Let’s face it. Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band. It’s gotta be there. It’s gotta stretch. But does it have to be ugly? Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so. She created a tutorial to make your own belly band to hide that ugly stretch panel.
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9 Ways to Sew a Fabric Trivet From Your Scraps
If you enjoy sewing, you probably have a healthy stash of scrap fabric, little bits of fabric left over from previous projects. (Or maybe an unhealthy stash, depending on how much you have!) A fabric trivet is a great project to use up some of those scraps! Larger than a coaster but smaller than a pillow, a fabric trivet is the perfect size to try out a new patchwork technique. All those scraps are perfect for a patchwork project like this! This is a bite-sized project that is always useful in your kitchen. You can use just about any patchwork design or technique to make a trivet. But if you’re looking for inspiration to get you started, here are 9 ways to sew a trivet from your scrap fabric!
If your scrap bin is full – or even overflowing, like mine tends to always be – these projects will give you a reason to reduce the volume and put your pretty fabric scraps to good use. Make one for yourself or to give as a gift. Read on to see all the pretty – and useful – trivet designs you can sew from your fabric scraps!
Log Cabin Hexi Potholder Free Sewing Pattern by Sew Can She
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Patchwork Trivets with Circular Quilting by Sew4Home
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Scrappy Happy Trivet by Stitching Notes
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How to Make a Trivet by Create Whimsy
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Scrappy Patchwork Trivet – A Scrapbusting Project by My Poppet
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Quilted Mini House Trivets by Minki’s Work Table on We All Sew
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How to Sew Fabric Trivets with Fabric Twine by Easy Peasy Creative
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Folded Star Pot Holder | A Tutorial by Patchwork and Poodles
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Quick and Easy Hot Pad Tutorial by Patchwork Posse
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jodi-lynn says
I love this I’m having my 3rd baby and everytime I worry about my shirt being to short and showing the ugly belly panel and all the maternity pants fall down on me when I walk it’s so frustrating, I can’t wait to make my own cause there is no way I spending full price on those stupid ingrid and isabel ones. Thank you.
Belinda says
I have made a belly band for myself during my previous pregnancies but this time I am having twins and gonna need a lot of extra room. These homemade belly bands give you the option of choicing which colors you would like to make yourself.