How to Take Measurements to Sew a Toaster Cover

A properly fitted toaster cover keeps the appliance dust-free between uses.

Toasters are simple appliances that only serve one purpose -- toasting food, whether it be frozen waffles, bread or toaster pastries. Because of the toaster's limited abilities, it isn't necessarily a kitchen appliance that you use on a daily basis. A toaster cover helps keep your toaster dust-free and makes it a slightly more attractive addition to your kitchen counter between uses. You can make your own toaster cover, but in order to do so you must know how to measure your toaster properly.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure

Instructions

1. Measure around the toaster parallel to the counter. This is the circumference measurement of the toaster.

2. Measure from the middle of the top of the toaster down the side of the toaster to the counter. You are measuring down the side, not the end, of the toaster for this measurement. This is the height measurement of the toaster.

3. Divide the circumference measurement in half and add an inch for the seam allowance to get the width of the fabric panels needed to make the toaster cover.

4. Add an inch to the height measurement to account for seam allowance to get the height of the fabric panels needed to make the toaster cover.

References

• Sew, Mama, Sew!: Sewing for the Home: Reversible Appliance Covers
• Homemade and Happy: Tutorial : How to Make a Toaster Cover