So I was looking on Amazon for pouch covers when Looking Forward mentioned them in her post. They are expensive! So I thought I would whip up a few to see how it goes. They were so easy and took no time at all. A mask is more difficult! I put a pic of the ones I made in my pics here. It will not let me download them into this post for some reason. Says it is not allowed, anyhow, if you sew at all, may be worth making some. YouTube has videos to make them. They are cute!
Puppyluv
Puppyluv56
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I used to make all my pouch covers. Usually, I used polyester because it was thin and very durable and dried quickly.
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I looked at your pictures of the pouches. You did a really good job. Best wishes and stay safe
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I don't use this sort of thing myself but I very much appreciate the DIY effort you have put in to make these pouch covers yourself. I also enjoyed browsing through all you pictures and reading your profile while I was there!
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Puppyluv56
I did use cotton on these, but polyester would be great too. Especially to move easily inside your clothing. Even saw a pouch made of a shower curtain! Great idea!
Puppyluv56
Thanks Bill,
I have never used a pouch cover either but looked at them online and they are charging a lot for them. Crazy!
I imagine they would be great for those that need to have their pouch outside of their clothing. Maybe even just a feel-good thing.
Puppyluv
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Hi all,
I got a package of 6 on Etsy and they were very affordable. Just a suggestion for those who don't sew like myself.
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Puppyluv56
Hey vollovr,
I have never worn them before but in trying one on that I made, I did not think so. Actually, if made with a satin or polyester blend, they are so thin and slide with your clothes better than the pouch itself. I don't feel the need to wear one except to have some fun with it! There are some that are forced to wear their pouch outside of their clothing and I imagine they would be wonderful in that case.
Guess you should try one, you never know!
Puppyluv
vollovr
Hi Puppyluv,
Thanks for the info. I guess the more lower profile the better for me. I am very petite and wear the smallest size made in Convatec products. Don't understand why some people have to wear their pouch outside of their clothing. That sounds bizarre. Oh well, it's nice to share and exchange ostomy info nevertheless.