Cover Old Mason Jar Lids In Fabric To Create Charming Pantry Storage

When you use uniform mason jars to store several different dry goods, it can be hard to quickly tell the containers in your pantry apart, especially those further in the back. Luckily, there are tons of genius mason jar hacks to get your kitchen organized, including this simple DIY: creating fabric lid covers for storage jars. With a little scrap fabric and elastic, you can hand-sew or use a sewing machine to make adorable, stretchy bonnets that fit perfectly over mason jar lids. For those who can't sew, fabric and ribbon or twine can also be used to easily craft adorable fabric covers for your jar lids.

Not only do these darling fabric covers make your mason jar storage look more charming, but they can also help you label the contents. You could attach a tag to the cover that says what's inside the jar. Alternatively, craft multiple lid bonnets in different colors or patterns, allowing you to quickly tell the jars apart.

There are so many ways to style fabric toppers for mason jar lids. With stretchy, sewn covers, consider using two different fabrics for a reversible design. If you prefer the no-sew option, try textured fabrics with more personality. For example, vintage-looking lace doilies can transform old mason jars into gorgeous countertop storage. These simple covers will bring color and texture to your pantry for cute, farmhouse-style storage.

For this project, you'll want to use a fabric that is not stretchy, such as linen or cotton. Once you've chosen a material, lay your mason jar lid on the fabric. Measure two inches out from the metal lid, and draw a larger circle. Cut out two of these pieces to make each jar lid cover. With the right sides facing in, sew the two fabric circles together, leaving a small gap to flip the round pocket inside-out. This is also where you'll insert the elastic band. At Hobby Lobby, a pack of white knit elastic is around $2, keeping this DIY budget-friendly.

Turn the cover right-side-out, and iron it. Now, you'll want to sew a seam around the circle to create a tube for the elastic band. Measure about half an inch from the edge of the cover, and sew all the way around it. 

Cut a piece of elastic to be 2 inches shorter than the circumference of the lid, and attach a safety pin to one end. Pull the stretchy band through the opening in the cover and all the way around. Sew the two ends of the elastic together, and close the opening to finish the project. Fit the bonnet over the lid of a closed jar. If you'd like to have extra ruffles around the edges of the jar lid cover, create two half-inch seams around the project instead of one. Cut a small slit between the two inner seams to insert your elastic band.

If you're not the best with a needle and thread, it's much easier to make a simple no-sew cover for your mason jar lid. Cut out a circle or square piece of your material that's a little larger than the mason jar lid. The excess material will hang down around the lid for a cute skirt effect. Cutting your fabric with pinking shears will create sturdier edges. Though you can use scissors, your jar lid covers may fray faster.

Align the center of the fabric with the middle of the jar lid, ensuring it's even. Now, you'll need something to hold the material in place. A clear hair elastic or rubber band will keep the fabric taut across the ring portion of the lid. To hide the band, tie ribbon or twine around the lid. Add a decorative tag to the string for labeling the jar.

Glue the fabric onto the mason jar lid to make it a more permanent feature. Apply hot glue around the ring of the lid, lay the fabric over the top of the jar, and press the edges of the material into the adhesive. For decoration, tie a bow around the lid, gluing it onto the fabric. In addition to decorating the lids, you can cover your jars in fabric to make the cutest storage containers and conceal their contents.