How to Make a Fabric Cover for Jelly and Jam Jars
Elvis may have drunk his liquor from an old fruit jar, but there's no reason not to dress up a jam or jelly jar with a spiffy fabric cover for the holidays or for gift-giving. A fabric cover for a jam or jelly jar provides country charm and custom-made whimsy for the home or gift. The utilitarian, practical jelly or jam jar becomes a craft sensation with a few simple fabric scraps, scissors and some glue. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 5- or 8-inch diameter circle fabric (5-inch for pint, 8-inch for quart jars)
- Jelly or jam jar
- Ribbon--enough to circle lid and tie a bow
- Scissors
- Pinking shears
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Rubber band
- Tape measure
Instructions
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Under the Jar Lid Fabric Cover
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Cut around the fabric circle, ¼ to ½ inch from the outer edge, with pinking shears.
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Open the outer ring on the canning jar lid.
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Place the fabric circle on top of the sealing lid and replace the outer ring. Screw tight.
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Glue a ribbon bow on the front of the jar lid.
Over the Jar Lid Fabric Cover
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Cut around the fabric circle, ¼ to ½ inch from the outer edge, with pinking shears.
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Squirt a dab of glue onto the top center of the jar lid.
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Place the fabric circle on top of the lid and press center of fabric circle against the drop of glue.
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Place a rubber band around the jar lid edge, holding down the fabric circle.
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Cut a length of ribbon that circles the jar lid. Glue a ribbon around the lid, concealing the rubber band, and glue a bow to the front of the lid, covering the ends of the ribbon.
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Tips & Warnings
Add a holiday decoration such as an ornament in the form of a miniature kitchen utensil to the bow for a whimsical look.
Use caution when operating glue guns. Some brands reach very hot temperatures and may burn the skin.
