I started making sponges using 4 layers of polyester batting cause thats how I LEARNED but OMG! I never thought to use the nu-foam and I have SOOOO MUCH NU-FOAM from making outdoor bench cushions! Holy crap thank you for this. Now I can use my nu-foam scrap peices! And everytime you said dogfeeds I'm like FEED DOGS! 😂 my sons like she can't hear you mom!

New viewer. New to sewing. Liked and subscribed! Thanks for explaining the WHYS! So much easier to learn, for me, when I understand why I am doing something. I retain more. I have attempted 2 practice sponges. Haha… if you could only see them. 😂. Glad I am using old 9” fat quarters in flannel left over from another project before using any of my new, better fabrics. I’m finding the nufoam difficult to work with, my foot wants to dig in and get caught up and I can’t get a nice close due to the bulk. I will keep working. Hints welcome!

Thank you for this great idea. So earth friendly!!

This is such a great idea! And thank you so much for testing so many different materials for the best thing to use. Love your vids.

Great tutorial! I always put any dishcloth in the washer every day . No stinky cloths !

Too cool! Thanks for sharing.

I LOVE this idea!! This is the first tutorial I've seen for the reusable sponge. Well done!!

Thanks for sharing. This is a very nice and easy project. Great gift ideas.

Thank you, Nikki. Absolutely love you & your video. Easy to follow … great tutorial!

I like the idea of using tulle and doubling/folding it. And you are right about the foam as well. Great video. Thank you so much.

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

I have used tulle and doubled it. I agree with you!

I love your personality and awesome ideas. I am going to try it out!

You really have some really great ideas! Thank you.

Fabuloso proyecto, gracias por compartir y colaborar con el planeta.

This is a good tutorial. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

I love watching your tutorials, and I don’t even have my sewing machine yet 😂 getting one for Christmas and I’m gonna make so many of your tutorials!

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! That makes me smile! I promise you can do this!!!!

Thank you so much for this video, I have been looking for something like this.

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Love this thank you

Love your background and thank you for this video its very helpful

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much. I hope you watch other tutorials!

Thank you for the thorough tutorial. I hope this video will reach more people so we can contribute no matter how little or how big to saving the environment 😊

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

Every little bit helps! Thank you so much!

I just finished making several snack bags. Thank you so for your video. I am watching your video on the kitchen sponge. You are great 👍

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

great job!

Great ideas! Thank you

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Newbie here & loving ur channel! Tks for sharing these projects with me 🙂

Making then or now, this was still a great tutorial Nikki and honestly these sponges look great because i currently launder TOO MANY "un-cute reusable towels" currently, that tossing one of those in diswasher might help cut down 😊

Thank you!

Very cute

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I love theese they would make cute perfect table mats on my table

Great video

Scrabble queen. Love your word wall

@SewnByNikki

2 ай бұрын

HUGE Scrabble competition in this household!!!!! We love Scrabble! : )

I just found your channel!!! I am hooked you're wonderful and I want to send a great big thank you!

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! I appreciate this so much!

New here and I love how you explain everything. New like and subscriber. Thanks for sharing!

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! I am glad you were able to find my explanations useful! Some people love all the explanations or hate them... no in between. : ) : ) I like to tell you the how and the why so that you learn!

..using old towels to make the kitchen towels is a much better option whether giving them or not.. 😀

@iHeartAmySue

6 ай бұрын

Ew!

You are a Genius in my book. 😅😊😂❤. Thanks sis. ❤

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

Oh how you just made me smile!!! Thank you kindly!

@WalkTheAncientPaths

Жыл бұрын

@@SewnByNikki I mean it. 🤣🥰😍 sis.

Your voice sounds like home, I miss it. 🥺 Also thanks for this - I just bought a sewing machine and am looking for my first project, adding these to the list!

Thanks! That thumbs up lol

Thanks for the tutorial! What size did you cut your fabrics for the sponge with the NuFoam?

hello where did you purchase the foam? what excatly was it called? also is all tule equal i have some and it seems so thin. i am wondering about using a mesh laundry bag ( its new so okay for gift giving) how to you think that would hold up

Hi thanks so much for making yet another awesome, informative video! What is the thickness of the Nufoam you used ? Thanks!

Love this idea. Thanks for doing all the R and D for us. Did you think of making an envelope slip cover out of the tulle, and you could just slip the fabric/sponge inside as needed. 😊

@SewnByNikki

6 ай бұрын

I did not. After using it several times, I just decided to purchase a sink clip from the Dollar Tree where it could air dry. I prefer that..... :)

I’ve just found your channel by searching for this project. This is a great tutorial. I will be checking out the rest of your channel. Are you able to explain about the settings of 3.0 and .5 for distance? I know it has to do with tension but, I don’t know what each number means. For example, when you say .5 for distance is this the length of the stitches? If so, what is the 3.0?

Thank you for the great tutorial!! I can't wait to get started....What size holes is in the tulle you used? they seem large compared to the regular tulle used for wedding favors or ballet tutus. Thank you

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

I think it all depends on where you purchase your tulle. To be honest, I don't know the size. You are correct that they are larger than what is used in tutus... there were several sizes at my store. I wanted the larger holes, like the one I used, because it allowed for seeing the fabric underneath, as well as to provide scrubbing space. The other tulles' holes were so close together for the intended project.

tku for this video…where did u get the new foam?

Nikki, Thank you for sharing your talent. What size needle did you use to sew the un sponge? Your nails look pretty.

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Hi!. Thxs. : ) I use a 90/100 needle. You want to use one that can go through multiple layers. Denim needles are good for that because of its thickness.

@yvonnevee1006

6 ай бұрын

What size is the sponge fabrics? Did I miss it? Ty❤

I was wondering if you have washed the sponge you made. If so, did you just put it in the dishwasher or in the washing machine with other laundry?

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. I have placed it on the top rack of the dishwasher because the water is extremely hot, and that will help sanitize BUT I have also placed it in the washer machine - using hot water - with only kitchen fabric items. I never mix laundry. : )

Will " Poly Foam " work the same as nufoam. As I can't find locally ? Please let me know asap.

New to your channel. What size needle are you using for this project? Thank you for the video. Great job. 😊

Hi, sorry if I missed it somewhere but what size are the materials/fabrics for the sponges? Just ordered the nufoam from Joanns with the 40%. Thanks

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

You can make them whatever size you want but I usually do 5x6.

Hello. Love your video. Where did you buy your foam? Is it called new foam?

Around how much would it cost me to make two of theese sponges

What kind of thread do you recommend fir this project 🤔

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

I use 100% cotton thread. I would use a denim needle, however. (If you are doing the sponges.) The needle helps to sew through multiple layers if your machine can't handle them.

Your hands and nails are gorgeous! You should be a hand model. As for sewing, I’m brand new- what does sewing on 3.0 mean?

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! I am just seeing this! Not sure why ..... Thank you!!! Sewing on 3.0 means the stitching on your machine... or if you do not have an electric one, turn your stitch length to 3.0. It means the size of each stitch..... it also leaves a certain amount of space between each stitch. There is stitch length and distance....

Your nails are so pretty 😀. Your hands are beautiful 😃. Love the Visio, have you thought of hand modeling? I think you have two collings 😎

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! Oh please! I get stabbed with needles and poke myself very often! My daughter is a nail tech; just started doing nails herself (Concrete Jungle Beauty, on IG) but she lives so many miles from me. : ( If I had her close by she would keep nails looking good. One day I will put out a blooper video and you won't think I have good looking hands!! : ) : )

@hopegilbert5899

3 жыл бұрын

I stand by my statement . I think your nails and hands are beautiful 😎

Where do you get the new foam?

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

I get mine at Joann's with a coupon however I know they sell it at Walmart as well.

Where do you get that foam for the sponge?? Ty

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

I got it from Joann's. Be sure to use a coupon!

Where did you buy the new foam?

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

I purchased it at Joann's. Be sure to use a coupon on the app! : )

Where oh where did you find that bread fabric? Also where do you find the foam you put inside the sponge 🧽

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that bread fabric awesome!! I found it at a quilting shop that was going out of business! They had premium cottons and a week before I found that shop,, during quarantine, I swore I was not going to buy any fabric because I have tons that I haven't used yet. That didn't work. That shop was addictive!! The NuFoam are from Joann's. Hobby Lobby and Walmart sells it as well. Those are the places close to me.

@momof3insprings

3 жыл бұрын

@@SewnByNikki I can’t help myself either when it comes to fabric. When it’s on sale you have to get it!!thank you

Could you use a fat quarter for this project?

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

You can, yes. If you have paper towels at home - attempting to go green, measure them! : ) A fat quarter is 18 x 21. Go for it!

Doesn’t the terrycloth get into your machine and clog it up would flannel work too

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

No. If that happens to your machine, sew with the terry cloth on top, to go directly under your foot instead of against the dog feeds. I clean my bobbin area out often and don't let the fibers build up. I have never used flannel so I cannot give you any advice on this, I'm sorry! : )

Sorry, to bother you but, where did you get the foam? 🙏🏻💜

@anabelmartineau9060

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same question! ☺️

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

I got it from Joann's.... when it is 40% off. : )

Where can one get this 'new foam'? I'm very interested in making these!

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

Have you made it yet? I purchase the nufoam from Joann's; only when it's 40% off! : )

@mystic_moonst0ne

Жыл бұрын

@@SewnByNikki I haven't made it yet, but I really wanted to!

What is the measurements for the paper towels? Love your videos! Okay

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

You can measure a paper towel yourself, based upon what you like, and add 1/2' seam allowance. I use 2 different sizes...........

Where can I find new foam?

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

I purchase mine at Joann's using their 40% off coupon - or when it is on sale.

You have a list off all the supplies you use there

From where we purched this

@sumanralhan3416

2 жыл бұрын

It is very useful.Ilike this

Ah! I was spelling it wrong. I found some at Joann’s. 😊

Does anybody know where we can find 1 inch nufoam?

@SewnByNikki

3 жыл бұрын

Hobby Lobby and Joann stores sell it. I am also sure you can find it at Walmart... I cannot recall.

@violethendrickson6080

3 жыл бұрын

@@SewnByNikki thank you!

@misseshacai

2 жыл бұрын

Joann, Walmart, and Michaels

Do I see in the background that your name is Dominique? My daughter, also! People are always asking how I got Nikki from Dominique.

@SewnByNikki

Жыл бұрын

: ( No... I had to think for a moment because I haven't seen this video in a long time. It just says UNIQUE ... for sewing unique items. :)

Its raw edges for me tho

Hello What are the measurements?

@SewnByNikki

10 ай бұрын

For which? You can make the sponge whatever size and shape you'd like. For the unpaper towels, I measured my last paper towel off the rack that I replaced with these.

I use paper towels to drain greasy fried foods or my hamburger meat.... I wouldn't want to 7se these for that but its a good idea...

Hey no need to reply to my question I got that’s it 1” sorry!

I throw my sponges in the dishwasher.

@SewnByNikki

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do as well - on the top shelf!

Thank u very much ĥow lovely I am sure if I get the foam sponge

I love those dishwashing cloth. Where can I get this foam?

Thank you!