Yep, I'll let you all know how I got on. I got two different types, so I'll feed back on both.

I'll be interested how you get on as well as I'm nearly out of disposible and really don't want to buy anymore!

I've been using Boots own brand washable pads and have 9 pairs, which seems to be just enough - I use one pair during the day and one pair at night. They very very rarely leak and I have a pretty strong flow/let-down of the squirting variety!

I hadn't thought of making them - I have some scrap fleece so maybe I'll have a go

I had lansinoh washable ones.

As promised, I'm back to let you know how I got on with the breast pads. They took a couple of weeks to get here and I've now been using them for a while - would have fed back sooner, but have found posting hard since Isaac got here. I have now discovered that I can get him to sleep soundly on his own if I put him down to sleep on his tummy (only do it when I'm around to keep an eye on him). I now have me time during the day...finally!

I digress! Just happy to have some time again. I bought the pads from Ella's House:
http://www.ellashouse.co.uk/breast-pads.php
To be honest, I'm a bit confused about the exact constituents of what I bought from the description and the drop down menu - not sure which microfleece option I got. Anyway, I bought 3 pairs of hemp and light pink flannel and 3 pairs of microfleece and hemp (microfleece came in a tan colour). I'm pretty happy with both kinds, but prefer the microfleece as it's softer against my nipples and has a better stay dry feel. I use them with the hemp layer on the outside - don't know if that's the intended use? I use these when I'm in the house or just popping out for a bit. I find a pair during the day and one at night usually does me fine. I do soak through sometimes, but tbh with my oversupply/forceful letdown and Isaac's reflux I'm not too fussed, as I generally have milk/sick on me by the end of the day anyway. When I'm out and about for longer or wearing a tighter top, I wear ultra slim disposables as I find them more leak proof, and the Ella's House ones can show a bit through my bra as they're bulkier than the sposies.

At the end of that essay, I'm definitely pleased I bought these. I like them for around the house and I use far fewer of the sposies now. I would recommend the microfleece ones, and you just can't beat the price at £1 a pair!