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Tutorial: Cloth napkins with contrast band

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easynapkinswithcontrasttrimAt our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins.  They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment.  Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little more special is in order.

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of fabric napkins with a festive contrast band around the bottom.   This is an easy project.  If  you can sew straight lines, you can make yourself a new set of napkins.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.