tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post8355870263905112979..comments2024-03-19T02:45:20.331+11:00Comments on Threading My Way: How to Make Serviettes from FabricPam @Threading My Wayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-21887245723152331182018-12-12T08:06:56.869+11:002018-12-12T08:06:56.869+11:00Hard to buy fabric in the right weight. Such a cle...Hard to buy fabric in the right weight. Such a clever idea!Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-46977105415545404582018-12-11T14:56:53.725+11:002018-12-11T14:56:53.725+11:00I usually buy a Christmas table cloth (after Chris...I usually buy a Christmas table cloth (after Christmas) on sale and then cut it into 18" napkins. You can get at least 16 from a 102" table cloth! Very easy to make - and you automatically have the right weight material!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171096668082716534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-47234924895506073612017-05-03T21:11:30.966+10:002017-05-03T21:11:30.966+10:00Fat quarters would be perfect, Janet.Fat quarters would be perfect, Janet.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-70691673027233381372017-05-01T03:26:20.385+10:002017-05-01T03:26:20.385+10:00Could you use fat quarters for your fabric...?Could you use fat quarters for your fabric...?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959254479331404940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-31607112589207012372017-01-12T21:47:55.012+11:002017-01-12T21:47:55.012+11:00Great idea to have the 'unpaper towels' at...Great idea to have the 'unpaper towels' at hand on the bench, Erma.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-2412349601511186272017-01-10T16:00:59.060+11:002017-01-10T16:00:59.060+11:00Glenda, I use "unpaper towels". I buy th...Glenda, I use "unpaper towels". I buy the inexpensive flour sack towels. I cut them into fourths and hem the cut edges. I keep them on my counter in a fabric "box" I made. I use them anytime I would normally use a pager towel. And throw them in the wash with my whites. If they get too stained, I either throw them away or put them in my rag bin. Never use paper towels, paper napkins or paper plates.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265723169208637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-71116898675733415832017-01-01T11:21:02.752+11:002017-01-01T11:21:02.752+11:00There'll be more serviette sewing in 2017 for ...There'll be more serviette sewing in 2017 for me, Julie. So much stash to use up.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-14984067568606773762017-01-01T11:19:49.060+11:002017-01-01T11:19:49.060+11:00My favourite table cloth is green cotton damask - ...My favourite table cloth is green cotton damask - love that fabric and if ever I find some to buy, I'll make some serviettes. Have never thought of flannel, but it would make lovely, soft serviettes. Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-43286693424267684482017-01-01T04:57:27.613+11:002017-01-01T04:57:27.613+11:00I made some from green coton damask about 10 years...I made some from green coton damask about 10 years ago and they are still going strong. I feel they are more absorbant than quilting cotton. However, the next time I make napkins, I will use a soft flannel because I found that to be even more absorbant.mcadwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389085903331519215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-64772839822166352712017-01-01T03:38:44.617+11:002017-01-01T03:38:44.617+11:00What a practical idea for stash busting!What a practical idea for stash busting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818552288712256397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-41959231639100312912016-12-30T21:05:47.247+11:002016-12-30T21:05:47.247+11:00I'll really have to try using double fabrics, ...I'll really have to try using double fabrics, Dianne. Anything to help with the stash busting... LOL!!!Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-16774067474716255522016-12-30T21:04:21.789+11:002016-12-30T21:04:21.789+11:00I must try making them with two different fabrics....I must try making them with two different fabrics. As you said, there'd be no wrong side. I have never heard of the special fold Christmas tree napkins - sounds fun. Thanks for adding your thoughts, Betty. Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-45197430103446847852016-12-29T04:00:52.562+11:002016-12-29T04:00:52.562+11:00I'm making a set for my daughter using the sel...I'm making a set for my daughter using the self-bordering method that everyone is using to make receiving blankets. They turn out so well, but you might want to select lighter weight fabrics since they are double layers. The miter is built-in. I used a fabric for the back that had lots of colors that I could match with solids on the front, or you could stash bust to your heart's content!mom5rn@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16569755013657745681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-39513814785306616532016-12-29T01:45:22.310+11:002016-12-29T01:45:22.310+11:00I like the idea of using two diffent fabrics toget...I like the idea of using two diffent fabrics together, that way you won't see a wrong side of the fabric. Also, makes them more durable. I like the idea of mitered corners but for me I think it makes them a little more difficult to do. I have used serger edges when my serger was working but also the hemming method. Love to do the special fold Christmas tree napkins. The ones that are a half circle. I make mine 9 X 18 inches, that way I get 8 out of one yard. I try to make 24 for gifts because there are families that get together for Christmas. Fun to make. Great gift. Made a table cloth and matching color napkins for Grand daughter. Only one thickness in napkins, just square ones. Kona cotton works great, also Connectingthreads.com has great solid colors and good weight cotton fabric. Comparable to Kona cottons I think and good prices.BettyBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426057886751262407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-60341506772562929182016-12-16T08:42:50.684+11:002016-12-16T08:42:50.684+11:00So fun and such a great scrap buster project too! ...So fun and such a great scrap buster project too! Thanks for your submission to DIY Crush! I just published it. (and I took your long image which is perfect for PInterest!) :-)DIY Crush Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681020508431497233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-15748230278147397032016-11-23T01:40:30.580+11:002016-11-23T01:40:30.580+11:00Thanks so much for linking up Pam! Your serviette...Thanks so much for linking up Pam! Your serviettes look great, and I am totally in agreement with projects that are multi-functional and reusable. I might have to make a few of these in different patterns for my table in the near future. Here in the USA we do call them napkins, but the term serviette is also used (especially down in some areas of Louisianan and South Eastern Texas. The term serviette is almost always used to describe a cloth napkin. Karen Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466929868600809339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-17374001251857522402016-11-22T17:37:00.670+11:002016-11-22T17:37:00.670+11:00Lovely as always:) I used your technique this week...Lovely as always:) I used your technique this weekend, adding in a slip pocket for cutlery:)vicky myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650926111216653251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-68430681234379576152016-11-22T04:33:44.251+11:002016-11-22T04:33:44.251+11:00You are so right, these are much better than paper...You are so right, these are much better than paper, I have so mach fabric in my stash, a lovely heap of mix and match serviettes would be lovely for parties. <br />We call them serviettes where I'm from, in the middle of the UK. A napkin would be a very posh starched damask version, the kind of thing you would find when having tea at the Ritz or on the set of Downton Abbey! Sum of their Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331115807411036472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-26558342790157003332016-11-21T21:09:15.551+11:002016-11-21T21:09:15.551+11:00What a great way to co-ordinate with your table se...What a great way to co-ordinate with your table setting by making your own serviettes! <br /><br />Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and MeAngela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665533361469223445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-41862112059840739272016-11-21T20:55:17.565+11:002016-11-21T20:55:17.565+11:00Thanks. Definitely going to make some more.Thanks. Definitely going to make some more.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-21208802722320840692016-11-21T19:14:38.129+11:002016-11-21T19:14:38.129+11:00I love the fabrics you have used. My mother always...I love the fabrics you have used. My mother always insists on a napkin when she visits.Ginx Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568871409793988717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-40806483497212269412016-11-21T17:22:20.692+11:002016-11-21T17:22:20.692+11:00Lovely idea and you can have so many to go with yo...Lovely idea and you can have so many to go with your moodCarolee Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06664419480578937491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-24777032776747591682016-11-17T18:58:05.581+11:002016-11-17T18:58:05.581+11:00Good to hear how your napkins have stood the test ...Good to hear how your napkins have stood the test of time. Personalised napkin rings are a great idea!Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-4510217984506589582016-11-16T02:09:38.595+11:002016-11-16T02:09:38.595+11:00*whispers* We don't use napkins unless we'...*whispers* We don't use napkins unless we're having a big dinner at someone else's house. I used to use them when the kids were little (made my own, IIRC), then got out of the habit. Now at most, we use paper serviettes, which get composted. True Confession of the Day! Sandra :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16239494415344028806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035755590833291625.post-39189067614885180232016-11-15T15:03:13.714+11:002016-11-15T15:03:13.714+11:00I have used cloth napkins for more than 35 years. ...I have used cloth napkins for more than 35 years. I have done the method you have used; sewn two layers (right sides together, turn, then top stitch) when using light weight cottons, serged edges, and mitered corners. They all have worked well. Laundering is easy and these napkins have served us well over the years. We use personalized napkin rings. changing napkins every few days.Zippy Dudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985724095095202576noreply@blogger.com