I have begun sewing cloth napkins for our everyday use. And boy is it a pain in my tush! They're just so tedious, and although the mitered corners look really good, they're a pain to mess around with! I'm liking the looks of what I've made so far though.
Here is 1/2 my set in the napkin holder.
These are all folded in half, so the napkin is actually more of a square.
I still have 2 of each print left to sew, then I'm making another full set for a friend! I call these my "informal dinner napkins." Not because I actually have formal ones, I don't, but cloth napkins are usually huge. So I thought to myself, why not make smaller ones? I bought a fat quarter of each print and then just cut them all into 4 pieces. They're not exactly square, but hey, they're informal right? =]
Now for something that is a ton more interesting a fun to sew! Diapers! I watched this video. ---->
The video is helpful and makes the diaper seem super easy. So I decided to try it.
The pattern is free, http://handmadebyrita.blogspot.com/2007/10/classic-rrp-ritas-rump-pocket-pattern.html It's for a one-size pocket diaper made with 2 layers of flannel and some elastic. You need to stuff the pocket with something absorbant. (Tri-folded prefold, microfiber, hemp, washcloth, etc.) You can pin, snappi, or use a snug cover. A cover is required to waterproof. I'll probably use my thirsties cover or a wool soaker.
Here are my first 3!
4 comments:
Those diapers are sweet! You are a very talented girl! Love you!
Your napkins are very nice, too!
Thank you for posting this! I am going to give them a try!
Good luck! I think they're fun to make!
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