I would love to make or have ostomy covers but I am not sure how to make them do any of you do this and if so how
Bobbie an
Apr 16, 2014 5:24 pm
Past Member
Apr 16, 2014 10:35 pm
The below site has a pattern for ostomy covers (as well as lots of interesting information about all things ostomy).
I have made similar ones but left the bottom edge open as I have an ileostomy and need easy access. Very simple to make even for me as I am definitely not a seamstress!
There are sites where you can get them ready made but it works out a lot cheaper if you can do it yourself.
http://www.stomaatje.com/clothing.html
I have made similar ones but left the bottom edge open as I have an ileostomy and need easy access. Very simple to make even for me as I am definitely not a seamstress!
There are sites where you can get them ready made but it works out a lot cheaper if you can do it yourself.
http://www.stomaatje.com/clothing.html
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Posted by: Kimmy050263
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions, messages, and tips! So many have helped! We are learning as we go, learning the ins and outs of this bag. I have ordered special tape that does not irritate my skin and am now using Domeboro powder before putting on a new bag. My boyfriend says that my skin is so much less red!
Saw an ostomy nurse today; she said my boyfriend is doing everything right. One of my issues is that I am really thin, and my skin is really crinkly due to the surgery. We shall see how this bag goes.
This site is a real blessing. Everyone here is so awesome!
Kim
Mrs.A
Apr 19, 2014 3:42 am
You can do it~ I did, the directions are very easy. You don't have to even by material if you have a pillow case or something similar to start with. I wear my cover mainly in the winter season and it is quite nice. If you go to you tube you can see some ladies just use patterned duct tape too.
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BCBrann
Apr 23, 2014 3:40 am
They are pretty easy to make. I cut a light cardboard template first that I use all the time when I go to make some. I traced around the bag and added a half inch all the way around. I use old T-shirts, the t-shirt material doesn't fray so you really don't have to hem the ends. I will post step by step photos tomorrow.
I tried, but cannot load pics on this site from my computer, sorry. :(