Cloth Napkins: A Do-It-Yourself Gift
by Christine@TheAums on December 6, 2010 · 3 comments
I am not crafty in the sense that I can whip up anything original, but I can follow directions to a T and I love any project that makes me feel like a real do-it-yourselfer. I am also a sucker for anything and everything handmade. If you are looking to make a gift for ANYONE on your list for ANY occassion…consider sewing up some cloth napkins.
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| Dog-themed napkins for the dog lover- complete with toilet paper tube napkin holders . |
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| I happened to have the perfect shoebox for this gift! |
I first got the idea from my friend, Claudia, who keeps her abundant stash of handmade cloth napkins in a cute basket for her kids and guests to choose from.
Here is what I love about this project:
- It is endlessly creative- With the variety of fabric out there, the sky’s the limit as far as unique themes go. Whatever the giftee loves, there is definitely a fabric for it.
- The kids can be involved. My kids love going to the fabric store and choosing patterns/colors they think the giftee would like. Older kids can definitely handle a basic sewing machine stitch with supervision and younger ones can work on making napkin rings from leftover toilet paper tubes.
- It’s environmentally kind. Anytime we can reduce our consumption of disposable paper goods, it’s a good thing. Many schools are even asking parents to pack an eco-friendly cloth napkin in their child’s lunchbox.
- It’s affordable. Every fabric store has a bargain bin where a yard costs less than half the regular price. Better yet, recycle/reuse old clothing and sheets that you’d prefer not to donate.
- Using cloth napkins encourages good manners and independence. Kids can practice etiquette and learn to clean themselves throughout a meal.
Give it a try! Break out your sewing machine and do-it-yourself!
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| Perfect corners give a polished look. |
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| After ironing a small fold on all 4 sides, fold a corner triangle. |
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Fold up the side to meet at the center of the triangle.
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| Fold the other side in and voila! Perfect corners! |
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| My oldest, guiding the fabric away from the sewing machine. |
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| Beautiful! If I do say so myself. |
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| Couldn’t resist a little monkey theme! |
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DIY Project
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Love it….and I you even gave me a shout out! WOW- I am so honored
Love the way your shell fabric turned out as a napkin…XO Claudia
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