Pin 13: Reusable Swiffer Sweeper Cover

Time: 30 minutes to make 2 covers
Cost:  $.65 after tax - I used scraps, but it took 1/8 of a yard to make 2 covers @ 4.99 a yard
Result: Excellent!

The crud left behind by the broom

 

Reusable cover's 1st use

Originally Pinned from: dollarstorecrafts.com

There aren't any measurements listed, so I just winged it by tracing about a 1/2 inch around the swiffer base (seam allowance).

 

 My first attempt I made the 'wings' for the top too wide and not 'deep' enough. For the second one I ended up making them fairly thin and longer than the base piece so that I could pleat them. The 'pleating' allows the cover to be removed without tearing the seam. (see my first attempt)

 I don't own a surger, so I simply zig-zag stitched around the edge. When my matching bobbin color ran out, I got really lazy and  used a hot pink bobbin I had ready to better display the zig-zag.

Notice the 'puffy' pockets on the finished product. This is what lets the cover slip on and off to wash without ripping. I was worried it would make the cover too loose to actually clean with, but it worked very well!