Poise liners

Women have enough to contend with in this world of responsibility. Dealing with personal hygene glitches should not have to be one of them. Having dealt with occasional LBL (light bladder leakage) myself, I know firsthand that LBL is a challenge to a woman’s confidence. Not knowing when a laugh, sneeze or a cough could cause a leak is nerve racking. We yearn to maintain an active lifestyle but are concerned about unpredictable “surprise” leaks.

And don’t think that this situation is limited to older women. Oh no, lots of younger women go through it from time to time. Thankfully now there is a great product that eliminates the fear and let’s you get back to living your life: Poise® Liners – Light Absorbency (2 dots) They are designed specifically for LBL and keep you 3x drier than the leading period-only liners.  This panty liner has an absorb-loc® core that quickly locks away wetness and odor to help keep you fresh and dry.

So, I decided that it would be really neat to make a pretty clutch purse to give to a friend who is dealing with LBL. I thought it could make her delicate situation better. I put the Poise pads inside and made it big enough for some beauty supplies, as well. No one will guess she is taking it to the ladies room for any reason but staying gorgeous!

Isn’t it pretty?

I purchased double-sided quilted fabric to make my purse. This black and gold pattern looked particularly elegant to me. There are many cute styles of fabric out there so you can pick the one that is just right for your friend’s personality.

Quilted fabric

Straight pins

Scissors

Thread
Sewing needle

Button

Sewing machine

1. Make a pattern. I used copier paper and taped it together – one sheet wasn’t quite big enough. This purse pattern is 11″ X 14 1/2″.

2. Place the pattern on the quilted fabric using weights to hold it still. If you do not own garment weights, use salt shakers or other objects to hold it in place. Note: be sure that you have positioned it so that the pattern will be square. You don’t want it to come out crooked unless that is the look you are aiming for.

Cut the fabric along the outside of your paper pattern.

3. Double-fold the edges of the fabric. Note: the side you are turning it in toward will be the lining of your purse. By double-folding it no rough edges will be exposed.

4. Pin the edges.

5 / 6 Sew all of the edges using your sewing machine.   

7. Now fold the 14 1/2″ side of the fabric up 2/3 of the way to form the bottom of the purse. Pin and sew the sides on the outside of the fabric (no need to make a seam as the edges are already finished.)

8. Pin the location where you want to put a button hole. The pins will be a guide to keep your stitching straight. Sew the button hole – using a satin stitch on your sewing machine – and then cut the center open.

9. Hand sew the button on. Done!

Now here is the really fun part:  filling the purse and giving it to your friend! You will be giving her all of the Poise Liners Light Absorbency but do put several inside the purse along with some pretty beauty supplies. To demonstrate I added a hair brush, nail polish, lipstick and a bracelet watch.  

What would you put inside?

Enjoy!

       

Life has its changes, that is true. Our bodies change, too. But that shouldn’t stop us from living. Let me tell you about #MyPoiseMoment and how light bladder leakage is no longer my concern.

Ladies, as our bodies change some annoyances, such as LBL, may come with it. In fact, 1 in 3 women suffer from LBL (light bladder leakage.) And it’s not just for old people. Almost half of all LBL sufferers are under 40!  But LBL doesn’t have to determine how we live. We can love life and be just as active as always, without fear of an embarrassing moment. How? Do what I did – try Poise very light absorbency panty liners. 

My days are very active. I do the normal “mom things.” I clean the house, grocery shop, work in the garden and walk the dog. Yes, I carry baskets of laundry up and down stairs, too. And, I teach 13 little preschoolers every week. I am on the move! LBL is not getting me down, thanks to Poise panty liners. I used to think that period pads were just fine but they are thicker and don’t really keep me dry. These liners are ultra thin, ultra absorbent and I truly almost forget they are there – that’s how well they work.

Poise incontinence panty liners stay 3X drier than leading regular size feminine care liners where needed most because they are specifically designed for Light Bladder Leakage (LBL). The Absorb-Loc core quickly locks away wetness and protects against incontinence odor to help keep you fresh and dry. Now THINNER, same Protection.

There are so many fun things thatPoise pads allow me to do, now, without concern. Just this week I lead my class in a frolicking game of ring around the rosey. We sang “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” many times through, with all the bending and motions…and I was leading them! I lifted 3 year olds all day long and took them way down the school hall to go “potty” (them, not me) a zillion times, I am sure. I was confident and comfortable all the way through. I love it! Next time it snows, I will be right outside with my kids having fun right with them, too. Nothing is stopping me!

Have you ever laughed so hard that you “almost peed your pants?” I have! Well, laugh away dear ladies. With POISE no one will ever know if your laughter caused a little leak. You will be perfectly fine!

Now, I am not particularly shy. My goodness, I even took pictures at Sam’s Club when I bought my Poise panty liners. Talk about calling attention to what you are doing! LOL But if you are timid, Sam’s Club has made it so easy for you. 

With a Sam’s Club membership you can use their subscription services. Set up your orders in advance,  have product shipped to you at the time you set. Change it at any time. You never have to go to the store! They thought of everything. So, why wait?