Last Friday I shared a tablescape with you that featured a Pretty Cutlery Pocket that can also hold flowers or a small gift. Today I offer a super easy tutorial on how to create it.
Pretty Cutlery Pocket
Any ideas what I made the pocket from?
A few years ago my sister in law had given me a box of sewing notions that had belonged to my mother in law. Included was scraps of vintage drapery pleating tape. I hung on to the bits because you can rarely find cotton pleating tape anymore.
After a good ironing, I took a 26-inch piece of the pleating and created a 1/2 inch double fold hem on one end.
Flipping the pleating tape over I laid out the cutlery and decided how deep the pocket should be and then ironed it in place. You can also see that I created another 1/2 inch double folded hem at the top of the pocket.
Sew the top edge of the pocket hem first and then sew up the two sides. (While you could hot glue the fabric in place I wanted the pockets to be washable.)
The pocket can then be filled with so many pretty things.
Happy Monday!
Laura
These are so pretty, Laura! Fun to use with any seasonal tablescape.
Mary Alice
This is so clever. I love this idea.
Great! I love when somebody makes something new out of something old. Bonus points when it is not just functional, but attractive too.
Very pretty, Laura! You are right that this is hard to come by! I last used it over 20 years ago to make pinch pleat drapes!
Oh my these are adorable, what a great idea 😉 thanks for sharing….
Smiles~
Mari
This makes a beautiful and elegant presentation.
Laura, these are adorable… and very chic! I love the fabric you used and the wonderful diy!
Very clever DIY both pretty and functional. Your tablescape is very attractive. I know the birthday party was enjoyable.
so pretty and so very chic. what a great use for the older fabric.
Wow, I thought maybe you had used some ribbon to make them but that is an even better idea. It's tough and durable and very clever!
Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas! 🙂