Handkerchief Sizes A standard handkerchief size is 12x12 inches (30.5x30. 5cm) but any sized square will do the same job. Many store bought handkerchiefs can be considerably larger or smaller. CUTTING - Choose the size you would like to make and then add a ½ inch (12mm) seam allowance all the way around.
What size is a large handkerchief?
Handkerchief Size
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Standard Size Handkerchiefs 40cm x 40 cm Square Buy 40cm x 40cm Cotton Hankies Here
Standard Size Plus Handkerchiefs 42.5 cm x 42.5 cm Square Buy 42.5 cm x 42.5 cm Cotton Hankies Here
Large Handkerchiefs 44cm x 44 cm Square Buy Large Cotton Hankies Here
What is the best fabric to use for handkerchiefs?
cotton
What should a handkerchief be made of?
The best fabric to make a handkerchief is anything soft and natural. Cotton is the most commonly used fabric along with silk. You will find that anything with a polyester blend will not be as absorbent which essentially defeats its purpose. Choose a lightweight and soft cotton such as cotton voile.
Which is better linen or cotton handkerchief?
The result is cotton having slow absorption and drying speeds. In the same way, it becomes easy for dust, allergens, and other particles to remain trapped in cotton fabric. Meanwhile, linen has larger pore spaces, meaning no trapped particles and moisture is rapidly absorbed and dried.