HELP!

Kiona • Navy Family, Momma of Remi 11/4/16, trying for another! Young family on the move!
I was told I am allergic to menstral pads, I had my daughter 3 weeks ago, and my downstairs is extremely itchy, peeling and uncomfortable. The PA/midwife told me to use 100% cotton cloth diapers, cut them and use those for menstral pads. The problem is the fraying. I don't have a sewing machine, the iron on hems arent working and I'm still miserable. What would you do? Family is in town, i cant just lay on a towel nude all day... :-/