Friday, June 13, 2014

Sew for Dad Tutorials: Day 4

It's the fourth day of our Sew for Dad tutorials, and today's project just goes to show that sometimes the fabric choice truly makes the gift. The fun novelty print we used--the "lots of shots" print from Kanvas' Man Cave IV collection--turns a simple concept into a gift any guy would love. Paired with a terrycloth backing, the fabric makes a perfect bar mat--keeping glass bottoms and the table/bar surface dry during a party! 




Materials:
  • 1/4 yard lots of shots print
  • One 16" x 22" black terrycloth towel (or 1/2 yard black terrycloth)
  • 1/4 yard black solid
Cutting:
From the lots of shots print:
One 8" x 22" strip

From the black terrycloth:
Two 8" x 22" pieces (if using a towel, you can simply fold it in half to measure approximately 8" x 22")

From the black solid:
Two 3-1/4" x 42" strips




Make the Bar Mat:

1. Using the chalk or fabric marking pen, draw quilting lines on the 8" x 22" lots of shots strip (We used diagonal lines 1" apart.) Layer the marked fabric right side up on the double layer of terrycloth and pin in place. 



2. Machine quilt with coordinating color thread, following the marked lines. Trim the quilted piece to measure 7" x 20". 

3. Sew the two 3-1/4" x 42" black solid strips short ends together and press strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Use to bind the bar mat. Note: We wanted a wider binding that almost looked like a border, which is why we used 3-1/4" wide strips and a 3/8" seam allowance.



You can use this same idea with a larger piece of fabric to make a drying mat for dishes by the kitchen sink. (It might not be well received as a Father's Day gift, though!)



You can win a pack of 10" squares of these fun Man Cave prints. To enter, simply sign up to follow the Benartex blog via a blog reader or follow by email (both options are in the right hand sidebar) and leave a comment telling us you did so. For a second entry, like us on Facebook and let us know you did so. Also, in your comment, tell us about any father's day plans you have for this year. This giveaway is open through Monday, June 16 at 11:59 PM EST. 


Don't miss our other Sew for Dad tutorials:
Day 1: Kelly from My Quilt Infatuation with a quilt using Who's on First
Day 2: Benartex blog design team with a travel roll using Venezia
Day 3: Jaime from That's My Letter with a work apron using Man Cave prints
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35 comments:

  1. I like you on facebook
    My Dad is no longer alive but my children are all coming home this weekend to celebrate with their dad/ my hubby!

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  2. pretty nice mata and fun fabrics!!

    I follow via email and GFC

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  3. I like you on facebook.Thanks and have a great weekend!

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  4. I follow via GFC and email. We will probably have my in-laws over for dinner to celebrate Father's Day and my MIL's birthday that was earlier this week.

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  5. I follow through email. We are going to the movies for fathers' day. Celebrating with the kids later too.

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  6. Hi, I follow with email and GFC.

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  7. I also like you on FB. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  8. I also follow you on Facebook. No special plans for Father's Day. We don't have any children living nearby.

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  9. I follow via email. Cute idea!

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  10. I follow via email. Our whole family (4 generations) will be together for Father's Day brunch at my daughter and son-in-laws home.

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  11. I follow via email. lori.hada@gmail.com. My father is in a nursing home just up the street from us so a carry in meal is in order.

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  12. I follow Benartex on Facebook. kanshop2@yahoo.com

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  13. This fabric is so cool!!! I am already following Benartex on FB!!!

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  15. I am following your blog via Blolovin' and by email!! Thanks!

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  16. I follow Benartex on by email. No plans for fathers day yet. We havent decided if we are having a grill out by my sons pool or mine.

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  17. I follow via email subscription.

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  19. I 'liked' Benartex on FB. We are planning to enter our 1960 Olds Dynamic 88 in an annual Fathers' Day classic car show.

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  20. I follow via e-mail. Thanks for the tutorial on the drying mat, I need to make one for my son-in-law., he has a man cave. Thank you for the chance.

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  21. Liked on Facebook as well. Thanks.

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  22. I already follow your blog. We're going to my step-son's house for a Father's Day breakfast.

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  23. I already follow via email. Our son and daughter in law are taking my husband and myself to lunch after church.

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  24. I like Benartex on Facebook already.

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  25. I already follow via bloglovin. Thanks! sarah@forrussia.org

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  26. I am a facebook follower, a Bloglovin and email follower and get the Mr.B's preview packs. I made my father in law a hot rod pillowcase to go with the hot rod quilt I made for him at Christmas.

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