DIY Duster

Ever since I found this tutorial on Sew Much Ado for a diy swiffer duster, I've been meaning to make a couple of my own. Of course after seeing the tutorial months ago I thought I would be able to remember the tutorial without looking it up again. 
Mine turned out slightly different but still works like a charm. 





Instead of using flannel I used microfiber cloth. I am sure that these are a lot more expensive but seeing that hubby had about 20 of them stashed away with his car cleaning stuff, I figured he wouldn't notice if a few went missing :)








I cut my microfiber cloths into 6 pieces, each measuring about 4X6.



After mixing and matching colors to get the look you want, stack and sew 6 pieces together. Sewing straight down the center from the top and stopping about an inch and a half from the bottom.




Then flip over the top two pieces of cloth and, lining the center of the swiffer up with the center of the cloth, trace around the swifter. Repeat this with the other side. Now sewing only the two middle pieces together, sew along the line you just drew leaving an opening were the curves are.







Beginning with the top layers, make cuts every half inch or so, stopping about 1/4 inch from your stitches.


Once done, slip in your swiffer handle and get dusting!!






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39 comments:

  1. Jessica KNovember 28, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Great idea. I totally want to make two of these for my boys to do the dusting. Thanks for commenting on my blog whatsfuntoday.blogspot.com. I'm following you now too.

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  2. Bless by ToneNovember 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    that's so smart - thank you so much for folowing me :) I discovered you this weekend - you have so many beautiful things! Tone

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  3. RachelNovember 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Jamie - Thanks for stopping by my blog. I thought I would return the favor. Yours is amazing. I love all the linkys, tips and tricks.

    The hand made duster is super cool. I really should make one seeing how my girls are young enough to still think dusting is.....gasp....FUN :)

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  4. Heidi @ Decor & MoreNovember 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    What an awesome green project! Thanks for stopping by Decor & More ~ I've added your linky party to my list and look forward to jumping in!
    Happy Monday!

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  5. Rachael @ The Little BirdieNovember 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hey Jamie! Thanks so much for stopping by The Little Birdie and inviting me over! Sorry it's taken so long... holidays are crazy in our house!

    I LOVE this tutorial!! I go through swiffer dusters like nobody's business, I can't wait to try this out. My hubbs has tons of the microfiber cloths stashed away in his garage, surely he won't miss a few, haha!

    Take care!
    XOXO

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  6. SaraNovember 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Jamie. So happy to see you at Tangled Happy! I'm linking up my new headband pattern today and I will be following DIY Home Sweet Home on Facebook. Happy Monday! :)

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  7. karahNovember 29, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    I love this idea, and great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  8. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsNovember 29, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    What a great idea! I think it would clean better than Swiffer cloths, too.

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  9. Brandy J.November 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This DIY project is awesome and thanks so much for the linky parties!

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  10. Joy@aVintageGreenNovember 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks for finding and following. I am now following you. I have a link on my blog under Creating Fixing Finding to your blog.
    -Joy

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  11. Betsy @ Romance on a DimeNovember 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love this idea!!! So easy - I might have to go out and buy some flannel or microfiber. The Microfiber would pick up the dust better, right?

    Thanks so much for linking up to Take it on Tuesday blog hop!!

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  12. SkinnyMegNovember 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    That is so clever, now if I could just teach my 2 year old how to swiffer....
    :)

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  13. RachelNovember 29, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I have some leftover grubby cloth diapers - with that microfiber stuff! Yahoo! You've just given them new life!!

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  14. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 29, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    This is beautiful! Your site is great. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Awesome, totally going to try this too!

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  16. Deborah@Green Willow PondNovember 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Great tutorial. I definitely will be making some of these!

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  17. Tammy @ Type ANovember 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    amazing! what a great idea!

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  18. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oh my goodness! I love this tutorial. I have two wands and was thinking the other day I didn't want to shell out extra cash on the expensive disposable duster things. This is perfect! Thanks for following over at Aley Creations. I'm following you right back. Great blog you've got here!

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  19. Comeca JonesNovember 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Great tip! Seriously I am so over buying replacements but I keep old towels and rags,go figure! lol This idea is a keeper.

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  20. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com)November 30, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Great idea! The replacements can be sooo expensive! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! See you next week,
    Beth =-)

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  21. foreverdecoratingDecember 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I'm totally going to do this. Thanks

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  22. My Beautiful WorldDecember 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I'm new to your blog so glad I found you, what a wonderful idea thanks for sharing,I have enjoyed looking around and now following you if you find a spare minute come and visit me so we can keep in touch. Hope you have a lovely day

    Always Wendy

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  23. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I love it! Thanks for sharing! Shay :)http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/

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  24. Pam AllenDecember 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    So So doing this! New Follower from Thirsty Thursday Bloh Hop.

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  25. ShilohDecember 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Haha, I raid my hubby's stuff too. This is a great idea. I bet it's washable too, right?

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  26. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeDecember 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    @Shiloh Yes!! They are washable. Although mine had quite a bit of fuzz so I washed them separately the 1st time.

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  27. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearDecember 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Great idea! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

    Melanie
    Sew Rugged @ bear rabbit bear
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  28. MiaDecember 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.! I love your blog!
    Jewelsy
    Oh here is my other blog.
    http://www.christiangirlygirls.com

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  29. KimMalkDecember 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    This is great! I haven't seen this idea before. I'll bet your microfiber works even better than the flannel. Use what ya got is best!

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  30. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    That's fabulous, Jamie!

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  31. CarrieDecember 3, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Great idea. My daughter loves to use the swiffer duster so we can go through lots of replacements. This looks easy, frugal, and practical. Thanks.

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  32. ChristinaDecember 4, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    What a great idea! Those things can be so stinkin expensive!

    Thanks for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  33. KeithaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing this great tutorial. What a great idea! I hopped over from Living Life Intentionally.

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  34. RachaelDecember 6, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Brillian!

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  35. Be Colorful CoastalDecember 7, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    You clever girl. Thanks for sharing this on Motivated Monday at beColorful
    Pam

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  36. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Well that was a smarty pants idea! I'll be featuring this. Thanks for sharing with air your laundry Friday!

    xo
    Jami

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  37. Simply SimplisticatedDecember 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    WHOA! VERY SAVY IDEA!! Will be trying this one, its a keeper:) Just found you Im a NEWBIE here in blog land come visit and chat for awhile!Deidre~http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  38. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    IMPRESSED... very impressive!!

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  39. UnknownDecember 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    What a great idea! Thank you for sharing such an accessible tutorial!

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