I use old pillow cases and cut up pieces out of
old flannel sheets to wrap china.
I made these completely out of discarded T - Shirts of Steve's, and
old flannel sheets.
I have heard of people using
old flannel sheets to make theirs.
, interesting idea on cloth swiffers — will try it, finish making hankies for baby from
old flannel sheet.
There was a small section with a gap and my husband placed some cardboard over it so the dogs» feet would not slip through and I provided
an old flannel sheet to cover the area.
Not exact matches
You can also just cut up a few
old cotton or
flannel sheets, that would be much cheaper.
If you really want to save money, and you have a sewing machine and basic sewing skills, you can make your own covers and flat folds out of
old wool sweaters and cotton or
flannel sheets.
Cloth diapers are typically made from absorbent cotton fabrics: terry (like towels, but softer), bird's - eye (similar to
old - fashioned tea towels), gauze (thin and lightweight), and
flannel (similar to the material used in
flannel sheets and pajamas, but denser and thicker).
Another great insert material is
flannel or woven cotton (such as
old sheeting).
I've used cotton,
old sheets or pillow cases, or
flannel (see other variations below)
I also have a set of Garnet Hill
flannel sheets that are at least 30 years
old and except for one getting caught in a sofa bed mechanism, they are in great shape!
Bought these
sheets for my 16 - year -
old daughter to replace an
older set of
flannels bought elsewhere.
Tip: Good inexpensive sources of materials include thrift store comforters, crib bumpers (great source for cheap poly fill),
flannel sheets, quilts, baby and receiving blankets,
old pajama bottoms, table cloths, or bathrobes.
Wrap existing shams with scarves,
old blankets,
flannel sheets, or a sweater.
Let's hear it for toasty
flannel sheets, wonderful
old quilts... and an electric blanket!