Learn to Make a Jar Opener That Really Works with Becky Goldsmith

[@harryburkett7754]

I have started sewing a small magnet into one corner so the jar opener is kept on the fridge. These make opening jars so easy!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

great idea!

[@maryfromthemountains]

I made some of these, but I cut the fabric larger than the shelf liner and then just made a fabric border all the way around the liner, so I was stitching on fabric the entire time. That way I didn't have to use my walking foot or worry about the shelf liner sticking to my foot.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

That makes sense :-).

[@janetmartin7719]

I do it that same way. 🙂

[@michellegagner6543]

That's what I do too

[@debrayakel2447]

That’s a great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@barbzacc1316]

Great tip on what side of the rubber goes outside.

[@maryequilter31]

If you don’t have a Teflon foot, you can use regular scotch tape on the bottom of your foot. Trick I picked up from many bag makers, some vinyls stick badly and it works on them

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I had not heard that! Thanks :-).

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

What a great idea! I have tons of that shelf liner taking up space in a closet, I think I will make some of these as stocking stuffers!

[@lolaholt6835]

Me too!!! I reorganized my kitchen cabinets about a year ago and bought waaayyyy too much shelf liner. lol

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

@@lolaholt6835 I made a bunch… did you? 😄

[@lolaholt6835]

@Hodgepodge Harmony I'm going to this weekend!! I have tons of scrap fabric and this would be a great way to put it to use!

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

@@lolaholt6835 they whip up so quickly, have fun!

[@elayned6147]

Well now, thinking I’m going to make me a few of these. Maybe also one for Mum. Thanks 🙏 good idea

[@Retired-l7i]

Excellent tutorial

[@bettywhittington9654]

Before my daughter bought me a Teflon foot, I used tissue paper for gifts. You can get a lot at dollar tree. I also put the tape on the plate of the machine a few times before I realized just be sure to keep fabric to the bottom.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@celestialspiritstudio]

Love ‘em! I cut some squares out yesterday to make today. Can’t wait to sew these.🙂 Funny that your video juuuust popped up in my feed… things that make you go hummmmm!!🤔

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Have fun!

[@annpierce6979]

Always good info, Becky. Thanks!

[@roxannesmith6656]

Great idea, thanks for sharing ! 😊

[@sharonbourque]

Great tutorial. Thanks Becky.

[@debbymccauley4774]

I think it would help to use a Teflon foot so it would glide over the rubber shelf liner.🧵🪡

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

sure, if you have a teflon foot that might be good. I don't have one so can't really say yea or nay.

[@sheilakeating9089]

I decided tp make mine wrong side to wrong side when finished I used my picking shears to trim the edges then I made another seam that was about 3/8 " away from the first stitching.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

That sounds like a good way to make them too :-).

[@joycej9415]

Thanks, I think I will try doing it that way 😊

[@markwilliams1824]

Awesome idea! 🎉

[@charlottecampbell417]

Excellent video. Ex-cell-lent!!!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Thank you kindly!

[@larrainewemyss2168]

To save the corners issue, could you make a 6 inch circle instead?..just a thought..

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Sure... try it and let us know :-)

[@suehorn4182]

Great idea 💡

[@queenslanddiva]

I sewed mine with baking paper on the back. Then I just removed it when I had done the stitching. The walking foot didn't work for me.

[@PhotoKaz]

Nice. This is the first video on youtube that I have seen that only uses ONE layer of fabric. A friend wants me to make these but cannot tell me if there is one fabric or two in the making of the one she got.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I suppose you could use two layers but I thought it was overkill.

[@sharronmeyer7989]

Cannot wait to make some. Opening jars is a real issue for me these days.

[@cpech2]

I have an older machine so could I get a walking foot for it ?

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

It’s likely that you can. Check with your local sewing machine place or google it. Check reviews if you buy online. The cheapest options are not always best.

[@Sandra-ul8pu]

Can these be washed? Sandra B. ❤️

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I always prewash my fabric so mine fabric is unlikely to shrink more. If you are using fabric that has not been washed, your should expect the fabric to shrink some. But other than that, I think they would wash. And probably air dry

[@ahafun2010]

maybe a good little Christmas gifts . . . !

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Yes, I agree! Perfect for a stocking or paired with something-like jam!

[@ahafun2010]

@@BeckyGoldsmith right - something in a jar with a tight lid, teehee!!! actually thinking of a couple of places where I need to have a little something for about 45 people - and who doesn't have to open jars?!

[@kathleenstoin671]

These are nice, but I just put on my rubber kitchen gloves to open jars. Works almost all the time.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Yup, I'm sure that works :-).

[@PinkSparkleyPeep]

❤

[@bigs1546]

wrong sides together and use a binding to join - simpler all round.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I suppose it’s simpler if you like adding binding 🤷‍♂️

[@lifehappens587]

Too much trouble for a lid twister, I mean…just use the stuff Without all the trouble of the fabric being sewn to it 🙄

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Sure, you can do that :-). This is for those of us who want the jar twister to also be pretty. To each their own, right?

[@marywhisler4333]

Pbly last a lot longer with fabric. Fabric is usually included in sewing videos 😊