I want to stop using paper napkins. So I thought I could make some cheaper
than I could buy them. However, I was wondering if someone could tell me
what is the best fabric to use that will hold up to everday use and laundering?
Also, what would be the best size? I was thinking 8" x 12"
Please LMK your ideas.
Thanks, Aimee
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1|1|I make cloth napkins, and we only use those, no paper I use flannel, they hold up the best, wash up well, and feel soft on the skin...|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|23:15:35|02/06/2009|
I cut 2 squares for each napkin and sew together, makes them sturdy and nice looking..I am big into living green and recycling, reusing stuff..thank-you for saving the trees!!
the pattern I made is 11 1/2 x 11 1/2. I sew them up sewing a 5/8 seam turn and top stich the sqaures so they come out, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 when completed..I store mine folded in a cute little basket right by the microwave so easy to grab and use..
2|2|I make dishclothes or washclothes using the same method Linda does.....I take my older towels that are fraying on the edges but still good enough to cut up and sew into new useful things :) I sew with two pieces together around three sides, then turn them right side out, then fold the last side edges over and topstitch.|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|23:21:16|02/06/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 3|3|Just a thought....do you have clothing (flannel shirts, night gowns, etc) that might be reconstructed into napkins? You could go "Double Green"! :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|23:24:05|02/06/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 4|3|yep, soft terry cloth towels work also..they do make a mess when cutting them up, but they are absorbant and work great too..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|23:24:17|02/06/2009|
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5|1|I Make mine from 100% cototn fabric or muslim works good ,wash cloths are a good idea too|crazymomx2|crazymomx3girls@hotmail.com|03:10:44|02/07/2009|
i keep a small basket on my counter for the dirty ons i usually wash every other day i find that the cotton ones on the cloths line dry quick,thanks teri 6|1|thanks everyone|ab6333|aimee@accountant.com|09:06:48|02/07/2009|
I was thinking flannel, but I am glad you reaffirmed that for me.
I wish I did have something to cut up and use, but I don't.
So I will be watching the sales and clearance rack at Walmart & Joann's.
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7|2|you might want to ask for scraps of flannel on craigslist or freecycle...some crafters or clothing makers are always looking for someone to take their scraps..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|18:06:45|02/07/2009|
One person caring about another represents life's greatest value.
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Linda
8|2|Check the thrift stores for flannel sheets (M)|bluh2oeyes|bluh2oeyes@yahoo.com|19:05:19|02/07/2009|
If you don't mind the color or pattern I've found flannel sheets at the thrift stores for a very good price.
I have found that many people don't want them if they can't make a set which is better for me (or you)
I use them in various craft projects, that's the only reason I know that.
Personally, for "napkins" I use wash rags, finger tip towels (which are now hard to find but the ones I have I got when my grandmother passed away, so they are old) or bar mop towels (purchased a bulk stack at Sams club). I've had mine for almost 10 years and I do use them also as dish rags, hand towels, etc. too! I just use, wash and stack them back in a drawer in the kitchen. Some are now starting to look stained or tattered (and they have been washed and bleached many times) but they still work so I'm not giving them up yet. I use really nice cloth napkins (or even good paper dinner napkins) when I have company over so they don't see my other "napkins".
Jennifer in North Carolina...the Tar Heel State
9|3|we just got cheapy washclothes at WM ( I think less than $4 for a dozen)|carmenanderson|cloudcars@verizon.net|18:16:16|02/08/2009|
Carmen in Comanche TX
2009 Yearly COUPON savings as of
February 1st is .....
$2,264.48
10|4|CHEAP WASH CLOTHES, AND CLOTH NAPKINS FROM THRIFT STORE...|JOYHAPPYONE|DAIDOLA5@AOL.COM|18:59:29|02/08/2009|
I'M TOO GOOD LOOKING TO BE THIS OLD...AT MY AGE I'VE SEEN IT ALL, I'VE HEARD IT ALL, AND I'VE DONE IT ALL..I JUST CAN'T REMEMBER IT ALL!!!!!!!!