Quilt Block Sewing Machine Cover
by Vandarra Robbins |
This month we're beginning our new Series Project, a
wonderful interpretation of the new Pansies
& Ivy collection with a home décor
twist. Over the next six months, we'll present original sewing room
accessory designs by Vandarra Robbins. Our survey results showed that many
of you enjoy combining your quilting skills with crafts and home décor;
we hope you'll enjoy these easy-to-sew essentials, including this month's
sewing machine cover, a wall organizer, scissor holder, window valance,
armchair pincushion /caddy, and a chair cushion/pillow.
The featured Floral Block quilt block design will be
repeated in several of the pieces - click
here to view these instructions - these instructions will be available
throughout the series. |
Sewing Machine Cover
NOTE: All seam
allowances are ½" unless otherwise noted.
Taking Measurements
Measure the sewing machine: Use the larger number of any
common areas. For example, if the bottom width measures 11" and the
top width measures 10", use 11" for the measurement. Remember to
include the hand wheel in your measurements.
A=measure width across the top and bottom.
B=measure height
C=measure from front of the machine to the back of the machine
D=measure from bottom, up the side, over the top and down the side |
R13 Pansies & Ivy
- 1 yard Patt. 1031-177D -- purple spaced pansy
- ¼ yard T461-177D -- lilac texture (optional piping)
(2 times the measurement of D)
- 10" square of fabric backing (this design used
the same as for the machine cover)
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Cutting Edge
Note:
Measure your sewing machine as shown. Add the following to your
measurements:
- 1" seam allowances ( ½" per side),
¾" ease, and 1" hems
- 1 front, 1 back as per measurement A x B
- 1 center band as per measurement C x D
- 2 ½ yards of ¼" thick cording
- 2 ½ yards x 4" wide stripe of straight grain
fabric for piping
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Instructions
- Fold and press 1" hems on the back, front and
center band. Do not sew yet.
- Center finished quilt block on the front piece. Have
the bottom of the block at least 1 ½" from the folded hem edge.
At the quilt block top in the center, pin out about ½". This
will allow for a little wiggle room in the pocket.
- Attach the block to the cover by stitching in the
ditch of the pinned binding seam.
- To make piping, fold up and press ½" hem on
piping fabric at both ends. Cover cord with fabric, right sides
together and sew. Use a zipper foot to stitch close to the cording.
Trim seam allowance to ½". At each end pull out and trim about
½" of cord.
- Attach piping to front and back pieces starting at
the pressed edge of the hem. Clip piping fabric when turning the
corners to make it lie flatter.
- Matching pressed hem edges, attach back and front to
the center band. Stitch together.
- Pin hems in place and stitch from piping to piping,
backstitching at the beginning and the end.
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| Next Month: Wall
Organizer with clear vinyl pockets! |
