Cut a square, 12, 14, 18 or 20 inches, I like 12″ for everyday napkins.
Cut a second fabric the same size for the lining or reversible side.
I use a good quality cotton.
If you do not have a rotary cutter and board,
just use scissors, they do not have to be cut perfectly straight.
Place right sides (printed sides) of fabric together.
If you need to, pin them together.
With a little bit of practice you can sew them together without pins.
Sew them together with a 1/4″ or 1/2″ seam.
This is a great project for beginners to learn to sew a straight line.
Start on one side and sew around.
Stop at the corner, while your needle is still down in the fabric;
lift your foot and turn the fabric to sew down the next side, this gives you a nice sharp corner.
Leave a 2″ gap open so you can turn it right side out.
Gently pull the napkin right side facing out.
Hand stitch the opening closed.
Using your iron, press the seams flat.
Then go back around, sewing down a hem to lock the fabric together.
Napkins are pretty, they save money and they are perfect for shower and housewarming gifts.
These are also good as projects for beginning sewers to learn how to use their machine and sew a straight line.
Old table cloths are a good source of good quality fabric.
It really is no big deal to throw a hand full of cloth napkins in the washer. If you are not eating anything really messy and everyone sits in the same spot each day, you can re-use your napkin a few days before washing it.
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Dana S. says:
I cut out a quilt top last week. Of course, I haven’t sewn the first stitch.
I’m using red, black, and white. The plan is to use the “Lil Twister”.
http://www.country-schoolhouse.com/twister_tool.htm
You loose 1/3-1/4 of the fabric with the twisting. It might end up being a wall hanging, or maybe doll quilts for two very special little girls!
Blessings-
Dana
Kathy says:
I’ve never heard of the Lil Twister, Dana. Let me know how it ‘turns’ out. lol…
Seriously, I’d like to see!
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Sophia says:
I’m working on a simple patchwork quilt from vintage sheets. You can see some of the fabrics I’m using in my blog post here: http://frugalideasfromtheparsonage.blogspot.com/2011/02/another-big-project-in-works.html
I finally tackled the free-motion meandering stitch with this one, and I really like it. Since I’m doing it with the quilt-as-you-go method, I just have to join rows at this point.
Kathy says:
Sophia, I love those sheets, they look so ‘happy’!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE free motion quilting, it is so easy to cover up mistakes.
Be sure to post as you work on your quilt so we can all follow along!
Darcy says:
Thank you for sharing this! I am definitely going to give this a shot once I get caught up on my sewing projects (or I just my have my 10 year old give them a shot!
Kathy says:
Darcy,
Maybe you could do the first 2-3 with your daughter and let her finish them up? I’d love to see a picture when you finish!
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Angela Schubbe says:
What an inspiration it is to see homemaking and family care, portrayed as the art that they are. We are given our families and homes as special gifts from God. We are the caretakers of His gifts. Thank you for sharing your insight with others, your website is a great way to share the talents that God has given you.