How to Make Fabric Coasters
Have fun learning how to make fabric coasters! They’re a quick and easy sewing project that’s perfect for beginners. It's also a great way for kids and adults to create something both stylish and practical.
Yield: 1 fabric coaster
Cost: $2
Materials
Instructions
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Align your fabric
- Cut 2 pieces of cotton fabric to 5 x 5 inches. Stack one on top of the other with the "right" sides in the middle.
- Cut a 4 x 4 inch piece of fusible interfacing. Set it on top of the cotton with the bumpy side down.
- Flip the pile over so the interfacing is on the bottom. Iron the coaster fabric with medium heat. This will fuse the interfacing to the fabric.
- Line up the 2 cotton pieces and add a sewing pin through the center, keeping them together.
Step 3: Sew the edges
- Sew around the fabric at the edge of the interfacing. Leave a 1 to 2 inch gap unsewn on one side.
- Cut the corners from the coaster. This will help prevent bunching when you turn your coaster. Be careful not to cut the stitches!
Step 4: Turn the coaster right side out
- Use your fingers or a loop turner hook to turn the coaster right side out. If necessary, use a pencil or skewer to make sure the corners don't bunch up.
- Iron the coaster to smooth out the fabric.
Step 5: Add decorative stitching
- Sew a border around the coaster, about 1/4 inch from the edge.
- Cut the excess thread and sew an "X" shaped design across the coaster (going corner to corner).
- Your fabric coaster is complete!
- Now have fun making a whole set of DIY coasters. We love the mix and match look of this set!
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Notes
Looking for more DIY coaster crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
Punch Needle Heart Coasters
DIY Macrame Coasters
Easy Crochet Coasters