Monday, August 8, 2011

Cloth Napkins

I have been using cloth napkins for many years. Some of my napkins are looking pretty ratty and since Jerry's mom came to stay with us, I never seem to have enough. On a recent trip 'down to the Wal-Mart' I looked for some new napkins, I have purchased them there before. But, NOOOO, they don't carry them anymore! I figured the Farmgirl thing to do would be to make my own so I bought some pretty material and forged ahead. My plan was to use the serger and do a narrow rolled hem but I just couldn't get it to work right. I think my material was too thick (or you just have to be smarter than the serger!) LOL!! Anyway, plan B was put into effect and I just hemmed them. I think they turned out okay after all that. :)

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10 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlAugust 8, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    very nice. they look store-bought to me!

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  2. Pioneer Woman at HeartAugust 9, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    That's a great idea. I was collecting used ones from thrift stores, to take tent camping. I will have to search for clearance priced fabric and make my own now.

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  3. Candy C.August 9, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    TWG,

    Just don't look too closely at some of the stitching while I was getting the tension set correctly! LOL!!

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  4. Candy C.August 9, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Kristina,

    If you can find some material for $2 a yard, you could get 4 to 6 napkins out of it depending on the size you like and YOU get to pick the pattern! :)

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  5. Amy DingmannAugust 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Cute! they look great, and probably better than what you could have bought at Walmart anyway :)

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  6. Candy C.August 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Thanks Amy!

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  7. Kathy Felsted UsherAugust 9, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    These would make really nice gifts and you could match their dining room colors.

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  8. Candy C.August 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Great idea Kathy!! :)

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  9. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Really great idea. I just got a new sewing machine, and that would be great with some fun fabric. I made my first batik, summer top today! Happy, happy!

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  10. Candy C.August 10, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Nancy,

    YAY for new sewing machines and new tops! :)

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