Monthly Project for February, 2003
Suggested Fabrics
Valentine Soda Box Cover
Here's a pretty and practical way to decorate your table for Valentine's Day. Soda box covers using any red or pink Hawaiian print will look wonderful with candy, gifts and cards in an arrangement for a cute table centerpiece. These covers also make great gifts for family and friends. After the holiday use them in the sewing room for notions and projects, on bedroom shelves for belts, socks and scarves, or anywhere you may need to organize small items. Carry your potluck dish in one to your next get together and leave the box and cover behind as a hostess gift! Please email any questions you may have to: lani@gotfabric.com.
Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family,
Lani
*Read through directions BEFORE starting any project
**Prewash fabric BEFORE cutting/sewing
Finished Project
Approximately the size of a standard soda box ( soup/beer boxes are different sizes and may not work for this project).
Materials Needed
- 5/8 yd Hawaiian print fabric = 1 soda box cover (3/4 yd = 2 box covers)
- thread
- 1-5/8 yds trim, gathered or flat
Cutting
- Cut 1 piece 21" X 25" rectangle
- Cut from each of (4) corners 4-1/8" square
Sewing
From one cut corner fold right sides together, aligning 4-1/8" edges only; stitch 5/8" from edge perpendicular to sides; repeat for remaining (3) corners; serge/zigzag/pink to finish raw edge of each corner. Serge/zigzag/pink completely around the bottom raw edge of cover. Topstitch trim to bottom edge of cover using matching or contrast thread. Decorative stitching is optional. Slip cover over box and you're ready to go!