I read some of the comments about the bowl winding up flat, but you don't rinse ALL of the stabilizer out. If you do, you could use a fabric stiffner or just make some yourself by cutting up some of the Water Soluble stabalizer and putting it into a spray bottle (or even a bowl) with warm water and let it melt then spray or dip your bowl, form it over a glass or plastic bowl and let it dry overnight. It will keep it's shape nicely.

My 4 year old Grandson just made one of these bowls and it was his first "on his own" project. He picked out the scrap threads and the threads to sew it with, the bowl size, and did all the sewing all by himself! I had to put the sewing machines foot pedal onto a small stool so that his foot could reach the pedal to sew. He was SO excited to see the project the HE made! I made some fabric and yo yo flowers and filled the bowl and it is now proudly displayed on our fireplace mantel!

When finished making it flat you couls dip it in fabric starch (full strength) and shap over a bowl or small coffee can. Let dry for 24 hours.

thought it was suppose to be lighter weight stabilizer on top...what about the temporary spray glue.. and needle size.. ...was very pleased with how easy your site was to access...best ever!!

The directions say to wash the stabilizer out,but you need to not wash it all the way out so it will keep it's shape when it dries.

I would use a heavy starch to make it's form. I have done this with crochet baskets from fabric to show at shows. They keep their shape nicely.

Since this bowl will not hold it's shape, I would just leave it flat. A set of 4-6 small ones would make cute coasters, or larger ones could be used as doilies or place mats. Great kids' project, would make a fun teacher gift.