It’s a great idea, beautiful fabric choices. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Personally I prefer having the inside fabric peeking out, because it’s like an added touch and I also think that it makes holding them to grip easier. I have found that in a pinch they can be used as a coaster as well-the grippy part keeps them from slipping & sliding around. I make these in 2 sizes, the larger 7” one & a 5” one for not only opening smaller items such as water/soda bottles and pill bottles, but also portability. I do fold the finished jar gripper in half both ways to make a visible line and then sew a wavy line across both lines-it seems to give it more stability. The only other difference is that I get my grippy liner from Joann’s on sale or with a coupon, because after testing both types of grippy liner I believe their design grips better, bonus is that it’s either 90” or 108” wide so you get a lot for less $$. Oh, and that grippy liner also lets the inside design peak through a bit more! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful, helpful idea, and all that you are learning from the journey.
I make them too. 6 inch square. I use muslin and a print fabric and drawer liner. I do sew an X from corner to corner, seems to help with fabric shifting. I don't use tissue paper either. And I straight stitch with less pressure on the pressure foot. Great way to use up scraps.
How lucky you are to have your sister.I lost my last sister a year ago last January.I had three sisters and have none now.Some days are bad and some are ok.I love how you easily explain your project.
I use one of the thin plastic cutting sheets/boards from the dollar store Taped on my machine when working with the shelf liner. I have also used a piece of the plastic type file folder. Slides right over both.
Thank you Deanna. That’s why I love your channel. I make things to sell as well. And, I love how you give your price because that helps me. I never know how to price my goods.
I love this!My Mom suggested that I make sets of 3, in 3 sizes.She likes the little ones in her purse for water bottles. I just cut up a stack of 7, 5 and 4 inch squares, but need to buy the shelf liner. I also like the idea of securing the layers with an X on the diagonals!❤ Glad you overcame needing to pick out tissue paper! Edit: I ended up just making them in 2 sizes. The 5" cut turns out to be the perfect smaller size!
I haven't seen this before. A great way to use up scraps. Also you can use parchment paper to press the top of the fabric after turning. I also use a thin flour sack towel to press. Thank you for this idea!
I use the thinner drawer liner from DT w/o the open waffle (looks like vinyl fabric) then you only need 1 square of fabric since you can’t see the wrong side of the print fabric. My Janome 15000 sews through the outer layers w/o tissue paper but if you have a walking foot or even feed foot you could batch sew all the top stitching w/o taping the tissue paper to your machine. I like the diagonal stitching too but couldn’t figure out how to sew all 4 edges and the diagonal lines with one continuous sew.
Love your projects. I use a letter opener to corners out and go around the insides. It doesn't have a sharp point and the length of it helps with bigger projects. I got mine at Walmart for a dollar. Years ago got my 1st and favorite one from our realtor. Sadly, my dog chewed it up.
Hi Deanna. You mentioned packaging at the end of your video. I struggle with this all the time when prepping for craft fairs. I am just not creative 🤦🏽♀️ Do you have any tips/suggestions on how I could package tea towels? It’s the type that goes over your oven door handle. I can send you a picture if you like.
I would maybe try to (masking tape or painters tape) tape the tissue paper or a piece or parchment paper to the flat side of the sewing machine so you don’t have to worry about it moving while you’re sewing? Also I use a chopstick to push out corners if you don’t have an unsharpened pencil 😊
I am wondering if a walking foot would work better? I got my rug liner yesterday I haven't tried one yet. But also wondering if I cut a hole out of a piece of Teflon sheet that I use for heat pressing, just enough to let my presser foot and feed dogs through and tape that sheet to my machine, if that will keep it from sticking. I have done that before with other things like leather I sew.
I've made these before. I've used a computer paper or notebook paper. I lay the fabric side down, lay the paper on top of rubber side and then sew. You do have to rip the paper off. This works for me. I also put a magnet in it. So it can hang on the fridge. Or add a ribbon hanger on the corner.
I only use 1 layer of fabric and 1 of the gripper stuff. It works well for me! I struggled with the gripper sticking to my machine, so I'll try the tissue paper trick!
Sandwich shelf liner in the middle of 2 pieces of fabric. Bottom fabric - good side faces up. Top fabric- good side faces down. Sew around perimeter but leave a small section unstiched for turning. After turning, iron top fabric. Zigzag stich around edge. To avoid shelp liner sticking to sewing machine-: tape down tissue paper; baking paper or plastic file folder wrapped around a thin plastic cutting board.
@@ellenmorley1104 Deanna in the vid uses 2 pieces of fabric. 1 piece turns over to be the top fabric, the other 1 can be seen through the gaps of the shelf liner & covers the raw edges from view.
Thanks for showing us how to make these. I love watching your videos. I love the kool aide material. Did that come from Joann’s? I love the zig zag stitch.
Hi Deanna love the idea of the jar opener, but would like to know how to price them when completed and how many for the price please let me know thanks
You could try folding down the edges of the fabric 1/4", putting it together with the shelf liner and then using fabric glue (fabritac) around the edges to close and maybe you could go over it all with a small hand stitch using a needle and thread. You could use paper clips or binder clips or clothes pins to go all the way around the edges until the fabric glue dries. Should work imo.
You may want to invest in a free motion glider sheet. Soo much easier. One purchase and you’re done. No tissue or tape needed. Free Motion Quilting Glider Teflon Sheet
keep your needle done when you make your turns ten you won’t have to worry about your thread coming loose. Great video.
It’s a great idea, beautiful fabric choices. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Personally I prefer having the inside fabric peeking out, because it’s like an added touch and I also think that it makes holding them to grip easier. I have found that in a pinch they can be used as a coaster as well-the grippy part keeps them from slipping & sliding around.
I make these in 2 sizes, the larger 7” one & a 5” one for not only opening smaller items such as water/soda bottles and pill bottles, but also portability. I do fold the finished jar gripper in half both ways to make a visible line and then sew a wavy line across both lines-it seems to give it more stability. The only other difference is that I get my grippy liner from Joann’s on sale or with a coupon, because after testing both types of grippy liner I believe their design grips better, bonus is that it’s either 90” or 108” wide so you get a lot for less $$. Oh, and that grippy liner also lets the inside design peak through a bit more!
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful, helpful idea, and all that you are learning from the journey.
I make them too. 6 inch square. I use muslin and a print fabric and drawer liner. I do sew an X from corner to corner, seems to help with fabric shifting. I don't use tissue paper either. And I straight stitch with less pressure on the pressure foot. Great way to use up scraps.
Ohhh, I like the X!!! I just made a few but will start doing that on my next group!!!!!
Awesome!
How lucky you are to have your sister.I lost my last sister a year ago last January.I had three sisters and have none now.Some days are bad and some are ok.I love how you easily explain your project.
Thanks for sharing. I think perhaps parchment paper would glide better n you'll need less changes of tissue. Thanks again n have a great day.
What do you sell these Little Gems for? Thank you
I love those fabrics, especially the flowers!
I use one of the thin plastic cutting sheets/boards from the dollar store Taped on my machine when working with the shelf liner. I have also used a piece of the plastic type file folder. Slides right over both.
Thank you Deanna. That’s why I love your channel. I make things to sell as well. And, I love how you give your price because that helps me. I never know how to price my goods.
I didn’t hear what she prices them at! What did she say? Thank you
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I love this!My Mom suggested that I make sets of 3, in 3 sizes.She likes the little ones in her purse for water bottles.
I just cut up a stack of 7, 5 and 4 inch squares, but need to buy the shelf liner. I also like the idea of securing the layers with an X on the diagonals!❤
Glad you overcame needing to pick out tissue paper!
Edit: I ended up just making them in 2 sizes. The 5" cut turns out to be the perfect smaller size!
Thank you for the idea of doing a smaller one to open drink n water bottles. I have RA n this is a GREAT idea.
Thank you
Love the idea of water bottle sized ones! ❤
I love the idea of sets!
@@mregister3945 what size is water bottle square?
For new sewers, you need to show how you layer the fabric before sewing. I love these! Quick and easy!
m.czcams.com/video/nfezt2-6uIQ/video.html
Watch this one. I had showed all the steps start to finish. Thank you for watching!
Just a thought. I might just cut everything with pinky shears and sew around. Love the idea!
It would save turning
That's a cool idea and it would look so cute! I have got to try some of these.
Very cute fabrics. Thanks for sharing your instructions.
I haven't seen this before. A great way to use up scraps. Also you can use parchment paper to press the top of the fabric after turning. I also use a thin flour sack towel to press.
Thank you for this idea!
I use the thinner drawer liner from DT w/o the open waffle (looks like vinyl fabric) then you only need 1 square of fabric since you can’t see the wrong side of the print fabric. My Janome 15000 sews through the outer layers w/o tissue paper but if you have a walking foot or even feed foot you could batch sew all the top stitching w/o taping the tissue paper to your machine. I like the diagonal stitching too but couldn’t figure out how to sew all 4 edges and the diagonal lines with one continuous sew.
These are very cute and useful. At the corners, it would be useful if you leave your needle down. Have a blessed day.
I'm so glad you came up with the non tissue! I want to make a bunch for gifts and this will help a lot! Love all you do, Thanks Deanna!
You are so welcome!
I love your Sew Awesome on your sewing machine.
Thank you so much!
I like it too, I’d love to get one - I’m looking on Etsy now.
Great problem solving. Love these.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great project! I’m going to try it.
Great idea with the tissue paper. Those are so cute
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for your new tips.
My pleasure 😊
Love your projects. I use a letter opener to corners out and go around the insides. It doesn't have a sharp point and the length of it helps with bigger projects. I got mine at Walmart for a dollar. Years ago got my 1st and favorite one from our realtor. Sadly, my dog chewed it up.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm going to try a Teflon sheet instead of the tissue paper.
I would add a topper to the clear bags! I love these!
Great tip!
Have you thought of using a teflon foot? That way you could sew with the rubber backing on top and no need for the tissue paper on the sewing machine.
Wow, this is a good idea too. Instead of using tissue paper all the time, this is better.
These are so cute. Love the kool-aid man !
Glad you like them!
Great idea!
Thanks!
Those are cute as well and the zig zag worked better I think.❤
Thank you! 😊
Harbor Frieght sells hemostats, I use one to turn things right side out after sewing.
Hi Deanna. You mentioned packaging at the end of your video. I struggle with this all the time when prepping for craft fairs. I am just not creative 🤦🏽♀️ Do you have any tips/suggestions on how I could package tea towels? It’s the type that goes over your oven door handle. I can send you a picture if you like.
Thanks for the update
Any time!
Thank so much,I like the new way!
Glad to hear that!
Very cute! I haven't participated in a craft fair since covid. But I signed up this year. I will give these a try. Thanks for sharing ❤
Have fun!
I would maybe try to (masking tape or painters tape) tape the tissue paper or a piece or parchment paper to the flat side of the sewing machine so you don’t have to worry about it moving while you’re sewing?
Also I use a chopstick to push out corners if you don’t have an unsharpened pencil 😊
Hi Crafty Deanna very beautiful jar openers I like all the springy patterns of fabrics you have used lots of luck in your next craft fair 👍🌈🌸
Thank you! I was struggling with this!
Great tip! TFS
You are so welcome!
I am wondering if a walking foot would work better? I got my rug liner yesterday I haven't tried one yet. But also wondering if I cut a hole out of a piece of Teflon sheet that I use for heat pressing, just enough to let my presser foot and feed dogs through and tape that sheet to my machine, if that will keep it from sticking. I have done that before with other things like leather I sew.
Super cute!
I made some a few years ago and the people loved them.
I've made these before. I've used a computer paper or notebook paper. I lay the fabric side down, lay the paper on top of rubber side and then sew. You do have to rip the paper off. This works for me. I also put a magnet in it. So it can hang on the fridge. Or add a ribbon hanger on the corner.
Try leaving your needle down when you turn your corners, much easier and neater.
I wonder about using a non-stick needle?
I only use 1 layer of fabric and 1 of the gripper stuff. It works well for me! I struggled with the gripper sticking to my machine, so I'll try the tissue paper trick!
Enjoy!
Hey, that's cute
We shop at the same fabric store!! I have some of that same fabric!!
Oh cool!
Where did you get your materials?
I got mine at Hobby Lobby’s
These are so cute! If you could show how you layer the fabrics? And do you have a link to the rubber stuff?
My previous video had all the information.
Here ya go!
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Great idea! How often should I be changing my needle?
I usually change mine about every other project. If it is sewing well I don’t. Some people say after each project.
What if you sewed with the fabric side down and use a teflon foot on the top?
Love these. Wonder how much you charge for them
I love these! How much do you price them at?
Awesome!!!❤❤❤
I see these and I see a magnet inside them to hang them on the fridge. But I use a walking foot
How much do you sell them for?
Name them your Crafty Jar Grippers ...😁 Now, I want to make some. I have so much scrap fabric....❤🎉😊
Have fun!
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You could use a FMQ mat and a teflon foot ....
Great tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
I didn’t see your layering process. Did you lay both pieces of fabric face down? Do you need 2 layers for the thickness? Cute idea!!
I only used one layer of fabric why two- thanks for sharing
Sandwich shelf liner in the middle of 2 pieces of fabric. Bottom fabric - good side faces up. Top fabric- good side faces down.
Sew around perimeter but leave a small section unstiched for turning.
After turning, iron top fabric. Zigzag stich around edge.
To avoid shelp liner sticking to sewing machine-: tape down tissue paper; baking paper or plastic file folder wrapped around a thin plastic cutting board.
@@ellenmorley1104 Deanna in the vid uses 2 pieces of fabric. 1 piece turns over to be the top fabric, the other 1 can be seen through the gaps of the shelf liner & covers the raw edges from view.
@@ellenmorley1104 It's also perfectly fine to use only 1 piece of fabric, still works. Personal preference on whether you use 1 or 2 pieces of fabric.
I know why you top stitch the closure and around the square but, have you ever thought to sew two sides or one line down the center?
Thanks for showing us how to make these. I love watching your videos. I love the kool aide material. Did that come from Joann’s? I love the zig zag stitch.
Thank you! Fabric was from Walmart
Packaging is my downfall at craft shows. Looking forward to your next video
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Hi Deanna love the idea of the jar opener, but would like to know how to price them when completed and how many for the price please let me know thanks
I’m thinking 5$
Curious how much do you charge for your openers at a craft fair? Great idea!
$5 thank you!
Do you think that a walking foot would make it easier?
Yes I do
What type and size needle is best for sewing these?
I used my 90/14
I made these without tissue paper. To much extra work.i also made a loop to hang or a magnet so u could put on fridge.
Where did you get the material with the eggs on it?
Joanns
What would you charge for these?
May I ask how much you will sell them for?
5$
Is there any other way I can make these I don't sew and I don't have a sewing machine?
You could try folding down the edges of the fabric 1/4", putting it together with the shelf liner and then using fabric glue (fabritac) around the edges to close and maybe you could go over it all with a small hand stitch using a needle and thread. You could use paper clips or binder clips or clothes pins to go all the way around the edges until the fabric glue dries. Should work imo.
@@atticusk8548 thank you so much
Where did you get your material?
I buy at Joann’s Walmart hobby lobby
Where did you find kool aid material
Walmart
I sew and sell
You may want to invest in a free motion glider sheet. Soo much easier. One purchase and you’re done. No tissue or tape needed.
Free Motion Quilting Glider Teflon Sheet
Thank you!
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