Monthly Project for March, 2003
Sewing Machine Cover
Take a moment to recall all the projects you have sewn for your home, family and friends and give yourself a pat on the back! But have you been nice to your sewing machine lately? Now would be a good time to take it in for a tune-up or give it a good cleaning and a new needle. This month's project is dedicated to our hard working sewing machines that allow us to create such wonderful projects. Our machine cover uses only 1 piece of fabric (2 pieces for a nap design). The focus fabric with quilting kitty cats is very cute and should fit into any sewing room decor. Order a few extra yards and make matching curtains and chair covers for a whole room make over! If you have any questions please email: lani@gotfabric.com.
Aloha,
Lani
*Read through directions BEFORE starting any project
**Prewash fabric BEFORE cutting/sewing
Finished Project
Approx. size 13" tall X 22-1/2" wide; fits mosts standard sewing machines without embroidery attachment
Materials Needed
- 1 yd Quilting Kittens fabric
- Thread to match
- 1-1/3 yds. black grosgrain ribbon 1/2" wide (optional)
Cutting
Cut 2 pcs 24" wide X 15" tall (note if fabric has a nap design and cut so the print runs in the correct direction)
* All seams 5/8
Sewing
With RS (right sides) together stitch top and sides; finish seams with overlock/serge/pinking, your choice. Leaving cover inside out drape over your sewing machine. Corner points will protrude; match corner seams with top center seam, pin. Remove from machine. Measure/mark 2" from point. Stitch across point for squared corner. Repeat for second corner. Finish seams overlock/serge/pink. Place cover on machine, pin/mark hem; press, topstitch.
Optional: Place grosgrain ribbon approx. 1-1/2" above hem and topstitch with matching or contrasting thread.
Embellishments: applique, quilt block, scissor pocket, piping, lace trim - let your imagination run free!