The first thing you need to do is select some coordinating fabrics (or you could just use one fabric if you really wanted to) and cut five, 5 inch squares (one of these will be the back of your coaster). As you can see, I did not take the time to cut my fabric evenly. This definitely does affect the outcome of your coaster. If you want your coasters to look precise, you should cut your fabric exactly.
Then you will fold four of the squares in half, and assemble them as shown (like you're closing a cardboard box, where each one overlaps the next). Be sure to have the folded edge facing inward.
Assemble them on top of the fifth square. Be sure to have your fabric's "good side" facing up when doing this, as you will fold the coaster inside-out later and will want the pretty side facing the back at that point. I made that mistake with one of my coasters, so learn from me!
Press them with your iron to get everything flat and pretty. Then pin it all together. (I didn't get a picture of this step.)
Sew around the edges (this is much easier if you put the coaster "top-down." Sew all the way around. You do not need to leave a hole for flipping it, as you would for a pillow or other item.
Find the center of your coaster and flip it inside out from there. Push out the corners.
And you have a finished coaster!
And it is machine washable if needed!
Please note, I photographed two different coasters during this process. My fabric does not have magical color-changing powers. = )
I'd imagine you could make pot holders out of these with bigger fabric pieces. Or stuff it and have a pin cushion or you could stuff it with candy or something else and use it as gift packaging and then tell the person that they also have a coaster! Fun, fun!
I actually have not had a chance to use one of my coasters yet, but I will soon! Need some coasters? Or a cute gift for a friend? Get sewing! -Kristen
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