DIY Reusable Kitchen Sponges Tutorial

In today’s world, sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a way of life. As we become increasingly aware of our environment and sustainability, finding eco-friendly alternatives for household essentials is paramount. With this in mind, I’m sure you will love these zero-waste DIY sponges from ehow on YouTube. It’s a simple yet effective solution to reducing waste and promoting sustainability in your home.

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In this tutorial, ehow will walk you through the process of crafting your own reusable kitchen sponges from eco-friendly materials. Say goodbye to disposable sponges that contribute to landfill waste, and hello to a more sustainable cleaning routine with these beginner-friendly DIY kitchen sponges! Learn how to make it by watching the video below for the step by step instructions, or continue reading down for the complete written process.

Materials:

• mesh fruit bag (or tulle fabric)
• 2 pcs. of 4 1/2″ x 6″ cotton fabric
• 2 – 4 pcs of 4 1/2″ x 6″ cotton batting
• sharp scissors
• straight pins

Directions:

Step 1

To start, cut two 4 1/2″ x 6″ pieces of fruit bag mesh, put them together, then place one 4 1/2″ x 6″ cotton fabric underneath with the right side up, then the other one at the top with the right side down. After this, place two to four cotton batting on top. Pin these layers to keep them in place.

Step 2

Take the project in the sewing machine and sew along the edges, leaving a 3″ gap in one of the long edges. (Remove the pins as you sew.) Once done, trim down the corners, then turn it right side out. Pin the gap in place, then topstitch the project twice.

DIY Reusable Kitchen Sponges Tutorial