Use your fabric stash to create a Christmas table runner

Today is challenge 12 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges. I have to admit I am rather sad to reach the end. I’ve had great fun and learnt lots:) One enormous thank you to Jill for organising the challenges.

The final challenge – Take a look in your fabric stash and use something up to make some Christmas table decor.

Most of my fabric stash is former clothes – I had a little rummage through and was delighted to find some red trousers. Perfect for making a table runner:) At some point on pinterest I saw some denim mug mats with snowflakes made out of buttons. I have reinterpretted the idea for my red trouser table runner. I have made this runner quickly so it’s not lined (no one sees the reverse!). You may wish to add some wadding and lining.

If you are looking to use old clothes before cutting think how you can gain the largest piece of flat fabric.

With the trousers I have cut up the inside seam and then across close to the pockets.

Laying the fabric out the external seam is not quite straight. I altered this seam, marking so that I then had a flat seam which I stitched. Trim the flat fabric so it forms a rectangle (mine measures 19 by 29″)

Once pressed finish the edges with bias binding. I stitch on the front, then wrapped over and stitched in the ditch. My corners are more curved than right angled, I’m sure you will be better at having neat corners!

Using fabric paint paint on lines representing your snowflakes.

Lastly choose and sew on buttons.

What table decor could you make? Stuck for ideas? Why not visit All Free Sewing which is full of fabulous free tutorials:)

Do link up and join us, the link parties are open until Christmas so lots of time to join in:)