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Every year we struggle with what to make for Father's Day. We came up with this project after visiting fine men's clothing shops around New York City who often create this type of beautiful, hand rolled hem handkerchief out of shirting fabric remnants. We love the contrast between the organic feel that the hand rolling creates and the crisp clean fabric.
You can sew one handkerchief in an hour, and even better once you've cut the fabric, you can fit everything you need to make the handkerchief in your pocket and off you go to the bus, train, plane or subway to whip up the perfect gift for dad without even skipping a beat. Not only will your dad think of you every time he pulls one out of his pocket, but he'll look good doing it!
If you want to make one (or many!) of these handkerchiefs, please visit our Father's Day Rolled Hem Handkerchiefs Project Journal.
June 3, 2008 purl bee Print Share in Patchwork, Sewing, Holiday Projects, Weddings, Windham Fabrics | 11 Comments
Reader Comments (11)
I can not wait to get to your store!
P.S. It was good to meet you last week.
--Steph from NC
Seeing this reminded me of when I was very young girl. I used to iron my dad's handkerchiefs and put them in his dresser drawer. I always thought handkerchiefs were the coolest things ever and I really grew to like ironing because of them. I have thought about them for over 30 years! I think I would love making some. Thanks!