DIY Elastic Dish Covers | a Shabby Fabrics Sewing Tutorial

Follow along with Jen to learn how to make the perfect bowl covers for your next potluck or party! Check below for some helpful links!
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[ursulagreen]

This is a great idea to use to protect your tables too. I used this idea to cover a glass lazy susan we have on our dinner table. We have a square table and it's hard for short arms to reach things, so we got a lazy susan. Its a beautiful glass one. So I wanted to protect the glass from scratches from hot bowls or pots. I used Insulbrite as the batting and added elastic around the edge to hug the glass so it didn't move around.. it worked perfectly. I used fall fabric on one side, and Christmas print on the other, so its reversible. I disnt have a full panel, for Fall print, so I used fat quarters, and cut them into wedges. That also gave me an opportunity to quilt it, so when I wash it, it all stays together. Now to make one for every day use.

[cwfan]

Jennifer, I've discovered that when you feed elastic through the "channel" it goes easier and faster if you also slide a button onto the safety pin. Use the largest button you possibly can. One with a shank seems to work the best. The button just seems to roll through the "channel".

[brshowerman]

Jen, Can't tell you how happy it makes me to NOT have to watch you sew! I know how to do that...I just want to see what you are making and how to do it!!!

[deborahhuck]

instead of cutting in notches and then trimming it down I used pinking shears and cut down to 1/4 inch. It works great and saves a tepof notching all the way around....you are a very good teacher and easy and fun to follow

[sharondraffin]

Love these. My mom had some out of plastic that were essentially the same about 50-55 years ago. I had been thinking that was a much better idea that plastic wrap. These will be so cute and I can make them to fit any bowl! They will also make great Christmas presents along with a bowl cozy or 2 or 3.

[lindabirkes-lance]

These are a great idea and if you want to use plastic wrap between the food and the cover you can still do that and the wrap will stay on and keep the food from staining the fabrics. This will be great for all of the pretty bowls I have that I like to use that don't have a cover.

[BoojiePanda]

As many times as you remind us about the FriXion pens, I'm going to remind you how much I love your tutorials. :)

[katiegrazier]

So much nicer than the plastic disposable ones. Thank you for sharing and demonstrating.

[josephinehili]

I love your bowl covers Jen you do a great job l will make some of these for gifts.

[Patsysmatsy]

I love visiting your website Jen and your You Tube site because you share the cutest and most useful ways to make creative projects that are darn cute not to mention that you provide all the current fabrics and kits anyone could ever want! Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I've made so many gifts for folks based on your demos. I'm still working through my SF fabric stash but you can be sure when I buy fabric again it will be from Shabby Fabrics! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!

[notime]

Aw, such a nice gift for someone. Thanks for showing us.

[eym]

This is so fun and simple…
Thank you for sharing your ideas

[lindadechow]

I really like the two sided cover. Thank you.

[churchoffice]

So Cute!!! I will definitely be making those as gift for my church...Thanks again for video

[emilyxadrienne]

Thank you!! I used your guidance to make a round bassinet fitted sheet instead :)

[MJS]

Love these! What a great, easy project for my daughter and me to sew together. Thank you.

[leyllenwhu]

Me encantan tus trabajos y las telas son preciosas gracias por tu paciencia de hacer vídeos para pillar ideas....

[grammaali]

Jennifer, what a great gift idea for summer!! Thank you for another great tutorial!!! 💜
Happy Summer!!

[marietteforget]

Thanks a lot! I made a few with the help of your tutorial and it looks so nice on the table. 🌸🌸 I use 2 safety pins when I seeing the elastic into the case: 1 at each end; very useful !

[darlenenelson]

Those are so cute, I will definitely be making those 😃 Thanks again for a great video.