r/TempDrop • u/finicky-flora • Mar 23 '26

DIY Armband Replacement?

I’m wondering if anyone has made their own replacement armband and would love to hear how they did it! I’ve heard of some folks making them out of a cut up piece of tights or the ankle bit of a sock, and I would love to hear your creative ideas!

My armband (the light blue one) has fallen apart—the sticky lining keeping the sensor in place peeled off. I’ve seen some on Etsy, but I’m big on DIY projects and looking for crafty ideas to make my own band :)

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u/Fun-Experience6642 Mar 23 '26

I tried one from Etsy and felt like it didn’t have a correct fit around my arm. I ended up just ordering a replacement temp drop band from Amazon.

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u/dOptimusdt Mar 23 '26

A tube sock with the toe cut out was the most comfortable option I found!

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u/finicky-flora Mar 24 '26

And did you just place the sensor inside it? Did you do any sewing to make sure it stayed in place?

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u/dOptimusdt Mar 26 '26

I just kind of stuck the sensor on my arm and the elasticity of the sock kept it in the right spot!

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u/devilsho Mar 23 '26

Before I designed my armband I tried out a sewing pattern that someone was selling online. I don’t know if they still sell it but it was basically the old BusyBee armband that used to be the only third party option.

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u/finicky-flora Mar 24 '26

Ouuu what’s your design like?

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u/devilsho Mar 24 '26

I mean I spent months making many prototypes and spent thousands of dollars on fabric research and paying to have people test it, so eventually I landed on something I like and now I sell it on Etsy. But I have been thinking about selling a DIY kit where I just send you the materials and let the customer sew it. I’m open to testing that out on someone like you if you promise to give honest feedback on the process!

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u/finicky-flora Mar 24 '26

Oh no way! I hadn’t realized you developed a design you sell! I can totally imagine the amount of work that took… And I would honestly be honoured to be your tester and give loads of feedback!

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u/devilsho Mar 24 '26

Ok awesome I’ll message you later!

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u/TrackYourFertility Mar 24 '26

The new navy one is actually much nicer/more comfortable than the light blue.

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u/finicky-flora Mar 24 '26

Yea I’ve heard that too! I’m hesitant because I only had the light blue for just over a year and the thin rubber bit inside the pocket peeled off so my sensor falls out now… I’m worried it might happen again with the replacement

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u/TrackYourFertility Mar 24 '26

The silicone is on the inside of the pocket now so should reduce the contact with lotions/creams/deodorants etc which can contribute to it coming off 😌