I decided to make a dust cover for a typewriter. You could quite easily adapt this process to make a cover for your sewing machine. Please keep in mind that I'm not a DIY blogger or writer of craft instructions (nor do I plan on becoming either—I've got way too much to do already!)
I searched and found that my favorite sewing guru had a tutorial on making a sewing machine cover! I watched the video and then ran to Joanns to get some fabric! You can check out the video just in case you need to make an easy sewing machine cover yourself! You can also find the pin here
After sewing by hand, you'll be in awe of the sewing machine. It makes quick and effortless work of your projects, and can even expand your capabilities. The details may vary a little depending on the make and model of your machine — so we suggest that you get familiar with the mechanics of your machine — but the fundamentals are the same.
Sewing machine bag For my bags I used quite a heavy woven cotton in two patterns, and canvas as thick as I could sew through! The size will fit a standard sized sewing machine with a bit of room to spare, you could adapt the measurements for a larger machine.
For those of you who adore patchwork like me, here's an absolutely adorable and easy project to sew up a patchwork sewing machine cover by Jessie Keating of Tiny House that's featured on Sew, Mama, Sew. [ via Twitter tinyhouse]
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Now on to the tutorial. I've been wanting a sewing machine cover for a long time now, so with the craft room remodel nearing completion, what better time to finally make one. Here's what it looks like:
And now you have a cute new cover for your sewing machine! I hope you like it! I'd love to see a photo if you make one up! Share. Tweet. Pin. Filed Under: Embroidery, Sewing, Sewing for the Home Tagged With: Embroidery, Flamingos, Organization, Sewing, sewing room « Show and Tell Link Party.
4. If you want to create a hole in the cover for your machine handle and cables, place the cover over your machine, mark in pins where the handle sits then cut out a hole (avoid curved edges for a simpler shape for binding). Repeat for the cables. 5. Sew on the binding – start with the base of the cover, then the cut out sections. 6.
For an inexpensive sewing machine cover, purchase a good quality pillow case from the thrift store or yard sale. Cut and shape the bottom, fancy open end to fit your sewing machine.
An easy to follow sewing pattern to create your very own Made For Me Sewing Machine pattern comes with full instructions to create both a custom fit machine cover and a standard fit cover, with tips on finishing edges with bias, adding a pocket on the back for your extension table, AND creating cut outs for those pesky power cords.
Inside: Easy tutorial for beginners to learn how to make a zippered pillow cover. It's easier than you think. I used to be afraid of my sewing machine. In fact, in an effort to avoid installing a zipper, I used hem tape on the first pillows I ever made, which didn't last and they sat on .
Sewing machine Quilter's ruler Scissors Pencil Large sheets of paper or newspaper (for pattern) DIRECTIONS: Pattern: 1/2" seam allowance is included in all the measurements. Measure the width of your machine from side to side at the widest part. Measure the height from the bottom to the highest point on the machine.
Cover Up is a sewing machine cover pattern with three different style options. Sewing machines come in a giant array of dimensions, and I wanted to take that into account. This was one of the most crucial points in the testing of this pattern.
Before you go to all the trouble to make a duvet cover, put the duvet on the bed with two layers of the fabric you intend to use. The lighter the fabric the better. Heavier fabrics render the properties of the duvet useless and make the sleeper more uncomfortable because of the weight on their feet and legs.
