One yard of fabric, so many possibilities
- by Debra McDuffee on May 14th 2008 10:00AM
- home decor, kids, organization and storage, toys, entertaining, sewing, gifts
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The result is an abundance of fabric at my house, usually about a yard or so of each pattern. Do you share my plight? If so, never fear; there are fabulous projects that require a yard or less of fabric. So make sure you have matching thread and get that machine ready for action!
For the kitchen / entertaining
- Make a table runner. Here's an easy pattern you can follow if you have some material for backing and some fusible fleece or interfacing.
- Create a placemat set. There are instructions to make matching placemats for your table runner, and it becomes more economical to make both when buying the other supplies you will need.
- Fashion a set of cloth napkins. If you want to make them fancy, try this pattern for cloth napkins with a binding edge. They look very high-end.
- Sew pockets into a strip of material and make a caddy to take along silverware for picnics.
- This wine bottle cover uses just under a yard and makes a beautiful presentation of your gift of wine
Gallery: One yard of fabric projects
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