NAPKINS
Reusable napkins are a brilliant step towards a greener Christmas – not to mention the fact that they’re also softer, super-absorbent and add much more character to your table than paper ones! Sew a festive set, and then use the pattern to sew some to use year-round.
BOTTLE BAG
Make your gifting more eco-friendly this Christmas with a handmade bottle bag that will be used and appreciated for years to come. When you can sew, the packaging can be just as special as the gift inside! Find more guides to sewing gift bags at gathered.how.
PLACEMATS
Decorate your dining table with homemade placemats for a personal touch that guests will love. These are super-simple to make, too, so a great project for when you’re after an easy-sew to help you unwind. Stick on your favourite carols and get stitching!
COASTERS
If your Christmas crafting has left you with an abundance of fabric off-cuts, put them to good use and make a set of colourful coasters! Mix and match colours and prints for a cheery collection that coordinates with the rest of your décor.
TREE DECORATIONS
Sew sweet and simple Christmas tree decorations to adorn the table, and add an extra seasonal touch with a cinnamon stick for a tree trunk. These could be place settings or little pressies that people take away to hang on their own tree.
TRIVET
Something as practical as a trivet can be decorative enough to sit as the table centre piece with the right fabric choices! You could make this extra special with some glittery ric rac trim or red and green pom-poms around the edge.
TRIVET
YOU WILL NEED
■ Patterned fabric: 25x40cm (HxW)
■ Coordinating plain fabric: 25x25cm
■ Medium-weight insulated wadding: 25x25cm (see notes)
■ Coordinating binding, 1.8cm wide: 1m
■ Walking foot (optional but useful)
■ Matching thread
■ Basic sewing kit
FABRICS USED
■ Oh What Fun collection.
