New Series // #HandmadeHomemade2013: Napkins
Ah, finally I'm starting the series that was on my list since we rang in the new year: #HandmadeHomemade2013 (you can follow along on instagram with that hashtag).
Ever since my return from Cambodia, I had it on my heart to live life more simply and to spend less on convenient products - plus I love that my mom and grandma taught me to stretch a penny! And by stretching a penny I'm talking about my grandma washing, drying and reusing Ziploc bags!
So, here's to a year of exploring ways to make the penny go farther and to making handmade/homemade items and products!
Things on my list include:
- cloth napkins
- salsa
- hummus
- detergent
- dish soap
- candles
- cleaning products
- ketchup
- tomato sauce
..... any other suggestions? leave me a comment with an idea!
Last night, I stayed up to sew my cloth napkins. I was inspired by other bloggers that were finding great Etsy shops for their fabric. I ordered mis-matched fabrics and made napkins!
I just have to pick out a neon color thread! It's more fun! |
I folded the hem only once and pinned it down - should have done a double hem to stop the fray, but you live you learn! |
and sew...it's pretty simple |
the finished product |
Find fun fabric here:
StashModernFabric
Mix Fabrics
FiveMonkeyFabrics
with joy,
Aneta Nina