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Handmade Scrubbers
Valerie Jo Advanced Beginner MO USA Member since 8/2/09 Posts: 617	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/3/12 4:16 PM One takes an hour to make and look nice when done. They come in a lot of colors. What would you charge for one?
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6999	Login to reply to this post In reply to Valerie Jo << Like this post Date: 7/3/12 4:41 PM I LOVE these! I use them on LeCruset cookware. I have spent as much as $5.00 for one. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Valerie Jo Advanced Beginner MO USA Member since 8/2/09 Posts: 617	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild << Like this post Date: 7/3/12 5:21 PM I will take some pictures of mine (have to make a couple) and see if they look similar to what you have used. Thanks!
Vintage Joan Intermediate Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 9248	Login to reply to this post In reply to Valerie Jo << Like this post Date: 7/3/12 5:50 PM What are they made out of? ------ my shield and my very great reward (Gen. 15:1) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ http://clearingclearing.weebly.com/
Valerie Jo Advanced Beginner MO USA Member since 8/2/09 Posts: 617	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vintage Joan << Like this post Date: 7/3/12 6:36 PM They are made out of nylon mesh. I strip them and crochet them together. Then I stuff them with the same material. I've known people that have used them to clean the bugs off their car (yes, gross) and they said it doesn't scratch and others who have bought them to clean chicken eggs (gathered from laying hens). Not that eggs are gross just what they are cleaning off. I've sold them in the past for $1.00 each but that is ridiculous. I will post a pic soon. Thanks!
katlew03   Advanced FL USA Member since 1/4/08 Posts: 3404	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/3/12 7:00 PM I received two of them as part of a Christmas gift and still have them a year and a half later. I found several tutorials on the Internet and made some. They are the best thing I've used for scrubbing nonstick pans, regular bakeware and dishes. The ones I was given were orange and are now a brownish orange. I made some yellow ones that do not stay clean-looking even though I rinse them out after use. I would recommend using darker colors of nylon net for that reason. The tutorials that I liked best were a combination of single and double crochet and did not require stuffing the inside. I bought two yards of yellow and gave away 3 of them, made two for myself and still have some net left. ------ Total fabric on hand: 1/1/13 1683.731 yds Sewn in 2012: 176.212 yds 2013 Goal: 400 yds (again) Jan -- 38.0 (11 items) Feb -- 6.5 (5) March -- (8.5) (2) April -- 17.66(18) May -- () June -- () July -- () August -- () September -- () October November December Total yards sewn to date -- 53.0 yards
Valerie Jo Advanced Beginner MO USA Member since 8/2/09 Posts: 617	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/4/12 5:55 PM I found an old pic! yippee! I wanted you to know what I was talking about. LOL The reason I'm asking is I may sell them on consignment. I'm just trying to figure out how much to charge. Thanks!
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6999	Login to reply to this post In reply to Valerie Jo << Like this post Date: 7/4/12 9:18 PM Maybe just for grins throw in some different colors of yarn? ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Al Johnson Beginner MN USA Member since 2/17/07 Posts: 1179	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/4/12 9:19 PM In my opinion, if they take an hour to make, you should get $20 for it. But that might be a tad high... ------ A sewing machine is just a welder for textiles.
Valerie Jo Advanced Beginner MO USA Member since 8/2/09 Posts: 617	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/5/12 9:41 AM Yes, $20 is a bit above the normal budget for scrubbers. But I like that idea! I try to make them when I am going on a trip (and I'm not driving of course) or watching TV. There really isn't any way I can get my labor out of it. I enjoy making them because, let's face it, how many projects can be completed in an hour? OK, I have heard of the 10 minute table runner... but.......... Also, I am not sure how putting yarn + the nylon mesh would do together. I like making kitchen stuff. I guess because I like to cook. I also like making bags but they do take a bit longer.

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