Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make a set of cloth napkins. They’re made from linen, with a layer of cotton on the back that wraps around and binds the edges. Lovely! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Purl Bee]
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Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make a set of cloth napkins. They’re made from linen, with a layer of cotton on the back that wraps around and binds the edges. Lovely! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from The Purl Bee]
Are you ready to turn a thrifted men’s button-up shirt into a trendy and chic gathered top? In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the simple steps of transforming an oversized shirt into a fashion-forward garment with drawstring features. It’s a fun and straightforward process that’s perfect for sewists of all skill levels, adding another stylish me-made piece to your wardrobe while also giving new life to pre-loved clothing. Full tutorial including a video can be seen here.
Start by choosing an oversized men’s button-up shirt from your local thrift store or your own wardrobe. Look for a shirt with interesting fabric and patterns that you’d like to showcase in your transformed top.
MC CHABOT says
Just wondering – when I read that these napkins were trimmed in bias, I had to check it out. But when I got to the purl bee website – she mentions that the napkins are actually two squares of fabric, one smaller than the other, with the larger piece folded over the smaller one to become the trim. It is not obvious from the photos, , but I believe that the back of the napkins is a solid color.
anneweaver says
Oh, goodness, you’re right! I saw the topstitching on the back and assumed that was where bias tape was attached. I’ve edited the post to correctly describe the project. On the other hand, bias tape would make a nice finish for the edges of napkins. 🙂 –Anne