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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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.
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.
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