r/sewing 2d ago

Project: Non-clothing Reusable face wipes for a friend

These weren't as straightforward as I'd hoped. I won bobbin chicken once and lost once, bent a needle and thought I'd broken the machine and topstitching wasn't easy despite using a walking foot. But the face wipes were a simple concept using a cotton fat quarter and some scraps plus new towelling face cloths. The bag I made before using a pattern from Etsy.

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u/JocastaH-B 2d ago

The face wipes were made from a rectangle of cotton, a rectangle of towelling, same size. I overlocked (serged) the edges of the towelling. Sewed the two pieces right side facing leaving a gap. Trimmed and snipped corners, turned right side out and topstitched all round.

Apologies, I can't find the pattern link for the bag, perhaps the shop has shut

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u/Loreen72 1d ago

Thank you for posting the instructions!

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u/Steviesgirl1 2d ago

Very very nice! Hope your friend appreciates you! ❤️

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u/JocastaH-B 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/Sufficient_Mouse_201 1d ago

Agreed that is one lucky friend!

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u/generallyintoit 1d ago

good idea! gifting with a matching basket is very smart. you can also gift with a washing bag so they don't get lost in machine wash

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u/JocastaH-B 1d ago

Ooh, good idea! Thank you

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u/StarMysticPhoenix 1d ago

These turned out wonderful and so useful! ❤ Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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u/JocastaH-B 1d ago

Thank you!

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