Things You'll Need
Compass
Pencil
Scissors
8 dressmaking pins
Paper glue or fabric glue
Paper or fabric cones make beautiful centerpieces for a special celebration when filled with flowers or fruit. Make a stunning centerpiece for a Thanksgiving table by crafting a cone from Thanksgiving-themed fabric and filling with fresh fruit. Make paper cones as ice cream holders, or craft miniature fabric cones for unique party favors. Whether you are making a paper cone or a fabric cone, start with a basic circular cone pattern.
Step 1
Draw a large circle on paper with a compass and pencil. If you don't have a compass, use a large paper plate. The actual cone will be as tall as the radius of your circle, so choose the size of your circle accordingly.
Video of the Day
Step 2
Cut the circle out with scissors.
Step 3
Fold the circle in half, then fold in half again. Unfold the circle.
Step 4
Pin the paper circle to fabric (skip this step if you are making a paper cone), then cut out the fabric circle.
Step 5
Cut out one quarter of the paper circle, along the fold lines (if your paper circle is pinned to the fabric, cut out that also).
Step 6
Unpin the paper and fabric circles. Bring the two cut edges of the circle together to make the cone (overlap the edges to make a narrower cone).
Step 7
Glue the edges of the paper cone together and secure with dressmaking pins until the glue is dry.
Tip
Buy fabric stiffener if you are using flimsy fabric: spray the fabric and allow to dry before you assemble the cone.
Video of the Day