Sew Fun

I worked on my first sewing project since the initial mini-pillow case and I have to say, it came out pretty well.  Of course there are mistakes here and there, but overall, I must say I am pleased.  The project I chose is from a book called One Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins.  This book is wonderful! It has a multitude of beginner sewing projects that use only a yard of fabric (plus some other things like thread and elastic). 

As I said, my first project was a sewing machine cover that taught me a few new techniques.  I learned how to sew a single hem as well as how to customize corners.  I’ll post pictures and a mini tutorial below.  Enjoy!

Step 1:  Cut your fabric.  You will need two pieces for the cover, I measured mine to be 15” tall and 25” wide.  You will also need to cut two pieces for the pocket.  I cut mine to be 10” tall and 15” wide.

Step 2:  Make your pocket.  After ironing the fabric, I placed the two pocket pieces with the right side of the material facing each other then stitched along all four sides, leaving a 3” space unstitched on one of the long sides. 

Flip the pocket right side out and edge stitch along the entire pocket. 

Next, stitch the pocket to the right side of one of the cover pieces.  You want the pocket to be 1.5” from the bottom of the cover and centered evenly in the middle.  

Sew the pocket leaving the top part open to be used as a pocket.

Step 3:  Make the cover.  Iron down the bottom edge of the fabric then sew to create a pretty hem.  

Face the two cover pieces right side in and sew along the edges, leaving the bottom open.

I measured from the seam 3” in on the top of the cover, creating a square.  Do this on each side. 

Cut out the square and pinch the top and side stitches together. 

Pin down this small edge and sew it together.

Now, flip your sewing cover right side out and enjoy your success!