This is definitely an alternative method, but if you have no cheesecloth at home you can use pantyhose to do the job. Generally speaking, pantyhose are constructed using nylon rather than cotton. But, for the sake of straining foods, pantyhose can do the job just as well as cheesecloth.
If you have no cheesecloth available, pantyhose are a great alternative. To use them, all you need to do is stretch a clean pair of pantyhose across the top of a large mixing bowl. The act of stretching the fabric will create a natural drain which will help you strain whatever you are making.
So, if you can’t find any cheesecloth in your home, there’s no need to worry. Simply dig out a clean pair of pantyhose, and they will be able to do the job perfectly.