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| doglady |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 08:35:06 AM
I'm really tired of the high price of store bought washcloths! Has anyone ever made them and what type of material did you use? I'm considering taking a large regular towel and cutting it down to the size of washcloths and edge hemming the edges. If it works, I should be able to get 6-8 nice size washcloths. What do you ladies think?
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| LucyLobo511 |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 10:40:43 AM
I was just searching online yesterday for any kind of pattern to make wash cloths. I came to the conclusion that wash cloths are either crotched or made in China. SO, I am going to try cutting out some terry cloth for one side and cotton for the other and just sewing that together. I am going to wingit. But cutting down old bath towels works too I had done that before my serger quit working. But there is a stitch on my sewing machine that kind of copies the serger stitch. After you make some please share your completed project.
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| FarmDream |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 11:37:57 PM
Great idea CJ! My husband has a terrible habit of letting the sponges sit in a sink full of water. They get waterlogged and are falling apart. Gross! I've gotten him on board with my other kooky ideas so this might work.
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| cj6 |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 11:31:53 PM
A couple months ago I took an old white towel we had...it had turned into the "spill towel" :( I kept soaking it with lemon juice in the wash water and getting the stains out and finally got tired of it...LOL!I also was tired of smelly sponges...Sooooo I cut it up and put 2 layers together and sewed them(zig zagging the edges together) They worked real well!
Now if I could just get everyone else(especially hubby) on board with using a dishcloth instead of the sponges(which I refuse to buy now)They just need to start hanging them over the faucet to dry instead of laying them in a bunch. |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 7:13:52 PM
Well, my mother never let anything waste. If a towel became too thin or showed wear, she would cut it down to squares and make wash cloths long before they went to the rag drawer. I think you have a great idea.
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| doglady |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 6:54:26 PM
Hi Amanda, thanks for the "thumbs up". I don't have a serger either but my machine has a stitch on it that acts like one and will do the job.
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| henlady35904 |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 4:19:17 PM
Try using a larger needle, that's what I do to knit washcloths so that aren't too thick. |
| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 3:25:56 PM
Oh, I don't know why cutting down a towel wouldn't work. I'd say go for it.
I really, really would love to have a serger! sigh.
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| doglady |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 12:22:09 PM
These are some really great ideas. I found some white terry cloth in my stash that I've had for some time and I think I might try the zig-zag stitches as well - Thanks Rosemary. I would need to double this terry cloth because it's not really as heavy as I would like but I might as well use it up. Does anyone think that cutting a towel down in size and serge the edges will work? Thanks everyone.
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| AmethystRose |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 12:03:04 PM
Tina, instead of cutting a terry towel into squares, first do rows of ziz-zag stitches on the towel marking off the squares, which will then be cutting lines. It will cut down on the flying fuzz and make it easier to add an overcast edging. |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 08:06:13 AM
I have read that you can purchase cotton knit sweaters from the thrift and cut into squares. Stitch seam binding around the edges. It was in a tightwad gazette I believe. It may just be easier to knit or crochet some. :)
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 06:24:46 AM
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Originally posted by tinaberry
I have purchased terry cloth at the fabric store, $5.99 yard (sometimes you can find it on sale for less) cut to the size you want and serge or hem the edges.
Thanks for sharing this tip. Sometimes I find my crocheted ones are a bit too thick also.
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| CMac |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 9:15:17 PM
I cut my granddaughter's no longer needed receiving blankets into squares the size of a paper towel and surged the edges to use instead of paper towels.
I agree Amanda. I have started using them as wash cloths too. I don't like big heavy thick towels either. I actually like towels to be a little rough too. Call me strange.
Connie
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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 9:00:41 PM
frankly, I hate thick and plush washcloths, so I buy mine at WalMart (UGH) in a packet of like 9 or 12 for about 3 or 4 dollars. They are in with the kitchen wares. :0)
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| tinaberry |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 3:59:09 PM
I have purchased terry cloth at the fabric store, $5.99 yard (sometimes you can find it on sale for less) cut to the size you want and serge or hem the edges. |
| doglady |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 1:47:24 PM
Thanks ladies for the ideas. But I really want something that I wouldn't need to knit or crochet. Please keep the ideas coming though.
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| herb19355 |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 12:05:21 PM
Tina,
If you will send me your address.... I will be glad to send you a "dishcloth" to try out.... I knit them all of the time.
Debi
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 11:49:00 AM
I make mine with 100% cotton and crochet them with a simple dishcloth pattern. There are several free patterns on-line for them also.
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| CMac |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 08:52:51 AM
I would think a nice sewn cloth would be a wonderful addition to anyones collection Tina.
Connie
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| doglady |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 08:46:22 AM
That's a good idea but I don't crochet or knit since I don't like to. I do sew with fabric though. Thanks Debi.
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| herb19355 |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 08:38:47 AM
Participate in a dishcloth exchange. The dishcloths I am getting are too lovely to scrub dishes with and much nicer washing my face.
Debi
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