volunteer and donation run non-profit on a mission to end #reusablemenstrualpads #cco #award period poverty by making reusable menstrual products available to everyone! Reusable menstrual products are a long-term solution to period poverty.
#Clothconnectionoutreach #cco #ccocharity #endperiodpoverty #reusablemenstrualpads #menstrualcup #periodpoverty #menstrualcup #menstruationmatters #period #periodpoem #periodpovertypainspeople
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Відео
Gusher Keyhole Cloth Pad Tutorial
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This is a step by step Gusher Pad in Keyhole style. This is not the only way to make this style, just the way I prefer. You'll find what works best for you with practice. Hope this helps! #reusablemenstrualpads #gusher #gusherpad #keyholepad #keyholeclothpad #gusherkeyhole #cco #clothpadtutorial #sewingclothpads #sewingclothmenstrualpads #sewingtutorial #gusher #keyhole #clothconnectionoutreach...
About Us ( CCO Charity)
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We are a fully volunteer & donation-run non-profit on a mission to end period poverty. We believe reusable menstrual products are a long-term solution to period poverty. (Period poverty is lack of access to period products on a regular basis) Every single donation helps. Whether it's one cloth pad or it's a large cash donation, every bit helps us keep helping people in need. Monetary donations ...
Who Is SHI Award nomination by This Mission Is Possible
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I couldn't hold off on posting! Today was such an amazing experience!!!!!! We are one of the 13 nonprofits that are nominated for the Who Is SHI Award by This Mission Is Possible Foundation! Being in a room full of women run non-profits working tirelessly to help other women have a better future was such a blessing! Each non-profit is an inspiration! When a group of women changing the world for...
This Mission is Possible Foundation
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This Mission Is Possible is having an event to celebrate women centered nonprofits. We are so honored to be a part of so many amazing women who are working so hard to make other women's lives better! This is my story. I encourage you to check out the other nonprofits stories as well. The Women's History Month Celebration in March 15th should be an amazing event! a room full of amazing women fig...
Sewing a Hidden PUL Cloth Pad
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This cloth pad is Velour topped, with an original Zorb core (plus extra strip for extra absorbency), with hidden PUL & flannel back. This is a moderate absorbency pad.
How to sew a cloth pad step by step
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This is a tutorial for a Turned and Topstitched (or T&T) style cloth pad. It is essentially sewn inside out the flipped at the end. We have free patterns for sewing on our website clothconnectionoutreach.org and we even have a fabric chart if you're not sure what materials to use for each layer.
Easy DIY Cloth Pad!
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This is an easy way to sew cloth pads quickly, and to use up smaller pieces of fabric! any pattern can be used for this, just tuck the wings in for the initial pattern.
Sewing H-style Cloth Pad with a waterproof layer!
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Sewing H-style Cloth Pad with a waterproof layer!
Cloth Pad Sewing- floating core & hidden PUL
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Cloth Pad Sewing- floating core & hidden PUL
FULL-Adding a Floating Gusset to Boxer Briefs
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FULL-Adding a Floating Gusset to Boxer Briefs
A Day in the Life of a Non-profit Founder
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A Day in the Life of a Non-profit Founder
How to Sew DIY Cloth Pads (in detail!)
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How to Sew DIY Cloth Pads (in detail!)
Inclusive First Period Kit from CCO Charity
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Inclusive First Period Kit from CCO Charity
Shave your cloth pads? Yep that's a thing!
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Shave your cloth pads? Yep that's a thing!
How Cloth Connection Outreach Charity fills our period kits for people in need
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How Cloth Connection Outreach Charity fills our period kits for people in need
CCO Supports Shelters! Menstrual Cup Kit
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CCO Supports Shelters! Menstrual Cup Kit
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What is PUL used to make waterproof?
You can use PUL on one side, the tricky part is it would now not be reversible and you'd have to make sure you know which one has the PUL in it.
Unless the finished pads are going to be sanitized after the cat has been toucing the work space and the hands are clean from touching the cat, I would "not" give those pads away to the charit(ies). It's just totally disgusting. I never let my animals in my sewings room and when I do my pads, I wear clothes free of animal excess.
You are free to have your own opinion even if we don't agree with it. Everything should be washed, even new clothes, because there's lots of things that touch it in transit. This is no different. If you don't support our mission and the work we do, please feel free to leave. We want supportive people here.
Finally a keyhole gusher pad. Great job!👏🏼
Thank you. 💚 happy we could help.
What pattern are you using?
It's one in the Cloth Connection Outreach Donors group on Facebook. It's 14" long 3" wide.
Amazing tutorial, thank you! Your pin cushion lady is adorable!! 😍
Thank you! 🥰 I inherited it from my husband's crafty grandmother.
Please what is zorb
It is a man made material that is very thirsty. It is made by Wazoodle (only buy from their site). It feels like felt but is meant to absorb a lot! Very easy to work with.
Not that long ago, my church did a pad and tampon drive because some kids in a nearby town did not have that money to buy them. And when they're on their period, they would stay home because they could not afford to buy pads. The turnout was big and many people donated a lot. But then we got word they ran out and needed more. But I've been thinking if they knew how to make cloth pads they would last for at least 3 years. But I'm too ashamed to tell my church this. What should I do?
you could always send them a link that explains how cloth pads help end period poverty. They're a long term solution. Options are always good. Sending a link may take the stress off you but someone has to start the change. it could be you <3
Sooo amazing!!!!
Do you take donations? I have a box of cloth pads and accessories - newly bought or newly sewn and never used. I do not have space for them because my stash has gotten obsurd over the years but my moral compass won’t allow me to throw them away! There’s nothing wrong with them… my sewing has gotten better and half of them are from my first year of sewing… the other half are from etsy makers that I took a chance on.
Hi! Yes we do take donations! We send out thousands of cloth pads each year so every donation helps. Our donation address is on our website or email us and we can send it info@clothconnectionoutreach.org thank you for considering donating to CCO to help people in need! (If you need a receipt for your donation, just leave a note in the box with an email address and we'd be happy to send a receipt)
Great! I’m happy to hear that… I’ll head right over and get the information. Thank you for the work you’re doing!@@clothconnectionoutreachcharity
How do your pads work for incontinence ?
Cloth pads are great for incontinence. Liners for little sneeze pees, then moderate for more loss, and heavy for heavy bladder loss. Look for quick wicking toppers like pique, AWJ or velour and a PUL back for extra wetness protection.
So you're basically wearing 2 pads, would that make it bulkier?
Not much imo because there's no fuzzy fleece back to them. They're trimmer because fabric is spread out into 2 layers.
Depends on how you make them. I have made mine with two H shaped pieces of flannel, which gives me a light absorbancy pad with 4 layers of flannel. Add a layer of fleece to one side and that makes it a regular for me. Put one more layer of flannel in each side and that's a heavy
How to order I want stitched pads.
Hello! We have an Etsy "PADSbyCCO" is our shop name.
Il y a beaucoup de couture alors qu on peut en faire beaucoup moins
The gusher style is worth the extra work. They're amazing pads.
I love flannel, it feels so nice. I even prefer it over cotten or jersey. Great tips.
Do you sell the pattern as well?
We do! They are available on our Etsy "PADSbyCCO"
Bonus cat assistant ❤
I want to try to start sewing cloth pads to sell. Is there a cheaper alternative to zorb?
Zorb is the best. It's the standard. You're going to have to put the cost into ur price like everyone else 🤷🏻♀️
Flannel is probably the cheapest option. But the market is so saturated with makers, buyers are wanting more high end fabrics. If you're selling budget friendly pads it may be a good market for flannel core.
I want to start making cloth pads to try to sell them. Is there a cheaper alternative to zorb?
Perfect just what I needed to see. Thankyou❤
Hi, I am starting to teach how to make reusable pads in deprived areas of Pakistan. I need some support how to make them. Which filling should be use to make them leak proof. Please can I contact with u
Hello, we love hearing about people sharing the cloth love! On our website, there's a link to our Fabric Layering Chart that shows all 3 layers you can use for pads. There are free patterns on there also.
And how are these pads supposed to stay in place? I personally don't think that bubbly minky would be very comfortable.
You can't feel the bubbles, but you can iron them out if you don't like it (before you sew the pad). They wrap around your underwear, so stay in place great.
So when you're sitting on the toilet, place the pad behind the gusset of your underwear, then place one side over the inside of the underwear, then place the other half over the top of the first half. Stays in place pretty well, and I find this style to be THE most comfy to wear.
What are the benefits of an exposed core?
Exposed core pads sit a little higher so make a better connection to your body, & helps prevent leaks off the pad especially by the wings of the pad.
I really love th H-shaped pads! I like to make them for donations that i send with pur missions trips that way there are no snaps that may stop working
Do you wear them? I always wonder if people wear these. I never see anybody saying they wear them and love them
@user-um7tw6kx4r6 I DO wear them! I modified my original straight H shaped pattern to make a more asymmetrical/front bleeder style and I have to say, I love how comfy they are! I do not wear tight leggings or dresses or skirts...I mention this because these are wider pads and might be uncomfortable/visible if you wear skin tight clothes. I'm a heavy center bleeder and need a 3 or 3.5 inch wide gusset, and this style I find to be the best for that. I love how simple they are. I do make the AIO style snap pads too, but I like how simple the h shaped pads are to make. Not extra supplies needed! I have about 7 or 8 hours shaped in my own stash 😊 hope that helps.
Exposed core feel more structured to me. Thank you for the video.
OOF thank you. I didn't realize #3😮
If you have any questions about our volunteer & donation run non-profit, feel free to ask! I could talk about it all day long... in fact, I do! 💚
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thank you for watching. We hope this helps some people out who wanted a quicker/ easier way to sew pads.
Hola, moldes por favor??
If you're asking about patterns to make cloth pads, we have some on our website clothconnectionoutreach.org
Curious as to why you wouldn't trace your sew line on the floating layer. It's easier to get the core centered imo.
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This is a great idea. Can you publish this as a regular video and not a portrait format video too? The tutorial is hard to see because it's landscape format footage within a portrait format video, so it's only filling about a quarter of the frame. Thank you :)
Unfortunately I cant for this video but will try to in the future. We posed this on Tiktok and theirs is a different size than here. I can't make separate videos for both outlets but will try to find a happy medium in the future
Hi there. I love how this pad looks like! It is done very needly! The only concern I have with exposed core cloth pads is that it most likely would leak???
Hi! I've tested out a lot of exposed core pads and they only leak if they're overly saturated as any pad will. They didn't seem to leak through the stitches from the core to the backer. If you're worried, you can sew your exposed core the top of the topper then to the backer before flipping it. I can work on a video sometime about that way.
Thank you for this! I'm nonbinary and my old bikini style underwear that I have to wear on my period makes me super dysphoric. I'm excited to try this out for myself.
I wish you talked in your videos. Some times its a lot to see and read at the same time but great videos!!💜💙
I apologize, I don't have a quiet space to voice over the videos. Doing the best I can, maybe someday life will slow down and I can. <3
Your videos are awesome!!
Thanks so much!
I wish I had this kit as a teen but mostly when I had my girls. I so wish every girl could buy one. It would let them know they have choices and they can try them!! The world needs to know about your products !!!!💜💙💜💙
Every young and older lady needs your videos!!💜💙 I am telling every one about you!! I know my girls will love your videos!!💜💙 P.S. I love your style💜💙
Your so awesome!! I wish I had this video when my girls where younger. This video is so helpful to all women young and older.... Keep up the great videos!! Nothing but love for you miss sawing lady💜💙
You have a very nice helper there 😀
oh yeah she's a great "helper" lol. she's in charge of scrap management, they become toys so yay for upcycling! lol
How many have u made?
dozens of gushers now. they're fun trying new styles. if talking about pads in general, thousands!
awesome!
Awesome info, Thank you!
100% of all sales tax on period products should be spent by the state to help alleviate period poverty!
agree, until the government/states start helping, we'll be here, doing what we can to help those in need. <3
Amazing charity. Period poverty is real, and I have seen it negatively impact several menstruators I've known.
yes, it is, and more suffer in silence because talking about period poverty can be embarrassing and taboo. That's why we speak up about it, periods are natural and everyone who has them should have access to products that work well for them.
Fantastic, important charity!
Thank you <3 We appreciate your support!
Do you share your pattern? Our sewing group sews pads for Malawi, but I haven’t made gusher pads.
These patterns are mostly free on our website, we do have specialty ones we sell in our Etsy to help fund our Non-profit mission. Any cloth pad pattern can be made into gusher pads.
Is Malawi still in need after all these decades and why don't they give equipment to Malawi so they can make it themselves no offence but the world have made that continent a dumping ground and left it in bondeg.
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I’m screaming this is amazing 🤩
Thank you for sharing this with us!!
Always happy to help <3 We're always here if anyone has questions or has video suggestions they'd like to see