Fabric Covered Mason Jars
Mason jars have come back into vogue. Here's a new twist...mason jars covered in a fresh cotton print. You can even make them in coordinating fabrics.
Good things to know:
Fabric covered Mason jars
They are the perfect size for centerpieces.
They are great for baby showers, bridal showers, teas, luncheons, or receptions.
You can use any cotton print that you have on hand, or you could even cut up an old skirt. (Don't cut your sister's skirt up though.)
If you buy fabric at a quilting store you can cut 3 patterns out of one "FAT QUARTER"
Where to find:
- Mason Jars: your grandmother's cupboard, 99 cent stores, thrift stores, craft or hardware stores, or Target
- fabric: fabric stores or quilt stores
- Adhesive spray: Michael's or any craft store
- nitrile gloves: pharmacies
Materials Needed:
- 2 pieces of 8.5 x 10 sheets of paper or 1 legal size
- pencil
- scotch tape
- yard stick
- paper scissors
- fabric scissors
- 1 pint wide mouth Mason jar
- piece cotton fabric 13.75 inches x 5.5 inches
- can of Design Master TACK 2000 Spray Adhesive or Elmer's glue diluted half strength with water
- nitrile or latex gloves
Here are the supplies you will need.
Tape two 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper together or use a legal size sheet.
Draw a rectangle 13.75 x 5.5 inches.
Cut it out and fold in half. Mark fold with dotted line.
On end opposite fold, mark 1/4 inch in on each side. Drawn line from mark to fold and cut.
Mark dotted fold line for flap. Start 1.25 inches in from fold. Measure out 1.25 inches each side of center fold. (Dotted line is 2.5 inches long) Cut as shown.
Pin fabric on. (Can double pattern and fabric on fold) Cut.
Cut including the 45 degree line going to the flap. Remove pattern.
Put on gloves and spray one side of Mason jar in well ventilated area. (This stuff would be nasty to breath)
Leave 1/4 inch at top. Smooth fabric onto jar. Tuck flaps under. Repeat for other side.
Spray here and tuck extra in. Press down til it sticks.
Press fabric into ridges on rim.
Spray and hold down any gaps, then trim.
Voilà! It is complete!
Finished Mason Jar Arrangements:
