{"id":12509,"date":"2022-04-26T15:47:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/?p=12509"},"modified":"2022-04-26T15:47:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:47:58","slug":"sew-a-homemade-handkerchief-for-a-mothers-day-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/sew-a-homemade-handkerchief-for-a-mothers-day-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"Sew a Homemade Handkerchief for a Mother&#8217;s Day Gift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-683x1024.png\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6.png\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Pretty Handkerchief is something very sweet you can make for Mom or Grand Mom. They will cherish it forever.&nbsp;This vintage handkerchief is a timeless gift and will look great anywhere. To make it even more special, sign and date it on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif-364x422.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif-260x302.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/disclosure-and-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ANYONE WILL LOVE THIS HANDKERCHIEF MOTHER&rsquo;S DAY GIFT! HERE IS WHAT WE USED TO MAKE IT:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>10&Prime; square of pretty vintage fabric<\/li><li>40&Prime; of trim<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homemade Handkerchief &ndash; Step 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif6.jpg\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12512\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif6.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by zigzag stitching around the outer edge of the fabric.&nbsp;This will hold the threads in from coming out when the hankie is washed, and it keeps the edges pretty. Then press your hankie nice and flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homemade Handkerchief &ndash; Step 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif7.jpg\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12513\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif7.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now pin the pretty trim around the outer edge of your hankie.&nbsp;Stitch the pretty trim in place using a straight stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homemade Handkerchief &ndash; Step 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif5.jpg\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12514\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif5.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to, you can add an &ldquo;M&rdquo; for Mom or her initial on a corner of the hankie, as shown in the photo. Use an evaporating fabric pen, or if you do not have one, draw the letter very lightly with a pencil. Finally use a very small and tight zigzag stitch and sew around the letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif-364x422.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif-260x302.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/momhandkercheif.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You know have a beautiful homemade hankie to give to your mom for Mother&rsquo;s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Sewing and Decorating from Judi\" class=\"wp-image-10044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Happy-Sewing-Decorating-1-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PIN IT FOR LATER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-683x1024.png\" alt=\"A homemade handkerchief for mother's day\" class=\"wp-image-12510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.lovetosewstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/LoveToSewStudio.com-6.png\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Pretty Handkerchief is something very sweet you can make for Mom or Grand Mom. 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