Crafty Corner: Table Shirt

I actually found time for and completed a sewing project last night. It's been awhile since I have done such things, so I thought I would share.

Many of my household sewing projects stem from a problem that needs solving, and this was no exception. 

Awhile back, my furball friend decided that it was cool to chomp on my wooden night stand:

So, I tried a few things that pet experts suggest (they didn't work). My temporary solution:

Super classy, right? After a few months of waking up to this travesty of a decorating nightmare, I could take it no longer!

I got some fabric that suited the style of the room a little more, measured and cut 5 squares:

I pressed seams all around the center square and one edge of the 4 remaining squares. Then sewed a side panel to each of the center seams along the matching pressed seam lines. It looked like a first aid cross (if that's helpful for a visual). I placed the piece onto the tabletop with the flaps hanging down each side to make sure it was fitting snug. I then pinned 2 side pieces together at the corner working down to the bottom, sewed and repeated the process all the way around. And finished with turning up the bottom edge all the way around to hem into place. 

So much better! My bedside table is protected from kitty abuse and I am pretty sure feels quite fancy in its new table shirt:)