So, you need to cut 2 of each: 7x7" and 6x7" and 4x7" and 3x7". I'm putting this here so I can reference it easily when I decide which tutorial I would like to use. Thank you for this, I love it.
Microfiber works amazing because it grips but I sometimes will add batting in between it helps grip dust well because it replaces the fluffy part in the middle of swiffer
Awesome tutorial. I’ve been a subscriber to your site for years and your tutorials have helped me learn how to sew. Thanks for sharing your expertise. 😀
I just made two of these with cotton flannel...I do notice lot of threads and I haven't washed them yet. Also, it seems like the 7" is too long...a full 2" longer than my swiffer arm. I still want to use them and see if it's a problem Thanks for the video!
Don’t the raw edges of flannel unravel and cause a lint issue? I think flannel would catch the dust better and be more like the weight of the throw away dusters than fleece. Yet, fleece seems like it would not create its own lint as much as flannel. I’m leaning toward flannel, but it seems it would unravel in the wash. Lmk the difference that you (or anyone else out there!) have found in the two. Thanks!
For anyone interested, I cut two samples of 100% cotton flannel to check on fraying in the wash. (I wanted to know before I make any, just how they will hold up in the wash.) I cut one straight along the grain, as shown in this video and one on the bias. (45°). I really like how the one cut on the bias washes up….in fact all those nice, fuzzy edges should catch even more dust!! Whereas, the straight one is already unraveling. Just thought I would share so viewers can make their own choice as to which way they prefer to cut them. I had a picture I was going to include in my comment, but I wasn’t able to add it here. Happy sewing and cleaning!
So, you need to cut 2 of each: 7x7" and 6x7" and 4x7" and 3x7". I'm putting this here so I can reference it easily when I decide which tutorial I would like to use. Thank you for this, I love it.
You could do that but not sure if it will stay on as tightly but it’s worth a go.
Is there a type of fabric that works better for dust than others?
Flannel or microfiber seem to work best for me
I use old flannel pajamas 😉
Microfiber works amazing because it grips but I sometimes will add batting in between it helps grip dust well because it replaces the fluffy part in the middle of swiffer
Awesome tutorial. I’ve been a subscriber to your site for years and your tutorials have helped me learn how to sew. Thanks for sharing your expertise. 😀
So glad you like it. I love sharing all the sewing projects we make.
I just made two of these with cotton flannel...I do notice lot of threads and I haven't washed them yet. Also, it seems like the 7" is too long...a full 2" longer than my swiffer arm. I still want to use them and see if it's a problem Thanks for the video!
Let use know but so glad you had fun sewing them.
Can fleece be used for this project? I plan to make some this weekend.
Yes
Can I use batting in it also
I haven’t used it but you can try it and would think it would work
How do these compare to the Swiffer dusters as far as trapping dust?
I feel like they do a great job
how do you prevent the edges from fraying? leaves all kinds of thread from the cloth behind
It’s such a simple sew I don’t worry about it as isn’t much of an issue for me
Use a pinking shears
Don’t the raw edges of flannel unravel and cause a lint issue? I think flannel would catch the dust better and be more like the weight of the throw away dusters than fleece. Yet, fleece seems like it would not create its own lint as much as flannel. I’m leaning toward flannel, but it seems it would unravel in the wash. Lmk the difference that you (or anyone else out there!) have found in the two. Thanks!
I have not had this issue of it unraveling.
Awesome, thanks, I can’t wait to try them in flannel!!
For anyone interested, I cut two samples of 100% cotton flannel to check on fraying in the wash. (I wanted to know before I make any, just how they will hold up in the wash.) I cut one straight along the grain, as shown in this video and one on the bias. (45°). I really like how the one cut on the bias washes up….in fact all those nice, fuzzy edges should catch even more dust!! Whereas, the straight one is already unraveling. Just thought I would share so viewers can make their own choice as to which way they prefer to cut them. I had a picture I was going to include in my comment, but I wasn’t able to add it here. Happy sewing and cleaning!