How to Make a Bread Cloth
Instead of using a simple liner or towel for bread baskets or containers, sew your own at home. Select one solid fabric and one patterned, striped or printed fabric to make a double-sided bread cloth. These bread cloths are not only functional, they also add to your table-top decor. When you're finished and ready to use your homemade bread cloth in your basket or container, one fabric shows on the outside while the inside reveals a surprise pattern or print.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 yard of patterned material
- 1/2 yard of solid material, matching the patterned material
- Scissors
- Sewing pins
- Sewing machine
- Spool of thread
Instructions
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Cut out four 18-inch squares from your material. This makes two bread cloths for a bread basket having a 10-inch diameter base. If you have a larger bread basket or wish for a different size, measure the diameter of the basket (base) and double that number; this provides enough fabric to cover the bread.
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Place the right sides of two squares together. Fabric backing should face the outside.
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Stitch around the edges and leave a 5-inch opening at one corner. The opening will allow you to turn the fabric right side out for a clean hem.
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Turn the fabric inside out by pushing the fabric through the 5-inch hole. Fully push out the corners by carefully using your scissor tips.
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Turn in the unsewn edges left by the 5-inch opening (enough to match the existing edges) and secure them with sewing pins.
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Iron the edges flat and remove the sewing pins.
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Stitch a top stitch around all edges, beginning with the 5-inch hole to secure the opening. Turn the cloth over and repeat on the other side.
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Place your bread cloth in the bread basket. Put the bread inside when ready to use, and fold the extra fabric over to cover the bread.
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Continue with the second bread cloth, following the same steps.
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Tips & Warnings
This "How To" may also be used to make cloth dinner napkins. Make some and add them to your bread cloths for a matching set.
References
- Photo Credit continental breakfast image by Mr. D from Fotolia.com
