Talk about a super quick, really rewarding craft project!! Today I'm going to show you how to make these Quick Fabric Covered Magnets in under 5 minutes!!
When using another blog's tutorial as inspiration, I always want to take a moment to tell you about that blog and the original tutorial. I just think that's the right thing to do, don't you?
Today's project was created based on the
Jennifer is a super sweet woman whose blog, The Life of Jennifer Dawn, is super family friendly!! She has a bunch of great tutorials and inspirational projects for you to browse through.
If you don' t have time to make many crafts, you should check out her Etsy shop, Bluebird Cottage Designs.
At the end of the tutorial, I will explain the adjustments you'll need to make in order to cover square/rectangle and heart shapes with fabric. They can be a bit tricky so be sure to read these "adjustments".
Here's the Quick Fabric Covered Magnets Tutorial...
SUPPLIES
Wood Shapes
Fabric
Felt
Magnets
Glue
Hot glue & glue gun
Step 1: PREP FABRICS
Cut Fabric: Cut pieces of fabric about 1/2"-3/4" larger than the wooden shape.
Cut Felt Backing: Trace your wooden shape onto felt in coordinating colors and cut out.
Step 2: COVER WOODEN SHAPE
Stitch Edges: Sew a loose running stitch around the edge of the shape.
Cinch Fabric: Place the wooden shape in the center of the fabric and cinch the fabric around the shape.
Tie a knot to hold the fabric tight around the wooden shape.
Step 3: GLUE FELT BACKING
Using tacky glue, attach the felt to the back of the fabric-covered wood piece.
Step 4: ADD MAGNETS
With a hot glue gun, attach a magnet to the felt side of the shape.
FINISHED!!
SQUARE SHAPE ADJUSTMENTS

Trim the corners of the fabric squares so that they are a bit rounded.
Follow the rest of the steps described above.
HEART SHAPE ADJUSTMENTS
Trim the bottom point of the fabric heart so that it is rounded.
Sew a running stitch around the edge of the fabric and then cinch it around the wooden heart.
Add a stitch from the bottom of the heart to the top indent and back to the bottom; pull the thread tight so the fabric fits tightly into the top indent.
Follow the rest of the steps described above.
Be sure to check out Jennifer's original Fabric Magnet Tutorial too for more great ideas!!
Thanks for reading!! Until next time...