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Scrap-Busting! Cloth Napkin Swap

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Scrap-Busting! Cloth Napkin Swap
Swap Coordinator:Jentri (contact)
Swap categories: Sewing 
Number of people in swap:2
Location:Regional - United States
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:June 27, 2011
Date items must be sent by:July 5, 2011
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

I NEVER buy paper napkins, as they're quite wasteful. However, I do have a drawer FULL of colorful (mismatched) cloth napkins that my family and I love to use. Each one is unique and one-of-a-kind.

For this swap, you will have 2 partners. You will send each partner 3 fabric napkins that you have created. These napkins DO NOT have to be a matched set. The idea is to dig through your fabric scraps, and get sewing! :)

There are many tutorials out there, but essentially, all you need is a square (for cocktail napkin) or rectangle (for full-size dinner napkin) template. These can be any size, but should be well-made with pre-washed fabric (to avoid shrinkage).

Tutorial

Have fun, and use your imagination :)

Discussion

bauerdesigns 06/24/2011 #

Do we use just any standard cotton fabric? In your little example image, I see the little accent striped fabric - is that stitched on top of the base fabric, along the top and bottom edge of the strip? Sorry for all the questions : ) This seems like a great idea!!

Jentri 06/24/2011 #

Any cotton fabric is fine---I've even upcycled some of my hubby's old button-up Hawaiin shirts!! Yes, the strip of fabric on top is added afterward---You can dress your napkin up with fabric accents like the picture, or just keep it simple :) That's what I love about cloth napkins...There are no hard and fast rules. Just have fun :)

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