Duster traps more dirt to make cleaning easier, 32 refill cloths per box, 6 boxes per carton, Swiffer Wet Jet Multi Surface Refill Cloths, 24/Pack (PGC 08443), Swiffer Sweeper TRAP+ LOCK Wet Cloth Refills, Open-Window Fresh, 12/Box (95531). TeresasFleeceDusters Love it. I have made some already!! I first wrote this post over 10 years ago, and its been one of our most visited posts consistently over the past decade, which is crazy! I made them tossed in washer and dryer and now have a mess. The next step to make this DIY cloth duster is to trace close to side edge of prong all the way to the edge of fabric, leaving spaces where the curved areas of the prongs are. Glad to hear you liked the flannel better! You betcha. From shop CreationsCoccibelle, ad by chelsiesniftyknits CitrusDesigns I love this. Fabulous! While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. I have had a pile of scraps from using tee shirts to make a big quilt and cant stand to just toss it all out. I also love the idea of cutting the flannel for the swiffer floor cloth replacements! Thanks for the tute! Im featuring you at my Penny Pinching Party tomorrow. :D (Esp, considering how I pay basically a dollar a padand I use 4-5 pads a week! Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Thank you for this project. 8. Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial. Ad from shop NeedleLittleLovebyRC This solves my problem. Learn, *2/3yd total flannel or pieces cut as below if not using free pattern download, 4 4x7 pieces flannel cut on the bias (45 degree angle to the grain) can be coordinating color, Pingback: Got flannel? I hate the idea of throwing away my sweeper duster (it is quite expensive where I live)so I was overjoyed to find your terrific blog and this awsome idea and tutorial, thank you so much. (25% off). Signed up to follow you! What a great idea!!! To print, I would recommend copying and pasting into a word processing program (such as Word) so you dont have to print so many pages. Ad from shop NiftyBitsand3DPrints From shop anitashrader, ad by CitrusDesigns Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. im 16 and am trying to help my parents save money by going green. Thank you so much. Is. I spray a little diluted vinegar on it, and it picks up all the dust like magic. My hubs had to remove the drain pump to clean it when I first washed them. Thank you so much for the pattern, for these reuseable dusters. SO COOL!! StudioPinkStitches Something went wrong. YEAH!! Ad from shop candogoods candogoods It is better to leave a little extra space where the curved areas are than to leave too little space. NeedleLittleLovebyRC Ad from shop Ivesgifts I have a love, hate relationship with my sewing machine. how to make face masks for use during times of shortage. I love this idea!!! Ad from shop KawaiiHandmadeCo I kept them to use for craft projects because I LOVE flannel. From shop MonadnockHowl, ad by DesignsJus4U2 I have been making these out of fleece. DiscoDusters I actually found another tute on someone elses blog but didnt have the material (fleece or microfiber) so I googled making one out of flannel since I have a ton of that and came across your blog. Ad from shop anitashrader FREE shipping, ad by Miizoo jwt. Place two pieces of 4x7 flannel on two pieces of 7x7 flannel, centering smaller pieces on top. Thank you so much! Wonderful thank you! Fill out the requested information. The soft flannel grabs dust really well, and I can use in on a lot of surfaces before having to shake out or wash. Use our free DIY duster pattern below or follow the photo tutorial for instructions to get your pieces cut and marked, and from start to finish, you should have your new duster made within 30 minutes! WonDarfulTreasures Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Keep an eye out for instant coupons and limited-time offers. But I have to say, I Stumbled Upon this tut a few days ago and at quarter past midnight was digging through my stash to find some flannel. http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/03/thursdays-treasures-week-15.html, http://mavieengreen.blogspot.com/2010/07/un-plumeau-swiffer-reutilisable-cest.html, http://crossxmyxhooks.blogspot.com/2010/08/fan-fridays-eco-crafts.html. Fold small piece of fabric to opposite side and trace prongs again the same way. Genius! 6. Ive mentioned your project here http://crossxmyxhooks.blogspot.com/2010/08/fan-fridays-eco-crafts.html, I finally had a few minutes to make a few theyre great. Brilliant solution! FREE shipping, ad by StudioPinkStitches Thanks for your post!!! So Im adding this to my list of things I want to do as soon as the holiday decorations are down and I can drive again. Thanks. Thanks for sharing it with us. 2. Hi Bonnie, the pattern download contains the pattern pieces only. Come link at my party: Thursdays Treasures!!http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/03/thursdays-treasures-week-15.html. The message said I had to be invited :-( Im featuing this on my blog this Friday. As if you need another comment about how cool this is!! BRILLIANT!!! I love using Swiffer dusters but when it comes time to throw one away, I always feel guilty! I think Ill make more for gifts! This blog post will be advertised on CraftCrave in the Handcraft category today (look for timestamp: [02 Mar 01:00pm GMT]). I plan to make my daughter some also. Just stopping by from Todays Creative! I also will make some for Christmas presents next year for my environment conscience friends. From shop TCFWyldCraft, ad by craftyjane I dont mind either way as i use environmentally friendly products for cleaning. Ad from shop CreationsCoccibelle Wanted to thank you for the pattern and update I made these years ago with the blue handle and loved it, but when I moved I lost them all. I know we have some flannel pajamas here that dont fit anymore and wont that be cute doggie and kitty print flannel duster how appropriate since our pets cause much of the dust in our house! Please email me at [emailprotected] if you are interested. From shop MrMop, ad by HandInHandDesignShop I found some high quality flannel PJs in my MILs stash (from when my husband was 5 or 6! Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Terrific! $5.39, $5.99 Ideal for dust and liquid, these unscented Swiffer refill cloths are safe for most hard surfaces. k. Thank you!!!! Ad from shop chelsiesniftyknits Works better than the dusters that go with the handle! LilyPadsShop Yes! TCFWyldCraft i just dont see a way where this handle will work for the refills. I use them til there is nothing left of them because it just bugs me to throw them away, but its the only duster that works! So glad to be able to wash and reuse! chelsiesniftyknits I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Ugh!). Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? I dont know how is success Kissis for all. Now I can make my own. genial j adore j ai mis ton lien sur mon blog bisesssssssssssssssssss, its nice to read and see this postI just came into this blog during search of Cleaning products. I cant justify spending the money just to dust. I love them!! Ad from shop craftyjane Hi Elaine! Thanks for the inspiration, I think even I (aka Mrs I-cant-sew-even-to-save-my-life) feel like I could do it! Ive heard from a few readers that have found the right handles at the dollar store though! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi, Im Abby. I may have to try them from flannels. This is wonderful. You can download the free pattern HERE rather than measure and mark your own pieces as instructed in the photo tutorial below. Im so making these!Thanks for sharing with me and Ill definitely mention your Green Month and feature this on my blog soon. StitcherybyMarion I am actually pleased to glance at this weblog posts which consists of lots of valuable facts, thanks for ), and theyre washed and ready to start. Going to work on it watching the super bowl!!! Sew up one or three of these DIY duster cloths, and they can be washed over and over again, only getting better with time as the edges of the flannel fray more and get fluffier. Heres my postof course, it links back to your post. craftyjane Ive made a dozen so far and have another dozen ready to sew for friends. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Theres a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your content. I have a handle in my cupboard and have been procrastinating buying refills because they are so expensive! Great idea and so supper easy. Thank you so much for sharing such a great tutorial! Wish I could get a downloadable copy of thiswe live in the boonies and to download this would take all my bytes. MrMop So simple and so brilliant. Such a great idea and a perfect way to use up some of my small leftovers. Now to see how they repeatedly wash up compared to fleece. I have a swiffer and a pledge handle , but have been to cheap to boy the cloths now I can make some :). $2.47, $2.75 Thank you, this is so clever and actually do-able! Buy purchases can benefit in savings and larger pack sizes. If it is ok I will share a link on my blog to your blog. Just made one ,and it is great will be make more for me to use , Thank you so much for makeing this afree patten!! Great Idea! We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! It took 15 minutes to make two. Thank you for this! Ad from shop CraftedRichly Is there something else i can use, or maybe a store brand that works better? From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. uniquelymore Cant beat that price! Beginning with top layer of large flannel piece, trim approximately 3/4 of fabric from edge on both sides. Its the ultimate duster! Love this but the handle tended to slip out too easy, so I made the side seams narrower plus after sewing the outside seams I went back and sewed down the middle again through all 8 layers. Ruffle up all clipped edges, and this is what you will have: 15.