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Step 1 |
Step 1. Lay the knitted piece on top of fabric with wrong side facing each other, and right side being opposite.
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Step 2 |
Step 2. Pin together the two layers with pins or safety pins.
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Step 3 |
Step 3. Cut out the fabric approximately 1.5" (4 cm) larger than the knitted piece.
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Step 3 - detail |
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Step 4 |
Step 4. Using a thread, sew the two layers together along the edge, folding the extra fabric inside.
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Step 4 - detail |
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Step 4 - both sides view |
Step 5. Sew the two layers together using sewing machine or by hand.
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Step 5 - finished coaster. |
what kind of fabric would be best for this? thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello Laura,
DeleteI have used cotton fabric, that is used for quilting. The one pictured I saw at JoAnn's store.