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04-20-2008, 11:19 AM #1Moderator
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What can I do with...
a queen size flannel fitted sheet that has a large hole in it
I don't want to toss it, there's a lot of good material left but I don't know what to do with it.
Do I make some cloth bags? Would it be sturdy enough? What would I use for straps? I'm not interested in reusable sanitary napkins. Any other ideas? Keep in mind, I can pretty much sew in a straight line and that's it
I thought about backing for window quilt, but it's not nearly big enough. My windows are 8 ft high
Not to mention it wouldn't begin to make a dent in the 50-some windows we have!
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04-20-2008, 11:34 AM #2Registered User
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I patch my sheets when I find holes. I use iron on patches or iron on fusing? It's white and light weight. I patched one of our sheets with the white iron on fusing material and it has lasted for about a year, I need to do it again though, my fiance's toe went through one of the patches last week and he said all week it kept getting bigger. I will patch it again and see how long it lasts this time
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04-20-2008, 12:08 PM #3Registered User
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Can you make some cloth napkins or placemats?
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04-20-2008, 12:18 PM #4Super Moderator
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Pillow cases. Who doesn't love a nice warm fuzzy pillow case? Also good for those thingys people make for gifts... rice packs you heat in the micro for sore muscles etc. kwim?
I just mended a flannel bottom sheet last week. I move my feet around alot when I sleep & wore a hole in it,lol. I used an old flannel shirt to cover the hole. Bringing up that sheet thread count with my fancy patch.
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04-20-2008, 01:19 PM #5Moderator
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Darlene, that's exactly what happened! On my side of the bed. I wear socks to bed every night & I move my feet alot. Wore a dang hole right where my feet go
I didn't think of pillow cases....
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Pillowcases, cloth napkins, towels to use in kitchen vs. paper towels, rice bags. Baby blanket or burp pad for charity.
Or you could just patch it up
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These are all excellent ideas.
I am wracking my brains for some other things.
In addition to the above, another idea is
** to use it as a lining for a bag,
** lining a bread basket,
** lining a basket filled with goodies,
** PJ's for the little ones (simple straight lines).
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04-25-2008, 12:12 PM #8Registered User
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I usually make pillowcases or mend it if its not too bad. I have one cut up into pillowcases right now, just need to get he machine out and do it.
I wanted to make dd pajamas with it, but she just looked at me like I had lost my mind when I mentioned it, so its pillowcases.
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