I love to use paper plates for parties or to deliver treats to neighbors but I often wish they were just a bit fancier and a whole lot more unique. You too? Want a fun solution? Add decorative machine stitching on a paper plate for a sweet and completely unique table setting! And the best part? It’s super easy!
Start with a regular paper plate in any style {I used square but round works equally well} and choose a thread color. I used off-white thread on a pale pink paper plate but any combination would be fun. Go with bold color or a monochromatic design or match your party theme.
Choose a decorative stitch on your sewing machine. Most sewing machines, even simple models, have a scallop stitch or something similar.
Place the plate under the presser foot and stitch all the way around. If you’re using a square plate, slowly rotate around the corner.
It takes just a couple of minutes to stitch each plate and the final result is a super cute embellished {but disposable} paper plate!
The decorative machine stitching adds a really fun touch to a plain paper plate …
… and is my new favorite go-to to fancify the simple! Next Christmas, the neighbors will all be getting baked goods on stitched paper plates!
How neat! Thanks for linking up to Tips & Tricks – hope to see you again next week! 🙂
Randi this is a super cute and easy idea. I will definitely use it on the disposable plates I take to the church hospitality functions. One question do you have specific size needle that works best?
I just used a standard needle … the general all-purpose needle. It worked great!