Reusable Swiffer Cloth

It always bugs me when I buy something with the full intention of throwing it away. For example, Swiffer cloths. In fact, I don't have any right now because of that reason. Here is one super EASY way to make a reusable cloth for the Swiffer.

You will need:
- Fabric- fleece, flannel, terry cloth would all work great (Think "recycle" here...old fleece jackets, blankets, old flannel shirts or pjs, old towels or robes, etc.)
- Scissors
- Tape measure/ruler

1. Measure your Swiffer pad. Measure around the pad from pinch hole to pinch hole- plus some. Then measure the width. OR if you have Swiffer cloths on hand, just measure the dimensions of the cloth...duh! OR I suppose you could just trust my measurements would work for your Swiffer, too.
Mine measures 9 inches around and 10 inches wide. Let's add 1/2 inch to the 10.
Dimensions are 9" x 10.5"


**Note about fabric choices: if you choose fleece (or other fabric with a stretch), you need to figure out in which direction it stretches. You want the fleece to stretch in the direction of the long side of the Swiffer- you do not want it stretching around the pad.

2. Cut this rectangle out of your fabric.


**If you go choose a flannel or terry cloth, you might want to serge or zig zag stitch the edges to prevent fraying.

3. Attach to the Swiffer pad.

4. Now go Swiffer!

Must Sew!

In any bit of my free time these days, I have been sewing. Even squeezing in a couple of things for my pregnant self. I just want(ed) pants that fit. Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer the maternity pants that go all the way up and over the belly. It just makes sense! My big belly holds the pants up. No underpants (or worse) sticking out of the back of my pants as I bend down- slowly and methodically. None of that constantly tugging up my pants every time I stand up, walk, move, or breath them out of position. Any mama relating to me? So I just finished Simplicity #5756. I had to add two darts to the back of the pants and take about an inch from the top's fullness and 3 inches from the elastic in the neckline.

Look what was on the Sew Mama Sew blog last week.... I need to try this awesome summer top

The Free tutorial is here.
I can't stop thinking about how cute this top would be even for maternity! I do wish it had a cap sleeve. But I think I can change the ruffle a bit. I need to first follow her pattern. THEN make my adjustments.