Although, WinRAR is only supported on Windows. WinZip can be used cross-platform including Windows and Mac devices.

WinRAR and WinZip are both used for compressing and extracting files but they’re slightly different.

And there aren’t any insulated layers to protect your hand from a hot dish. If the rubber shelf liner comes into contact with a hot surface, it will melt. Not to be all captain obvious here, but these jar openers shouldn’t be used as pot holders. Store your jar opener in a kitchen drawer, or hang it by its loop, so it’ll be easy to find. To use, just grip the fabric side in your hand, and use the “grippy” side to grab ahold of a lid and turn. Here’s what your jar opener should look like when it’s done. The needle will have perforated the paper, so it’ll be easy to remove.įor the record: I prefer sewing 1/8″ and 1/2″ seams around the outside of the jar opener because it makes it easier to remove the paper.

When you’re done, peel the paper off the back. This will help to secure the shelf liner to the other layers. You’ll end up sewing the paper to your jar opener, but it’s easy enough to remove later.ĭraw an “X” in the center of your jar opener. To eliminate this problem, just stick a piece of paper between the shelf liner and the machine. Since the shelf liner will be facing down for this step, it’ll grip your sewing machine and prevent the fabric from moving, when you try to sew. I experimented with positioning the needle 1/4″ in and 1/2″ in, and found I preferred 1/2″ (it makes a later step easier). Then, move the needle in further, and sew around a second time. Place your needle, 1/8″ from the edge of your jar opener, and stitch all the way around. Then, flip your jar opener right side out tuck in the open seam and pin. Pin the ribbon loop to one of the corners, if using. Stack the pieces of fabric right sides facing together, with the shelf liner sandwiched between them.

Also cut a 4.5″ piece of ribbon, if you’d like to give your jar opener a loop for hanging. What You Do:Ĭut out two 7.5″ x 7.5″ squares from your fabric, and another 7.5″ x 7.5″ square from the rubber shelf liner. One five-foot roll is enough to make nine jar openers, so you may even want to make some for gifts. This jar opener uses rubber shelf liner for the “grippy” part. How to Make a Jar Opener What You’ll Need:Ĭotton fabric (enough to cut two 7.5″ x 7.5″ squares)Ī sewing machine ( This is the machine that I have) You can even use fabric scraps to make it. If you don’t have a jar opener to help you open difficult lids, this one is easy to make. View our disclosure.īack in the day, businesses used to give out free jar openers as a way to advertise, so everyone had one tucked in a kitchen drawer.

Free jar opener