Christmas Boot-Shaped Cutlery Holder
The source shows a boot-shaped cutlery holder: a 25 × 16 cm pattern, two 10 × 16 cm white pieces, two 16 cm lengths of braid, stitching, and pressing.
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Things you will learn
- The paper boot pattern measures 25 × 16 cm.
- You need two 10 × 16 cm white pieces and two 16 cm lengths of braid.
- Sew the trim and braid to each piece before joining the boot.
Boot-Shaped Cutlery Holder
A fabric boot with white upper trim and red braid for setting out cutlery.
Materials and tools
Materials
- White cotton fabric, Two upper pieces measuring 10 × 16 cm.
- Bright, tightly woven calico, For the main boot piece.
- Red braid, 2 16 cm lengths, Covers the trim seam.
- Pattern paper
- Thread
Tools
- Pencil, For drawing the pattern on an A4 sheet.
- Scissors, For the pattern and fabric pieces.
- Pins, For pinning the pieces together.
- Sewing machine, For stitching.
- Iron, For pressing the trim and finished holder.
Preparation
Prepare the two main pieces
First sew the trim and braid to each fabric boot piece, then join the two pieces.
Make the pattern and pieces
Draw the boot
On an A4 sheet, draw a boot pattern 25 cm high and 16 cm wide. Cut it out, transfer it to the fabric, trace it, and cut out the pieces.
Prepare the trim and braid
Cut two white pieces measuring 10 × 16 cm and two 16 cm pieces of braid.
Finish the top of each piece
Fold the white pieces
Fold each white piece in half lengthwise and press it.
Sew on the trim and braid
Pin the folded white piece to the top of the boot along its long edge, right sides together. Stitch it, press it, and sew the braid over the seam.
Repeat for the second piece
Finish the second boot piece in the same way.
Assemble the cutlery holder
Sew the pieces together
Pin the two pieces right sides together. Stitch and finish the raw edges.
Turn and press
Turn the boot right side out and press it thoroughly.
Finish and variations
Finish
Prepare the holder for the table setting
Use the finished boot as a cutlery holder on a festive table.
