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100 Days to a Cheapskates Style Christmas Day 7: Pretty Jar Openers

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​If you like to give practical gifts, these pretty jar openers are just the thing. They're practical (who doesn't need a jar opener occasionally?), pretty, easy to make and inexpensive.

If you have a fabric stash, these pretty jar openers will use up those scraps you've been hoarding saving too.

The instructions are for a 18cm square jar opener, but you can make them any size you like.

You will need:
18cm square of cotton fabric
18cm square of rubber shelf lining

Step 1. Put cotton fabric on top of rubber shelf lining, right side down. Stitch a 6mm seam around all four sides, leaving 5cm opening for turning.

Step 2. Turn the fabric right side out. Using your fingers, press the opening closed. Top stitch a 3mm seam around all four sides, catching the opening to stitch it closed.

And you're done! 

Tips: 
Use a narrow strip of paper over the rubber shelf lining to stitch so your machine foot doesn't stick.

Alternatively, hand stitch the seams with a small backstitch, then use a backstitch to top stitch. 
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