How to Make Reusable Bowl Covers with Laura Coia
Reuseable Bowl Covers not only look nice but are fun to use as well. Join Laura Coia from Sew Very Easy and follow her quick step by step tutorial to make these gorgeous bowl covers!
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Laura Coia
Laura Coia is the founder and celebrity host of the very successful and inspiring SewVeryEasy YouTube channel founded in 2014. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing, and she is the author of the book Sew Very Easy.
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Reuseable Bowl Covers not only look nice but are fun to use as well. Join Laura Coia from Sew Very Easy and follow her quick step by step tutorial to make these gorgeous bowl covers!
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Materials you'll need:
Fabric: Choose a lightweight, breathable fabric such as cotton or linen. Make sure it is washable and food-safe. Laura chose to use Splash Fabric, a laminated cotton. If you choose this kind of fabric, you can skip the lining piece!
Elastic: Use thin elastic cord or elastic bands that can comfortably stretch around the bowls you plan to cover.
Sewing machine or needle and thread.
Scissors, pins, and measuring tape.
Optional: Pinking shears or a serger for finishing edges.
Instructions:
1. Measure the diameter of the bowls you want to cover. Add a few inches to this measurement to account for the bowl's height and seam allowances. This will determine the size of fabric circles you need to cut.
2. Cut out fabric circles using your measurements. You'll need two circles for each bowl cover—one for the top and one for the lining. If desired, you can cut the lining fabric slightly smaller than the top fabric to create a neat edge.
3. Place the top fabric circle and lining fabric circle right sides together. Pin them in place, ensuring they align properly.
4. Sew around the outer edge of the circles, leaving a small opening for turning. Use a 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch seam allowance.
5. Trim the seam allowance, especially around curved edges, to reduce bulk. If you have pinking shears or a serger, you can use them to finish the raw edges and prevent fraying.
6. Turn the fabric right side out through the opening. Use a pencil or chopstick to push out the edges and create smooth curves.
7. Press the fabric bowl cover flat, ensuring the seams are neatly pressed.
8. Cut a piece of elastic slightly shorter than the circumference of the bowl. You can measure it by wrapping the elastic around the bowl and subtracting a bit to ensure a snug fit.
9. Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic and thread it through the casing created by the fabric edge. Ensure the other end of the elastic is securely held, so it doesn't get pulled inside.
10. Once the elastic is threaded through, overlap the ends and sew them together securely. Make sure the elastic is evenly distributed within the casing.
11. Close the opening in the fabric bowl cover by either hand-stitching it closed or topstitching around the entire edge, which will also give it a finished look.
12. Repeat these steps to make covers for your other bowls, adjusting the size of the fabric circles as necessary.
Now you have reusable fabric bowl covers that you can use to cover and store your food. These covers are washable, so you can easily clean them after use and use them again. They are a great way to reduce waste and add a touch of style to your kitchen.
