How to Make Fabric Jar Covers

For Christmas giveaways, I decided to give out personalized gifts to the teachers of my kids and some friends as well. We have accumulated a number of nice looking jars at home. Instead of throwing them away, I decided to re-use and recycle. I also want to set a good example to my kids- my daughter even got to help out too! The result- a simple, rustic looking goodies-filled jars, crafted with a lot of heart! :)

Things you need:

jar with lid
fabric
plate or any round template (2" wider than the jar lids)
pinking shears or scissors
glue gun and glue stick or double-sided tape
string, twine or ribbon
pencil/pen



Step 1

Measure your Jar lid. Look for a round template that is 2 inches bigger than your jar lid.

Step 2

Pick any fabric that you want to use. I used the fabric from my daughter's old dress. :) Turn the fabric wrong side up and using your pencil or pen, trace your template on the fabric.

Step 3

Cut around the circle/pattern. I chose a template with a curved design around the edge. If your template is just a plain round circle, you could easily create a pattern with your pinking shears.

Step 4

Iron the fabric to smooth out the creases. Position the fabric on top of the lid. Use a glue gun or a double sided tape to secure the fabric on the jar lid.

Step 5

Tie a ribbon or twine around the lid and attach the tag. Fill it up with goodies and give it away! I filled up my jars with chocolate covered heart cookies and marshmallows for a contrast in colors.