When we were little kids, my mom had some "dusters".

They were basically little mittens without a thumb.

We had jobs we rotated doing. One of those jobs was dusting.

So we would put on our little dusting mitts and dust off the piano.

I've always wanted to have some of those dusters for my kids, and I finally got around to making some.

HOW TO MAKE DUSTING MITTS (DIY DUSTERS)

These DIY dusters are easy to make, and 12 years later, we are still using the same mitts. 

We live in a throw-away world, but these dusters are washable and can be used over and over again. 

Note: This post was originally written 4/25/13.  


 

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE DUSTING MITTS

• Fleece scraps
• Ribbing (You don't need much, I got a 4" piece)
• Thread
• Sewing Machine

MAKING THE DIY DUSTERS

To begin, make yourself a pattern. 

I just made sort of an oval shape that was large enough for my hand.

Then I made a smaller one for my little girls hands.

The bottom flat edge on mine was 3" for the child size and 4" for the big kid size.

 Cut this out and it will be your pattern.

You will need two pieces of fleece cut for each duster and one piece of ribbing.

I made my ribbing 2" wide. For the length, I did 6 1/2" for the child size and 8" for the big kid size.

With right sides together, sew your two fleece pieces together, leaving the bottom open.

Next, sew your ribbing ends together.

Now fold your ribbing horizontally with wrong sides together, like shown below.

Next place the cuff inside the duster and pin in place.

Notice that the duster is still wrong side out when I insert the cuff.

Sew in place.

Flip it right side out and you are done.

Now go let your kids have some fun, while they get some housework done :)

When they're done, just throw the dusters in the wash and they'll be ready for next time.

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