Sewing an Exposed Core Cloth Pad

There are lots of ways to make exposed core pads this is my favorite way, it doesn't make it the right way. Just how I like to make them as quickly and easily as I can.
I make them in 2 parts. The exposed core I make first, then the base and sew them together. (any pattern with a core piece will work for this. I'm using a free one I found online years ago)
To make the exposed core, any topper fabric you want and an extra fabric like cotton or flannel (you won't see this so any scrap piece works, it doesn't have to match). I used dot minky and cotton woven for the hidden part, and the core is 2 layers of original Zorb so it's a heavy absorbency pad.
*(we have a fabric chart on our website if you need other suitable fabrics for toppers and cores)
Sew zorb to the backside of the topper. then put the topper and the extra piece facing in towards eachother, pin and sew on the line. Leave a turn hole unsewn on a straight edge. (1.5-2" makes easier turning)
Trim seam allowance ~1/4" from the thread, leaving extra fabric at the turn hole.
Set aside for later.
Now we'll sew the base, this will be made like a liner, just a topper fabric and fleece/any backer fabric. I used a cotton woven for the top and fleece for the back. Sew like a regular pad (inside out, correct sides facing in towards eachother) Pin layers together and sew on the line leaving a turn hole open, I left my turn hole at the wing because this is a curvy pattern with no straight sides on the ends of the pad.
Trim seam allowance like above, flip inside out. & topstitch around entire base.
Now lay the exposed core on top, center it (a washable glue stick helps hold it in place if its shifting). Sew the core directly to the base. Sew on the core piece ~1/4-3/16" from the edge of the core piece.
Add snaps (I added 3 for width adjustment options but one on each wing works just fine too) & admire the stunning pad you just made! Good Job! Tag us on Instagram or Facebook clothconnectionoutreach or Tiktok end.period.poverty.cco! We love seeing the pads you make!

[@TanMadScientist]

Exposed core feel more structured to me. Thank you for the video.

[@carlagreyling2367]

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???

[@clothconnectionoutreachcharity]

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.

[@jazzsantander4882]

Hola Que tipo de prensatelas usas?

[@clothconnectionoutreachcharity]

you can use any regular sewing foot or a walking foot. The walking foot feeds top and bottom fabrics at the same speed so makes pads turn out better imo.

[@juliewohlfarth9627]

What are the benefits of an exposed core?

[@clothconnectionoutreachcharity]

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.

[@hmmppschowka2476]

How to order I want stitched pads.

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