A note: When you buy cotton from the fabric store is should be washed in very hot water first and then dry it with a hot temp. A normal household dryer is fine. Always wash and dry before you make anything out of it. You want to get it to shrink as much as possible first, this is what the hot water and dryer is about. Also what you may not know is when fabric is made at the factory, it is sprayed with a starch so when it's wound around a bolt the fabric, it looks nice and crisp just like a nicely starched shirt does. You want to get the starch out as well. Why do you want to shrink it first? Because if you don't, and you cut it to a certain size and or also add another layer to it, the next time you wash it, it's going to shrink and be smaller than you wanted, and if sewn to another piece of fabric, they will shrink and warp differently and be uneven and you wont be able to iron them flat again, it will remain rippled and creased. This is extremely important if you're going to make clothing. You don't want to go through all that trouble making an item and wash the finished project only to have it end up smaller and wonky on you after the first washing. It would be a frustrating waste of time, energy, effort and money. If you are using cotton from an old shirt that's been washed many times before, then you don't have to worry, it's shrunk as far as it can go by then.
I'm 46 and have always carried a fresh hankie (some mornings an extra goes in a cargo leg pocket). My have been from watching my Dad and grandfathers. Thank y'all for sharing the skill of a well made item.
+Doug Outside nothing makes your skin crawl like seeing a super oceanliner the size of a football field caring metal containers. Because you know that shits all going to the landfill within the first month of somebody purchasing it. It's unfortunate that this generation will be known as the waste generation. I use to love listening to my grandma tell me all her stories about life before convenient stores.
Thank you very much, I am a novice sewer but now I will be able to make the men in my life designer handkerchiefs. I love the little tags on yours too.
I like the way you chuck things around! lol. The dog looked guilty in the beginning of the video. Very cool house. I especially like the kids drawing on the wall, reminds me of mine when she was little. It went by too fast.
My Dad made me carry hankies since I was little lad. Can't tell you how many times I have come to the aid of a damsel in distress who did not have something for her tears. Gets you quite a reputation in a chivalrous manner.
I have followed Joe for awhile and Shawn and that is how I found you and I must say that I really like watching what you do and all the diversity. I'm a 68 year old retired carpenter. I hunt and fish and live in South Carolina. However I have spent many summers of my youth at the Pickeral and French River both enjoying it and working at a hunting and fishing lodge prior to going in the military and ending up south. I have numerous friends up north and go up every year so that is why I feal very at home watching you guys. I am planning a trip to the Woodland Caribou next May and am really excited. I really like your carving videos and plan to try it out myself. Keep up the good work and I will be continuing to catch up on your videos.
Awesome. My dad always said a man wasn't properly dressed without a pocket knife and a handkerchief. Thanks for the tutorial. I'll be making some of these (with the wife's help, of course!).
Anyone else and I wouldn't have watched the video, Doug. But because it was you i gave it a chance.... And I'm glad I did. My mom is going to flip out when i ask her to help sew something together for me!
I carried a hankie for a year and a half but my wife (a nurse) was always so grossed out by me carrying around a "snot rag" that I finally gave it up. It's very handy to carry I do agree. Looking very much forward to the contest to win one.... Always great to see a new vid posted by you my friend. Cheers!
I remember my late grandmother made me a few of these when I was young. unfortunately they're either lost or fallen apart. she would leave a opening a little larger and added a button to it so I could put items in my "secret" pocket. it was usually rocks that ended up in her washing machine. love the video! hopefully I'm not to late for entry as these have sentimental value and no one in my life is crafty lol.
+Garrett peterick great story -the give away is still to come -a couple things I need to do first to add but there will be a separate video when it happens
Love the video. I learned basic sowing just to make small bags for outdoor gear. One of the more useful skills I picked up later in life :) Having a hanky is not only nostalgic but incredibly useful. Thanks
I just carry one of those typical red-and-paisley hankies. Never thought of sewing a double-layer like that. Might have to dust off the old sewing machine and have the wife help me out! Thanks for the tips, Doug!
Great for us girls too I work at a Dairy Farm and find in the winter I am carrying one all the time! Will start sewing my self some of this version also will start carrying on my canoe trips as well !
Hey doug, 73 years young been carrying a handkerchief all my life. My daughter thinks its disgusting. Blow my nose and use it to clean my glasses. Yes sock and hankie drawer directly above underwear drawer. Have only store bought. Wife does not sew and mom long gone to do the sewing. Really enjoy your videos especially carving. Going to make some stroops. Have a store bought one. Keep up the great videos !
I just turned 70, and I've been carrying a hankie since I can remember. I have 4 pant pockets and they all have something in them. Car keys, hankie, wallet & pocket knife.
I always carry at least two when in the woods, bandanna's anyway. But, custom handkerchiefs, now that I would edc! My wife may think I've finally gone over the edge. There's a room like that in my house too. I swear she has 70 different pair of scissors.
You guys are a wonderful team! Sofie has a great smile. My wife is also a seamstress, but she prefers I not go into her sewing room at all without supervision. You at least are allowed to use the rotary cutter and the iron. :-)
when I was out in the field. I always had at least one of the blue disposable towels in my back pocket. The blue paper towel because if you forget it in your backpocket it will survive the clothes washer and drier. used it for cleaning glasses. washing windshields, checking fluid levels on the machinery and when you have to takea dump in the back side of the 80 acres you have something convenient to do what is required and then you drop it and let the machinery bury it.
Hey Doug, I am a new subscriber and I was going back to watch some of your earlier videos and saw this one. When I was growing up in Minnesota, my Dad also taught me to always carry a hankie. I guess I never thought of making my own and recently noticed the ones I have now are too small and I need some larger ones. I guess it's time to make my own of the proper size. Love your videos, keep up the good work. John
The "old timers" knew what they were doing! I always put them in the hubby's sock and underclothes drawer. Women and children should carry them too... That look on Sophie's face!! LMAO... on a totally different note, I would love to see a video with a horse face of any type carved on a walking stick ~
I am quite late seeing this but, I carry store bought for many, many years. I do like yours, you are lucky Sophie helps you. I see you found a crafty one as well.
Great stuff Doug. Ive come to the conclusion that im never going to get the timing right to score one of these on bcusa so this is the next best thing.
Hap-E New Year 2 U & Yours, Doug; Love that styl'n Bow-Tie On The Pup. Have carried a hanky 4 gosh knows how long. Thanks 4 sharing, Great Project. ATB Terry God Bless
I just subbed from joes channel and man I tell ya some good vids and content esp the carving vids but I to carry hankies always have since a was a young lad thanks for the good vids Doug and sophie
Thank you so very much! How sad it is to see someone pick or wipe their nose and then drag the matter down onto their face or beard! I would find some excuse NOT to shake hands 😮. Lady Bell
Good to see how much care and attention goes into making a simple nose blower but Question How do you finish of the sewing when done, as we saw you cut the threads on the machine edge but is that it - nothing else needs finishing off?
I know this video is older, but still fantastic. Super helpful! I have a few hankies. But, I just went to buy some and they are pretty pricey (ones i liked were between 25 and 45 dollars). So much cheaper to make your own. Plus, the benefit of picking out your own fabrics. I am curious what size square did you cut out? Thanks.
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First my sincere congratulations colleague, it is great to see you working and to approach you and see the work is very gratifying, I love the model but I would like to know the type of fabric, the plaid looks like cotton but the back is to clean what is it made of? thank you 🙏 in advance greetings from spain 🤝🤝
I forgot to say thank you to Sofie for showing the technique of how to sew, and turn inside out. I was wondering about the area left open. Thanks again! Now back to battle with that machine!
You my man are a psychic as i've been wanting to make myself some hankies in the coming weeks. Seen some guys build a business on just these alone on Instagram. You mentioned the type of cotton to use, did you say to use just 100% cotton or was it something else? ~Peace~
Remember ... When washing your hankies, do not use fabric softener because it prevents absorption and smears legend lens cleaning. (Free Hanky-Panky advice for you !!! 😜) The same goes for towels and tea towels.
The next video behind this one is "How to make belly dance bras".Funny stuff.The ironic thing is that I just took a break from my new to me, industrial Singer,teaching my self how to sew.The better half came in and told me she was no longer in charge of hemming my britches.cool vid.
Ha - a living bending nails . My dad always told me he could tell if it was me swinging a hammer by the sound (about every third or fourth hit would be a squib). I sure miss him, he grew up during the depression and was one of those that could do anything
Love it. The hankie rules! :) Can Sophie come over and help me sewing, she seems to be a pro! :) Great video. I already have common hankies in some of my packs, mostly for straining water before purifying it. This model seems so much better. I will make me a few one day, be sure! Thank you so much for sharing and all my best to both of you!
I am a bit late on this video. But, great video! I have a few of these that were bought. But, have been wanting to make some of these myself for a while. My son showed up with one for Mothers Day, so going to make some today. Your video is super helpful. One question, I may have missed this in the video, but what size plexiglass did you use and what size was the finished hank?
What size did you make the one in the video? The dish towels I use for drying dishes are generally plaid and large enough to get a number of these hankies from. Might be easier to find than regular plaid cotton fabric. I carry a hankie, but I mainly use mine for wiping the sweat from my head.
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Good video, Sophie.
+JoeRobinetBushcraft right? :)
A note: When you buy cotton from the fabric store is should be washed in very hot water first and then dry it with a hot temp. A normal household dryer is fine. Always wash and dry before you make anything out of it. You want to get it to shrink as much as possible first, this is what the hot water and dryer is about. Also what you may not know is when fabric is made at the factory, it is sprayed with a starch so when it's wound around a bolt the fabric, it looks nice and crisp just like a nicely starched shirt does. You want to get the starch out as well.
Why do you want to shrink it first? Because if you don't, and you cut it to a certain size and or also add another layer to it, the next time you wash it, it's going to shrink and be smaller than you wanted, and if sewn to another piece of fabric, they will shrink and warp differently and be uneven and you wont be able to iron them flat again, it will remain rippled and creased. This is extremely important if you're going to make clothing. You don't want to go through all that trouble making an item and wash the finished project only to have it end up smaller and wonky on you after the first washing. It would be a frustrating waste of time, energy, effort and money.
If you are using cotton from an old shirt that's been washed many times before, then you don't have to worry, it's shrunk as far as it can go by then.
Most Excellent advice thank you so much.
I'm 46 and have always carried a fresh hankie (some mornings an extra goes in a cargo leg pocket). My have been from watching my Dad and grandfathers. Thank y'all for sharing the skill of a well made item.
+Restore all things that's great man -thx for watchin
You just saved millions of trees! These were very common in our house growing up. I will stay tuned for the giveaway! Great video Doug.
+mike prout thanks man -we have become quite the disposable society haven't we
+Doug Outside nothing makes your skin crawl like seeing a super oceanliner the size of a football field caring metal containers. Because you know that shits all going to the landfill within the first month of somebody purchasing it. It's unfortunate that this generation will be known as the waste generation. I use to love listening to my grandma tell me all her stories about life before convenient stores.
Thank you very much, I am a novice sewer but now I will be able to make the men in my life designer handkerchiefs. I love the little tags on yours too.
I like the way you chuck things around! lol. The dog looked guilty in the beginning of the video. Very cool house. I especially like the kids drawing on the wall, reminds me of mine when she was little. It went by too fast.
+Lemon Squishy haha -yeah i'm alittle rammy :)
My Dad made me carry hankies since I was little lad. Can't tell you how many times I have come to the aid of a damsel in distress who did not have something for her tears. Gets you quite a reputation in a chivalrous manner.
I have followed Joe for awhile and Shawn and that is how I found you and I must say that I really like watching what you do and all the diversity. I'm a 68 year old retired carpenter. I hunt and fish and live in South Carolina. However I have spent many summers of my youth at the Pickeral and French River both enjoying it and working at a hunting and fishing lodge prior to going in the military and ending up south. I have numerous friends up north and go up every year so that is why I feal very at home watching you guys. I am planning a trip to the Woodland Caribou next May and am really excited. I really like your carving videos and plan to try it out myself. Keep up the good work and I will be continuing to catch up on your videos.
Awesome. My dad always said a man wasn't properly dressed without a pocket knife and a handkerchief. Thanks for the tutorial. I'll be making some of these (with the wife's help, of course!).
+Kevin Osborne smart Dad :) good luck with your project
Anyone else and I wouldn't have watched the video, Doug. But because it was you i gave it a chance.... And I'm glad I did. My mom is going to flip out when i ask her to help sew something together for me!
You are the man!!! Never know what I'm gonna see or learn with your channel and it's always blowing my mind. Keep it up :)
+Scott Matthews that's great to hear -thx man
I love the variety of your channel! Good stuff all the time!
I carried a hankie for a year and a half but my wife (a nurse) was always so grossed out by me carrying around a "snot rag" that I finally gave it up. It's very handy to carry I do agree. Looking very much forward to the contest to win one.... Always great to see a new vid posted by you my friend. Cheers!
+Erated78 thx man -its been a busy time but hopefully back on track
I remember my late grandmother made me a few of these when I was young. unfortunately they're either lost or fallen apart. she would leave a opening a little larger and added a button to it so I could put items in my "secret" pocket. it was usually rocks that ended up in her washing machine. love the video! hopefully I'm not to late for entry as these have sentimental value and no one in my life is crafty lol.
+Garrett peterick great story -the give away is still to come -a couple things I need to do first to add but there will be a separate video when it happens
Love the video. I learned basic sowing just to make small bags for outdoor gear. One of the more useful skills I picked up later in life :) Having a hanky is not only nostalgic but incredibly useful. Thanks
+Shunpyke thx, glad you picked something new up
Man you guys are great together. Would love to come hang out for a week or two and learn a few things. Awesome videos.
Awesome video Doug! Great to hear that I wasn't the only kid whose hankeys were stored with his underwear!...
+Jamie McLauchlan haha -I think there may be more of us -thx man
good video, I love your humor :)
+Survival Lilly thanks Lilly -appreciate the support
I just carry one of those typical red-and-paisley hankies. Never thought of sewing a double-layer like that. Might have to dust off the old sewing machine and have the wife help me out! Thanks for the tips, Doug!
+Grindstone awesome -thx for checkin it out
Thanks for this tutorial! My first attempt was a success, I would have totally butchered these without all your excellent tips. 👍🏻 Thanks again!
Great video! I followed it and made my first one last week. Thanks!
This is the most useful video I've found on the topic. Thanks so much!
Great for us girls too I work at a Dairy Farm and find in the winter I am carrying one all the time! Will start sewing my self some of this version also will start carrying on my canoe trips as well !
Hey doug, 73 years young been carrying a handkerchief all my life. My daughter thinks its disgusting. Blow my nose and use it to clean my glasses. Yes sock and hankie drawer directly above underwear drawer. Have only store bought. Wife does not sew and mom long gone to do the sewing. Really enjoy your videos especially carving. Going to make some stroops. Have a store bought one. Keep up the great videos !
My wife agrees with you on who is the boss! lol The hankies are overlooked by many. Good Video Doug! Bob
+uptrail71 I bet she does-haha thx for watching
I just turned 70, and I've been carrying a hankie since I can remember. I have 4 pant pockets and they all have something in them. Car keys, hankie, wallet & pocket knife.
Super cute dog. Thanks for sharing!
I always carry at least two when in the woods, bandanna's anyway. But, custom handkerchiefs, now that I would edc! My wife may think I've finally gone over the edge. There's a room like that in my house too. I swear she has 70 different pair of scissors.
+BrianWest58 thanks man -yeah, she is like me with camping gear in that room (I say nothing :) )
Sweet..thank you for the awesome video from a total newbie Hank maker..
You are so blessed to have a wife who not only beautiful , bur talented and tolerant. Thanks for the great video!
You guys are a wonderful team! Sofie has a great smile. My wife is also a seamstress, but she prefers I not go into her sewing room at all without supervision. You at least are allowed to use the rotary cutter and the iron. :-)
Your wife is pretty awesome to let you into her sewing room! You are a lucky man! I wish Sophie had a channel!!
I keep telling her she would have an audience as she is very creative and always making fun stuff but she's a shy one
when I was out in the field. I always had at least one of the blue disposable towels in my back pocket. The blue paper towel because if you forget it in your backpocket it will survive the clothes washer and drier. used it for cleaning glasses. washing windshields, checking fluid levels on the machinery and when you have to takea dump in the back side of the 80 acres you have something convenient to do what is required and then you drop it and let the machinery bury it.
+Randy J haha -whatever works for you -seems like you know what you are doing :) thx man
That bow tie looks fabulous on Fin.
Nice work Doug... I never new making a hankie was a easy as finding a lady who could see 😄👍
Haha,yep it's just that easy -a caveman could do it :)
Hey Doug, I am a new subscriber and I was going back to watch some of your earlier videos and saw this one.
When I was growing up in Minnesota, my Dad also taught me to always carry a hankie.
I guess I never thought of making my own and recently noticed the ones I have now are too small and I need some larger ones. I guess it's time to make my own of the proper size.
Love your videos, keep up the good work.
John
The "old timers" knew what they were doing! I always put them in the hubby's sock and underclothes drawer. Women and children should carry them too... That look on Sophie's face!! LMAO... on a totally different note, I would love to see a video with a horse face of any type carved on a walking stick ~
Great video~ so many tips and tricks! Thank you Sophie! And Doug :P
+Maryanne M thanks - I will pass the it on to Soph
always interesting to turn those corners of life! thanks
+Stephanie Grace no doubt -thanks for watching
I am quite late seeing this but, I carry store bought for many, many years. I do like yours, you are lucky Sophie helps you. I see you found a crafty one as well.
I came across your video trying to learn how to make handkerchiefs 😄. Great video. Thanks.
-Lilly m
Awesome Doug, brings back memories of dad handing me his!!!! GROSS!!!!
+joesneon haha thanks Joe.... and yech :)
Super cool. Thanks for sharing!
doug is as doug does...all hail the mighty doug!!!!!!!
+phleabas1 thx man :)
Yea, I make my own also but single strength. I never thought about doubling, must try.
I like them double myself
Great stuff Doug. Ive come to the conclusion that im never going to get the timing right to score one of these on bcusa so this is the next best thing.
+manitoulinknifeworks thx man -it's not so hard if you can pawn off the work :)
Great idea, double layer hankie. Now I can tell which side to polish with and which side to blow my nose with.
+PrepOutsidetheBox haha -I suppose you could :)
Great video thank you guys! Learned everything I needed to know.
... I use my old long johns .. to make my hankies .. talk about " soft on the nose " .. perfect material !
I like what you do and show... thanks...
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
That's a good DIY project. Thank you.
I'd like a hankie! You motivated me to take up sewing.
nice video Doug. will be making some of those
I shared this video on Facebook as well sent it to my friends thanks again...fingers crossed
this is exactly the video I needed! thanks!
awesome -hope it works for you
Hap-E New Year 2 U & Yours, Doug; Love that styl'n Bow-Tie On The Pup. Have carried a hanky 4 gosh knows how long. Thanks 4 sharing, Great Project. ATB Terry God Bless
+T.W. Milburn (skillet210) thanks Terry -glad I'm not alone
Doug Outside 10 - 4 copy that
I need to win these, and if not I will have to make some! Thanks for the tutorial!
I just subbed from joes channel and man I tell ya some good vids and content esp the carving vids but I to carry hankies always have since a was a young lad thanks for the good vids Doug and sophie
+Bryan Waugh thanks Bryan -glad you are liking them
Thank you so very much! How sad it is to see someone pick or wipe their nose and then drag the matter down onto their face or beard! I would find some excuse NOT to shake hands 😮. Lady Bell
I love Vin Scully's stylish hankies.
+nothempseedaddict no doubt - thanks for watchin
Sophie is a good woman to put up with "call me when those are done". Now we know why you bring flowers home!Yup, good video Sophie . . . ;>)
+thermaler1 that she is and for many more reasons too -haha
Thank you for making this video I just made my first one and many more to go
Love them hanks!
+Killinger thx for watchin Bud
Love it. Hankies for the win!
Another great video.
thanks Gary
Good to see how much care and attention goes into making a simple nose blower but Question How do you finish of the sewing when done, as we saw you cut the threads on the machine edge but is that it - nothing else needs finishing off?
Dig your vids Doug. Thumbs up.
+Scott Girvan thanks man
Awesome video!
Hey Doug. I used a large microfiber lens cleaning cloth for the backing. Thought you might like the idea.
I know this video is older, but still fantastic. Super helpful! I have a few hankies. But, I just went to buy some and they are pretty pricey (ones i liked were between 25 and 45 dollars). So much cheaper to make your own. Plus, the benefit of picking out your own fabrics. I am curious what size square did you cut out? Thanks.
First my sincere congratulations colleague, it is great to see you working and to approach you and see the work is very gratifying, I love the model but I would like to know the type of fabric, the plaid looks like cotton but the back is to clean what is it made of? thank you 🙏 in advance greetings from spain 🤝🤝
Great video!!
+Mike Charbonneau Thanks man
I forgot to say thank you to Sofie for showing the technique of how to sew, and turn inside out. I was wondering about the area left open. Thanks again! Now back to battle with that machine!
good luck -I have zero patience for it myself (I would definitely try more if Sophie wasn't such a whiz on it)
i managed to get it to work, sort of. Buy going to start fresh tomorrow Lol
I'm in, haha. Thanks for the tutorial.
+Adam Holbrook soon enough :) thx man
Awesome thanks very much for the video I personally just get bandannas
Great video! Wondering what size you cut the fabric out?
You my man are a psychic as i've been wanting to make myself some hankies in the coming weeks. Seen some guys build a business on just these alone on Instagram. You mentioned the type of cotton to use, did you say to use just 100% cotton or was it something else? ~Peace~
+Zed Outdoors yes sir -100% cotton .It washes well and is the most absorbent and long lasting -thx for watchin and good luck on your project
My dishwasher sews my hankies too!
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great video,keep'em coming man,was starting to miss ya😉 (hope that's not to weird)
+Shane Bauer haha ,thanks -i'll try to come around more often :)
Love me some Hankie Pankie. ;- )
+Tn.Tim Bushcraft haha -thx for watchin
Love the look you got there hahahaha. good stuff! Shared.
Thread Injector i like!
Thanks for the how-to
Since I was a kid we have called them SNOT RAGS.
Remember ... When washing your hankies, do not use fabric softener because it prevents absorption and smears legend lens cleaning. (Free Hanky-Panky advice for you !!! 😜) The same goes for towels and tea towels.
+Tina Deutsch great tip -thanks
I've always carried one too.
The next video behind this one is "How to make belly dance bras".Funny stuff.The ironic thing is that I just took a break from my new to me, industrial Singer,teaching my self how to sew.The better half came in and told me she was no longer in charge of hemming my britches.cool vid.
+greg I saw that vid too! strange line up.-I attempted to learn to sew but have found I am better with a hammer :)
She did get a kick out of my carpenters square hanging on her ironing board.I make a living bending nails.
Ha - a living bending nails . My dad always told me he could tell if it was me swinging a hammer by the sound (about every third or fourth hit would be a squib). I sure miss him, he grew up during the depression and was one of those that could do anything
Thank you for the video - what size squares do you recommend?
Tell your wife that I like her sewing room.....jealous.
Love it. The hankie rules! :) Can Sophie come over and help me sewing, she seems to be a pro! :) Great video. I already have common hankies in some of my packs, mostly for straining water before purifying it. This model seems so much better. I will make me a few one day, be sure! Thank you so much for sharing and all my best to both of you!
I am a bit late on this video. But, great video! I have a few of these that were bought. But, have been wanting to make some of these myself for a while. My son showed up with one for Mothers Day, so going to make some today. Your video is super helpful. One question, I may have missed this in the video, but what size plexiglass did you use and what size was the finished hank?
great suggestion
Just came across this video when I am wanting to start making my own hankies...thank you so much...my question is, what measurement is your hankies?
My wife does all the machine sewing, but I do all the hand sewing.
Thank you for the info
Hi Doug, what is the backing made of? Is it the same 100% cotton material? Thank you for the video.
+vrolsh yes
did you go the giveaway? she does good work. Would love to add one to my collection.
What size did you make the one in the video? The dish towels I use for drying dishes are generally plaid and large enough to get a number of these hankies from. Might be easier to find than regular plaid cotton fabric.
I carry a hankie, but I mainly use mine for wiping the sweat from my head.
+bwillan can't believe I never said the size! rough cut about 10 1/2 will give you a approx. 10 x 10 finished square
I use shop rags; usually new ones. :)
that'll work too haha