Disposable may seem like the easy way to host a summer picnic... until you spend the extra money to buy all the disposables for a summer's worth of picnics, or until you see all the extra garbage at the end of the day and realize how much got added to the land fill.
Think green and save money by making reusable things for all of your summer picnics.
Insulated Can or Juice Box Wraps
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Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles
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Sew Your Own Sundress or Nightgown
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Once you've mastered this technique, you'll have blast making a comfortable easy to sew summer wardrobe. These free step by step directions will have you sewingyour own elasticised fabric in no time!
Sew a Fabric Dish or Dish Insulator
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Stay Put Picnic Tablecloth and Bench Covers
Here's a picnic table cloth that will stay put even on a windy day. Make matching bench covers that can be tossed in the washer for easy clean up.Cloth Napkins with Mitered Corners
Fabric napkins save what goes in to the landfill and they are a great learn to sew project. If you're worried about stains, set out a bucket of soapy water for your guests to the throw the napkins in when they are done eating.Sew a Basket Liner for a Rectangle Basket
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Sew a Basket Liner for a Round or Square Basket with Sloped Sides ...
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Sew a Simple Towel Robe or Beach Cover Up from Two Matching Towels
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Box stores have sales on beach towels in all differetn shapes and sizes. Use those sales to create a beach robe that is comforatble to wear and easy to make. Make a couple so you always have one ready for the summer fun!
Simple Potholder
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