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Cut an 8.5" circle of Fabric.
I use a *salad* plate for my pattern. |
I fold over and sew double fold bias tape
around the edge of the circle. |
I sew around the circle
folding the bias tape over
as I stitch it. |
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I sew the bias tape all around the edge
making sure I stay close to the inner edge
of the tape. This way I "catch" the under
edge also and there will be no fraying. |
I clip the bias tape, leaving an inch
which I fold under and stitch down to
make a finished continuous edge. |
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Finished edge. Now I am ready to turn the
topper over and begin sewing the elastic. |
Next, I take a piece of baby elastic (8" long) and
begin
"zi-zag" stitching it 3/4" from the edge,
backstitching
first stitches to secure the elastic. |
I stretch the elastic as I zig-zag it in
place as I go around the circle
always staying 3/4" or so from the edge. |
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Now, I have
finished
zig-zagging
the baby elastic
around the
*underside*
of the fabric,
and have
"back-stitched"
it to secure it in
place, so then,
I cut off the
excess elastic. |
There, I have another completed jar topper
ready to take to the kitchen! These toppers
will last for years and I'll toss them in the
wash occasionally to keep them looking fresh! |
Because I have several circles and several
lengths of
elastic and bias tape "pre-cut" I
can move on to the next topper and
have
many sewn in a short time! |
