Wash Cloth
Slippers
Washcloth slippers make a
wonderful gift for those who do a lot of traveling, as they take up almost
no space in a suitcase. In addition, they make great bazaar or flea
market items. Check the stores for "bundles" of
washcloths, which would be much cheaper to buy - however, be sure that
they come in sets of two per color, if the bundles aren't all one color.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Two washcloths; matching
thread; elastic; ribbon or rickrack for trim
Fold each washcloth in half
and sew the ends together, leaving about 1 1/2" open at the top
edges. Fold the top edge to the outside and stitch around about
1/2" from the top.
Put elastic through the seam
to keep the slippers on the foot and sew a bow of matching or contrasting
ribbon on the front of the shoes.
For men's slippers, stitch
rickrack around the top and leave off the ribbon.
NOTE: The
"washcloth" slippers make great gifts to give to nursing home
patients or someone who will be going into the hospital; however you would
need to sew a "sole" of gripper fabric to the bottom of the
slippers so they won't be slippery and cause the patient to slip down.
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