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10 simple projects that fit in brown paper bags

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3 Belt Bag fun fanny pack

14 Serving Strip quilted table runner

17 Stuck on You wrist pincushion

21 Tech Savvy computer case

23 Toast of the Town wine bottle bag

26 Wrist Watch button bracelet

6 Everyday Tote simple bag

8 Face Time makeup brush holder

10 In the Mix ruffled apron

12 On a Roll napkin rings

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Free up your hands and still

carry all your essentials in

a stylish hip bag.

BELT Bag

by Nicki LaFoille

SUPPLIES½ yard of canvas

¼ yard of coordinating cotton lining fabric

Matching all-purpose thread

12”-long all-purpose zipper

1”-wide D-ring set

Hand sewing needle

CUT IT

Download the Belt Bag pattern from sewitallmag.com; cut out. Cut out the fabric pieces according to the pattern.

Measure your hip circumference where the bag will be worn; record.

From the canvas, cut one strap rectangle measuring 4”x the hip measurement.

SEW IT

Use ½”seam allowances unless noted otherwise.

Fold the pocket in half lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch the sides and lower edge, leaving a centered opening along the lower edge for turning. Clip the corners, and then turn the pocket right side out. Press the opening seam allowances ½” toward the wrong side.

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With right sides together, align the flaps; pin. Stitch the sides and upper edges using a ¼”seam allowance. Clip the corners, and then turn the flap right side out through the long open edge; set aside.

Fold the tab and strap in half length-wise with wrong sides together; press, and then unfold. Fold each long edge to meet at the center fold; press. Fold one strap short edge ½”toward the wrong side; press. Refold the tab and strap along the center foldline; edgestitch the open edges.

Wrap the tab around the D-ring set, aligning the raw edges; pin. Stitch as close as possible to the D-rings. Install a zipper foot onto the machine if necessary.

With the right sides facing up, center the zipper over the lining upper pocket, aligning the upper edges. Place the main upper pocket wrong side down over the zipper, sandwiching it; pin.

Install a zipper foot onto the machine. Move the zipper pull to the zipper center. Stitch through all layers as close as pos-sible to the zipper teeth. When you reach the zipper pull, end stitching and remove

the fabric from the machine. Move the zipper pull out of the way and continue stitching. Press the fabric upward.

With the right sides facing up, center the zipper over the lining lower pocket, aligning the edges. Place the main upper pocket wrong side down over the zipper, sandwiching it (1).

Stitch through all layers as close as possible to the zipper teeth, moving the zipper pull per the previous instructions. Press the fabric downward.

With right sides facing up, align the zip-per pocket over the lining body panel; pin.

With right sides facing up, center the pocket over one canvas body panel 2½”from the upper edge; pin. Edgestitch the pocket sides and lower edge, back-stitching at the pocket upper edges to secure and closing the opening with the stitching. Topstitch the pocket vertical centerline from the upper edge, back-stitching to secure.

With right sides together, align the inner-pocket panel with one canvas body panel. Stitch the sides and lower edge; press open the seams.

With right sides together, align the zipper-pocket panel with the remaining canvas body panel. Sandwich the tab and strap along opposite sides between the layers and 5⁄8”from the upper edge, align-ing the raw edges (2).

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5/8”

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(Tip)Use quilting cotton

instead of canvas to create a lighter-weight bag.

Stitch the sides and lower edge; press open the seams. Trim the zipper tape even with the seam allowances.

Flatten each lower corner, aligning the side and lower seams. Measure ½”along the seam; mark. Draw a line across the corner perpendicular to the seam at the mark; stitch along the line. Trim ¼”from the stitching line. Repeat to box the remaining lower corner and the each inner-bag lower corner.

With right sides together, insert the inner bag into the outer bag, matching the side seams and upper edges. Roll up

the strap to ensure it doesn’t get caught in the stitching. With the flap lining facing the inner bag, sandwich the flap between the bag layers, aligning all raw edges; pin (3).

Stitch the bag upper edge, leaving a 5”centered opening along the bag front.

Turn the bag right side out. Insert the inner bag into the outer bag. Press the upper edge, folding the opening seam allowances toward the wrong side.

Slipstitch the opening closed. e

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SUPPLIES1⁄2 yard each of 2 coordinating cotton fabrics

& canvas

Coordinating all-purpose thread

Rotary cutting system

Zipper foot

Removable fabric marker or chalk

Seam gauge

CUT IT

Designate one coordinating fabric as the outer fabric and the remaining fabric as the lining. Use a rotary cutting system to cut each piece.

From the outer fabric, cut one 4”x44” strap and two 14”x15” rectangles.

From the lining and canvas, cut two 14”x15” rectangles each.

SEW IT

Press the strap in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. Unfold the strap, and then press each long edge to the meet at the center foldline. Fold the strap in half lengthwise along the previ-ous foldline; press (1).

Set the machine to a 3.5mm stitch length. Install a zipper foot onto the ma-chine. Topstitch each strap long edge.

Create a handy tote to store all

of your essentials. Give the bag

more shape by incorporating

a fl at bottom, also known as

boxing the corners.

Everyday Toteby Aurora Sisneros

Watch Aurora create this bag on “Gusset Up,” episode 406 of Sew it All. Visit sewitalltv.com or sew.tv for more information.

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Cut the strap in half to create two 22”-long straps.

Position one canvas rectangle on a fl at work surface. Position one outer rectangle wrong side down over the canvas. Position the remaining outer rectangle right side down over the fabric stack. Place the remaining canvas rectangle over the fabric stack; generously pin the perimeter through all layers.

Align the lining rectangle edges with right sides together; pin the perimeter.

Install the standard presser foot onto the machine. Set the stitch length to 2.5mm. Using a 1⁄2” seam allowance, stitch the fabric-stack short side edges and lower long edge. This is the outer bag. Repeat to stitch the lining rectangles.

Position the outer bag on a fl at work surface. Manipulate the bag to align the side seams with the lower-edge seam (2).

Using a sewing gauge placed along the side seam, measure 11⁄2” from the corner, and then draw a line acrossthe triangle (3).

Stitch along the drawn line, and then trim the excess fabric to 1⁄2”.

Repeat to box the remaining outer corner and each lining corner.

To mark the strap placement, measure 3” from one side seam along the outer-bag upper edge; pin through the upper two layers (4). Repeat to pin-mark the bag-front and -back upper edge 3” from each side seam, creating four pin-marks.

Position one strap along the bag-front right side, aligning the bag and strap

raw edges and the strap ends with the pin-marks. Position the remaining strap along the bag-back right side, aligning the strap ends with the pin-marks; pin, making sure the straps aren’t twisted (5).

With right sides together, place the lining bag inside the outer bag. Align the side seams; pin. Make sure the seam allowances are folded in the same direc-tion from the outer and lining bag lower edge to the upper edge.

Pin the bag upper-edge perimeter. Stitch the upper edge using a 1⁄2” seam allowance, leaving a 4” opening between two handles on the bag back for turning. Turn the bag right side out through the opening. Push the lining inside the bag. Press the bag upper edge, turning the opening edges 1⁄2” toward the wrong side.

Beginning at one side seam, top-stitch the bag upper edge using a zipper foot and a 3.5mm stitch length, closing the opening edges with the stitching. e

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2. Lower-edge seam

Side seam

11⁄2”

3”

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FACE TIME Take your makeup brushes to go in a nifty organizer.

Multiple pockets help the brushes retain their shape

and laminated cotton makes for easy cleanup.

by Ellen March

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SUPPLIES1⁄3 yard of laminated cotton

20” length of ribbon or twill tape

Pencil

Masking tape


Point turner, chopstick or knitting needle

Adhesive hook-and-loop tape dot

Glue gun & hot glue sticks or fabric glue

(optional)

PREP IT

From the laminated cotton, cut three 10”x12” rectangles for the out-side, inside and pocket.

Fold the pocket in half widthwise with wrong sides together; finger-press the fold. The fold is the pocket upper edge.

Position the pocket over the inside rectangle right side, aligning the lower edges.

Using a pencil, draw a vertical line across the pocket width 21⁄4” from the pocket right edge. Draw another vertical line across the pocket width 2” from the previous mark. Draw another line 11⁄2” from the previous mark. Draw another three lines at 1” intervals from the previous mark.

Position masking tape pieces along the pocket, aligning the tape right edges with each mark (1). Erase the pencil markings.

SEW IT

Stitch along each pocket divider line, backstitching at the stitching beginning and end. Follow the masking tape edge to ensure a straight seam. Remove the masking tape.

Fold the ribbon in half widthwise. Abut the fold and the pocket right edge, positioning the ribbon upper edge along the pocket fold. Stitch along the ribbon fold to secure (2).

Position the outside rectangle over the inside rectangle with right sides together, sandwiching the pocket and ribbon.

Stitch the rectangle perimeter, using a 1⁄2”seam allowance and leav-ing a 4” opening along the upper edge for turning.

Clip the corners, and then turn the organizer right side out. Poke out the corners using a point turner, chopstitck or knitting needle.

Topstitch the organizer perimeter, closing the opening with the stitches.

Center the hook dot wrong side along the pocket upper edge within the center pocket-divider stitching lines. Place the hook loop on the hook dot with the ad-

hesive side facing up. Fold the organizer upper edge 3” toward the pocket, creating a fl ap and securing the hook dot. For a secure hold, stitch over the hook dot and loop dot independently, or permanently glue them in place using hot glue or fabric glue. e

SOURCEJanome provided the Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition sewing machine: janome.com.

pocket fold


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(Tip)If it’s difficult to mark the

laminated fabric, skip the pencil and only use masking tape.

Roll up the organizer and tie the ribbon

into a bow when not in use.

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SUPPLIES

1 yard of print cotton fabric (A; see “Source”)

21⁄2”x42” strip each of three coordinating print cotton fabrics

(B, C & D; see “Source”)

All-purpose thread

Rotary cutting system

Removable fabric marker

(Tip) When working with a large-scale

print, purchase extra fabric if needed to fussy cut the apron.


In the MixStitch a sweet apron with cheerful

ruffl e adornments. Complete this

project in less than an hour on a

rainy spring afternoon.

by Sharon Madsen

Purchase

the "In the Mix"

project kit at

shopsewitall.com

to have fabric at

the ready!

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CUT IT

From fabric A, cut one 20”x32” rect-angle for the apron, one 4”x32” rectangle for the waistband, two 4”x36” strips for the ties and one 1”x6” strip for the towel loop.

SEW IT

Use 1⁄2” seam allowances unless otherwise noted.

Designate one apron long edge as the lower edge. Double-fold the apron sides and lower edge 1⁄4” toward the wrong side, mitering the lower corners; press. Stitch close to the fi rst fold.

Fold the towel-loop long edges 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; press. Fold the strip in half lengthwise with wrong sides together; press, and then edge stitch the long open edge.

Place the apron right side up on a fl at work surface. Mark the apron upper edge 9” from the upper-right corner. Fold the towel loop in half widthwise, and then pin the short ends at the mark, aligning the raw edges; baste, using a 3⁄8” seam allowance.

Double-fold the fabric B, C and D long edges 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; press. Stitch close to each fi rst fold.

Baste each B-, C- and D-strip length-wise center, leaving long thread tails at the stitching beginning and end. Care-fully pull the bobbin thread tails, evenly distributing the gathers until the strips measure 191⁄2” long.

Mark the apron upper edge 9”, 11” and 13” from the apron upper-left

corner. Repeat to mark the apron lower edge 9”, 11” and 13” from the lower-left corner. Draw vertical lines connecting the upper- and lower-edge marks using a removable fabric marker.

Center one ruffl e strip along the left line. Adjust the gathers to fi t the line, if needed. Double-fold each ruffl e-strip lower end 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; pin. Stitch the ruffl e lengthwise center. Remove the basting. Repeat to attach one remaining ruffl e strip along each remaining drawn line.

With right sides together, align one tie short edge with one waistband short edge; stitch. Repeat to stitch the remain-ing tie to the opposite-waistband short edge. Designate one waistband edge as the upper edge.

Position the apron wrong side up on a fl at work surface. Position the waist-band right side down over the apron, aligning the upper edges and matching the waistband seams with the apron sides; pin (1). Stitch; press the seam toward the waistband.

Press the waistband long raw edge 1⁄2” toward the wrong side. Fold the tie short ends 1⁄2” toward the wrong side, mitering the corners; press. With wrong sides together, fold the waistband in half lengthwise, enclosing the apron and waistband raw edges; press, and then pin (2). Edgestitch the waistband lower and short edges. e

SOURCEFree Spirit Fabrics provided the fabric from the Annette Tatum Boho Collection: (866) 907-3305, freespiritfabric.com.

Reversed Ruffl es Easily make the apron reversible.

• Cut the apron pieces as directed. Cut one 20”x32” rectangle from coordi-nating fabric. For a truly reversible apron, cut one extra towel loop and extra ruffl es. Don’t hem the apron. Stitch the towel loop and ruffl es to the apron body following the instructions at left.

• Stitch the extra towel loop and extra ruffl e strips and stitch to the coordi-nating fabric rectangle.

• Align the coordinating rectangle and apron edges with right sides together; pin. Stitch the sides and lower edges using a 1⁄2” seam allowance. Turn the apron right side out; press, and then baste the upper edge. Add the waistband and ties to fi nish the apron following the previous instructions, treating the double-layer apron as one.

Thread a towel through the loop

for easy access when cooking.

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* Supplies listed are enough to make one napkin ring.

SUPPLIES (NAPKIN RING)

4” x 7” rectangle of floral print fabric

Coordinating Perle cotton embroidery floss

All-purpose thread

One ¼”-diameter snap

Hand embroidery needle

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Learn the hand embroidery stitchesneeded for this project on page 29.

Stitch a set of whimsical embroidered napkin

rings in time to decorate for tonight’s dinner

party. Each ring takes less than 30 minutes to

complete and is a great project for using up

small felt and fabric scraps.

SEW ITFold the fabric rectangle in half lengthwise with rightsides together; press. Stitch 1⁄4” from the long raw edge.

Turn the rectangle right side out; press, centering theseam on the wrong side. Fold the short ends 3⁄8”toward the wrong side; press.

Thread the needle with one strand of embroidery floss.Blanket stitch the rectangle perimeter.

Position the rectangle right side up. Hand stitch themale snap 3⁄4” from one short edge, stitching only throughthe upper fabric layer.

Turn the rectangle to the wrong side. Hand stitch thefemale snap 3⁄4”from the opposite short edge, stitchingonly through the upper fabric layer.

Select a motif to decorate the napkin ring.

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SUPPLIES (FLOWER)

1½”-diameter circle of floral print fabric

3” square of coordinating felt for petals

Two small scraps of green felt

Perle cotton embroidery floss in two coordinating colors

Cotton or polyester fiberfill

Hand embroidery needle

CUT ITDownload and cut out the On a Roll Flower template atsewnews.com/sewitall.

Cut four petals from the 3”felt square. Cut two leaves from the green felt.

SEW ITPosition the napkin ring right side up. Fold each petalalong the foldline. Arrange the folded petals in a squareon the napkin ring short end opposite the male snap. Tack each petal in place along the foldline, stitching onlythrough the upper fabric layer.

Position each leaf straight edge beneath the petals, referring to the photo above for placement. Tack the shortedges, stitching only through the upper fabric layer.

Hand stitch the circle perimeter close to the edge.Pull the thread to gather the circle edge. Stuff a smallamount of fiberfill into the circle to form a ball, and thensecure the gathered edge with a few stitches. Stitch the gathered edge at the flower center.

FINISH ITThread the needle with one strand of embroidery floss.Stitch several French knots on the flower center. Threadthe needle with one strand of the second embroidery floss color. Stitch a row of French knots along the flower center perimeter.

SUPPLIES (LEAVES)

1½”x 2” rectangle of brown felt

Three ¾” x 1½” rectangles of green felt

Brown Perle cotton embroidery floss

CUT ITDownload and cut out the On a Roll Leaves template atsewnews.com/sewitall.

Cut three stems from thebrown felt and three leaves from the green felt.

SEW ITPosition the napkin ring right side up. Position thestems along the napkin ring short end opposite the malesnap. Thread the needle with one strand of embroideryfloss. Stitch each stem, using a running stitch and stitch-ing only through the upper fabric layer.

FINISH ITPosition a leaf at each stem upper edge. Freehandstitch the leaf veins using a backstitch. e

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Why go to all the trouble to make napkin rings for purchasednapkins? Make your own fabricnapkins in no time.

8 Cut a 20” square from the fabric.

8 Double-fold the upper and lower edge 1⁄2” to the wrongside; press, and then stitchclose to the fold.

8 Double-fold the side edges 1⁄2”to the wrong side; press, andthen stitch close to the fold.

Fabric NapkinsDIY

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Use a quilt-as-you-go technique to create a serving strip,

a small table runner designed to double as a trivet for hot

dishes. Mix and match prints and solids from your fabric

stash or purchase fabrics from the same fabric line for

easy coordination.

ServingStrip

by Susan Beck

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SUPPLIESSupplies listed are enough to make one 7½”x32” serving strip

Thirteen 1” to 4”x10” to 12” coordinating print cotton fabric strips

¼ yard of coordinating print cotton fabric (backing)

8”x34” rectangle of low-loft batting

2 yards of ½”-wide double-fold bias tape

Temporary spray adhesive

Coordinating all-purpose thread


Walking foot (optional)

Serger (optional)

SEW

Use ¼” seam allowances unless otherwise noted.

On a flat work surface, arrange the fabric strips in an 8”x33” rectangle ac-cording to the photo above; set aside.

Fold the batting in half widthwise. Mark the center; unfold. Measure and mark 7” from each side of the center mark.

Center one fabric strip right side up vertically over the batting; use temporary spray adhesive to secure.

Scrap HappyFinding just the right color and print combinations is often overwhelming. Try these ideas when searching through your fabric stash for easy color combinations.

• Gather a collection of 10 to12 fabric scraps in a variety of colors and prints. Cut the scraps into strips according to the provided measurements. Place all the scraps into a bag. Without looking, pull one fabric scrap out at a time and piece them in the order pulled (A).

• Select five or more fabrics from the same fabric line. These fabrics can be ran-domly placed but will look complementary in any arrangement (B).

• For any holiday, select fabric in prints and solids that contain a similar seasonal motif. Let the fabric tell the story of the season and make a table top extra special (C).

• Choose several black and white prints with two solids to make a striking state-ment. Black and white prints add visual interest while the solid colors provide a place for the eye to rest (D).

• Look for a variety of prints and solids in neutral colors, such as grey, cream, blue, black and white, to display the beautiful subtlety of a monochromatic color scheme (E).

B C

D E

A

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With right sides together, align an-other fabric strip with the previous strip left edge. Stitch the left edge through all layers (1). Press the upper fabric right side up.

Repeat to stitch fabric strips to fill the center area between the marks (2). Trim the fabric upper and lower edges even with the batting.

To create the end blocks, stitch enough fabric strips with wrong sides together to achieve two 8”x10” horizontal rectangles; press open the seams.

Place the left-end block right side down over the center block, aligning the left edge.

Stitch the left edge, and then flip the block right side up; press. Repeat to attach the remaining block to the opposite edge.

Trim the fabric upper and lower edges to match the batting.

Spray the batting wrong side lightly with temporary spray adhesive. Place the backing rectangle right side up over the batting wrong side.

FINISH IT

Channel quilt the layers by stitching parallel lines 1⁄2” apart across the runner,

using the presser foot edge as a guide. Install a walking foot onto the machine to prevent shifting.

Evenly trim the rectangle to 71⁄2”x33”.

Encase one long edge in the bias tape center fold with the shorter bias-tape edge along the rectangle right side. Pin or secure using binder clips. Edgestitch the fold from the right side, catching the back fold in the stitching.

Repeat to bind the remaining long edge.

Install an edgestitch foot onto the machine for easy alignment.

Fold the strip in half lengthwise with right sides together, matching the raw edges. Stitch using a 1⁄2” seam allowance; press open the seam.

Finish the seam allowances indepen-dently by serging or machine overcasting the edges.

Trim the seam end at a diagonal (3). Turn the strip right side out, forming a point (4). Repeat to stitch and trim the opposite end; press open the seam. e

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3.

1. 7”

7” 7”

Clip

(Tip)Place your hands into the

corner pockets to use the strip as a pot holder.

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Always have pins at the ready with

a handy pincushion to wear on

the wrist. For projects that require

more than pins close by, create

a pincushion that doubles as a

sewing kit with space for small

hand sewing essentials.

Stuck on You

by Ashley Briggs

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SUPPLIES

9”x12” rectangle each of thick wool-blend felt & regular craft felt

7” square of print cotton fabric

2 sew-on hook-and-loop tape circles

10” length of rickrack

Stuffing (such as fiberfill)

All-purpose thread5⁄8” -diameter button

Tracing or pattern paper

Embroidery floss

Hand sewing needle

PREP IT

Measure your wrist circumference, and then add 2”; record. On tracing or pattern paper, draw a line according to the recorded measurement. At the line center, draw a 2” perpendicular line. At each line end, draw a 11⁄4” line. Using a straight edge, connect the line end points to create the bracelet pattern (1).

CUT IT

From the thick felt, cut one bracelet and one 21⁄2”-diameter circle.

From the craft felt, cut two bracelets and one 21⁄2”-diameter circle.

From the fabric, cut one 6”- diameter circle.

SEW IT

Sandwich the thick felt bracelet between the two craft felt bracelets; edgestitch the perimeter.

Layer the craft felt circle over the thick felt circle. Place the rickrack along the circle outer edge. Stitch the rickrack cen-ter through all layers.

Fold the fabric circle edge 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; press. Hand baste the pe-rimeter close to the fold.

Gently pull the thread until the fabric circle is nearly closed. Fill the circle with stuffing to the desired fullness. Pull the thread tight to close. Knot the thread ends.

Thread a hand sewing needle with two strands of embroidery floss. Insert the needle at the pincushion underside, pull through pin cushion center, and then return the needle to the center bottom (2). Repeat four times to achieve five equidis-tant floss lines. Stitch the button at the pincushion center.

Center the pincushion over the felt circles. Using a hand sewing needle and all-purpose thread, stitch the pincushion to the felt.

FINISH IT

Center the pincushion over the bracelet and hand stitch in place.

Wrap the bracelet around your wrist to determine the hook-and-loop tape placement. Attach the loop tape to the bracelet right side and the hook tape to the bracelet wrong side following the manufacturer’s instruction.

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SEWING SIDEKICK

SUPPLIES

9”x12” rectangle each of thick wool-blend & craft felt

21⁄2”- to 3”-diameter craft box with lid

Fat quarter each of main fabric & contrasting fabric

Stuffing (such as fiberfill)

Craft glue

2 sew-on hook-and-loop tape circles

All-purpose thread

Embroidery floss

Hand sewing needle

Tracing or pattern paper

PREP IT

Create the bracelet pattern according to the instructions on page 43.

Measure the craft-box circumference and the box lid circumference; record each measurement.

CUT IT

From the main fabric, cut one 6” circle and one rectangle measuring 4”x the recorded box circumference.

From the contrasting fabric, cut one rectangle measuring 4”x the bracelet length plus 1⁄2”, and one rectangle measur-ing 1”x the recorded box lid circumference.

From the thick felt, cut one bracelet and one circle the size of the box diameter.

From the craft felt, cut one circle 1⁄2” larger all around than the lid.

SEW IT

Fold one main fabric rectangle short end 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; press. Align one rectangle long edge with the box inside upper edge. Lap the folded end over the raw end. Glue using craft glue.

Once dry, fold the fabric toward the box outside. Smooth the fabric along the box outside, and then gather the fabric at the box underside.

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Using a hand sewing needle and all-purpose thread, stitch the gathered fabric in place, and then trim the fabric (3).

Center the box over the thick felt circle and hand stitch in place (4).

Fold one small contrasting rectangle short end 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; press.

Lap one rectangle long edge right side over the lid lower edge, lapping the folded end over the raw end; glue.

Once dry, fold the fabric toward the lid upper edge. Fold the fabric upper edge toward the wrong side to align with the lid upper edge (5).

Place the remaining felt circle over the lid top. Tuck the edges under the con-trasting fabric (6); stitch.

Fold the fabric circle perimeter 1⁄4” toward the wrong side; press. Hand baste the perimeter close to the fold.

Pull the thread ends until the circle is nearly closed. Fill the circle with stuff-ing to desired fullness. Pull the threads to close; knot the thread ends.

Thread a hand sewing needle with two strands of embroidery floss. Insert the needle at the pincushion underside cen-

ter, pull through the center top, and then return the needle through the center.

Gently pull the floss to tuft the pin-cushion; knot the thread ends.

Using a hand sewing needle and all-purpose thread, stitch the pincushion to the box lid.

Center the thick felt bracelet over the contrasting fabric rectangle wrong side.

Fold the fabric over the bracelet short ends and glue in place.

Fold the fabric lower edge 1⁄4” toward the wrong side. Fold the fabric upper edge over the felt bracelet, and then fold the lower edge over the bracelet; hand stitch the fold.

Center the box over the bracelet and hand stitch in place.

Wrap bracelet around your wrist to determine the hook-and-loop tape placement. Attach loop tape to the bracelet right side and the hook tape to the bracelet wrong side follow-ing the manufacturer’s instruction.

FINISH IT

Thread a hand sewing needle with two strands of embroidery floss. Blanket stitch the bracelet perimeter. e

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Stitch a quaint sleeve

customized to fi t a laptop.

Batting protects the contents

and a ruffl ed pocket adds a

fun color pop.

Tech Savvyby Lindsay Conner

SUPPLIES1 yard each of quilting-wt. cotton-print fabric, lining fabric & cotton batting


Hand sewing needle

PREP IT

Measure the laptop length and add 1” for seam allowances. Record and desig-nate the measurement as L.

Measure the laptop width and add 1” for seam allowances. Record and desig-nate the measurement as W.

Measure the laptop height; record. Divide the height by 2, and then add this number to the L and W measurements (1).

Subtract 5" from the L measure-ment; designate as the pocket lengthmeasurement; the width matches theW measurement.

PREP IT

Using the recorded measurements, cut the following rectangles from the print fabric, lining and batting (2). From the print fabric, cut two rectangles for the sleeve body and one rectangle for the pocket.

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2.

WW

L

L L-5” L+1”

W+1” W+1”

L+1”

Width

Length

Height

L-5”

WW

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From the lining fabric, cut two rectangles for the sleeve body, one rectangle for the pocket and one 4”x36” ruffl e strip.

From the cotton batting, cut two rectangles for the sleeve body and onerectangle for the pocket that measure1” longer and wider than the L and W measurements.

QUILT IT

Place one batting body on a fl at work surface. Center one fabric body right side up over the batting; pin. Repeat to pin the remaining fabric and batting body.

Stitch lengthwise lines on the fabric sandwiches alternating 1” and ½”apart (3).

Place the batting pocket on a fl at sur-face. Center the fabric pocket right side up over the batting; pin.

Stitch widthwise lines on the pocket alternating 1” and ½” apart.

Trim the batting edges to matchthe fabric.

SEW IT

Use ¼” seam allowances unless other-wise noted.

Fold the ruffl e strip in half lengthwise with wrong sides together.

Set the machine for a 4mm-long bast-ing stitch. Stitch ¼” from the ruffl e raw edge. Don’t backstitch at the stitching beginning or end. Leave 3”-long thread tails. Repeat to stitch a second basting row ½” from the raw edge.

Gather the strip by pulling the thread tails at each edge until the strip matches the pocket-panel width. Press the ruffl e to set the gathers.

Position the ruffl e strip long raw edge between the quilted- and lining-pocket upper edges with right sides together; pin (4). Stitch along the upper edge. Turn the pocket right side out; press. Top-stitch the upper edge 1⁄8” from the ruffl e.

Place the quilted body right side up on a fl at work surface. Place the pocket quilted side up over the body, aligning the lower edges. Place the remaining fabric body wrong side up over the pocket. Pin the perimeter, encasingthe pocket between the bodies.

Stitch the body sides and lower edge (5).

Trim the corners, turn the body right side out and press.

Pin the lining bodies with right sides together. Stitch the sides and lower edge, leaving a centered 5” opening along the lower edge (6). Clip the corners; press.

Tuck the fabric body inside the lining body with right sides together. Align the side seams; pin. Stitch the body upper edge (7).

Turn the body right side out. Whip-stitch the opening closed. Push the lining into the sleeve body; press. e

(Tip)Quilt a free-motion pattern or outline fabric motifs to add an

artistic touch to the sleeve.

(Tip)Use a blunt knitting needle to quickly

and easily push out corners.

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Create a sturdy appliquéd

beverage bag to dress up a

standard bottle of wine or

sparkling cider.

Toast Of The Town

by Jodie Richelle

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SUPPLIES Supplies listed are enough to make two beverage bags.

¼ yard each of heavyweight canvas (outer bag) & coordinating print or solid cotton fabric (lining)

8”x12” sheet of coordinating or contrasting felt

Double-sided fusible web

All-purpose coordinating thread


Press cloth

Seam roll (optional)

White & coordinating card stock sheet (optional; for gift tag)

Hole punch (optional; for gift tag)

String or twine (optional; for gift tag)

CUT IT

Download the “cheers” or “thanks” template from sewitallmag.com. Print the chosen word and roughly cut it out.

Adhere a piece of fusible web to the felt rectangle wrong side using the lowest iron heat setting, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Generously pin the word to the felt right side; cut out, leaving the fusible-web paper backing intact (1).

From the outer bag fabric, cut one 12½”x14” rectangle and one 2½”x12” rectangle for the handle.

From the lining fabric, cut one 12”x14” rectangle and one 2½”x12” rectangle for the handle.

SEW IT

Use ¼” seam allowances unless otherwise noted.

Fold the large lining rectangle in half lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch the long raw edge and one short end (this is the lower edge). Clip the cor-ners and press open the seams, using a seam roll if desired.

Align the rectangle lower-edge seam and side seam to box the corners. Draw a line 1½” from each corner (2). Stitch along the marked lines, and then trim the corners ¼” from the stitching (3).

Press the lining upper edge 1½” toward the wrong side.

Align the handle rectangles with right sides together. Stitch each long edge using a ½” seam allowance. Trim the seam allowances to ¼”. Turn the handle right side out; press the seams toward the center so both fabrics are visible.

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Download the Tag Template at sewitallmag.com; print onto white card stock. Cut out the tag front and back.

Cut one circle slightly larger than the front and back tags from coordinating card stock. Sandwich the coordinating circle between the front and back tags; glue each tag in place to secure.

If desired, straight stitch around the tag circles several times for a decorative accent.

Punch a hole in the tag upper-edge center. Insert twine or string through the hole, and tie the tag to the handle.

Write your name on the tag after “from” and the first recipient’s name after “to.” Insert a bottle of wine or sparkling cider into the bag and let the gifting begin.

Pass it OnAttach a gift tag that lets the recipient know that the bag is meant for regifting.

Place the lining on a flat work surface with the wrong side facing out and the seam centered. Pin the handle ends ¾” above the upper raw edge at each bag side; stitch (4).

Place the outer fabric right side up with the long edges running horizontally. Remove the felt-word paper backing. Center the felt word on the outer bag; fuse using the lowest heat setting and a press cloth (5). Straight stitch or free-motion stitch the word to the outer fabric.

Fold the outer fabric in half lengthwise with right sides together and the first letter of the appliquéd word as the lower edge.

Stitch the outer bag per the lining bag, boxing the corners and folding the upper edge toward the wrong side. Turn the bag right side out; press.

Insert the lining into the outer bag with right sides together, aligning the seams. Pin the upper edges; stitch, extending the handles beyond the bag upper edge. e

(Tip)Instead of using a seam roll, insert a

paper towel roll into the bag rectangle to press open the seams.

(Tip)To reveal the lining fabric along the bag upper edge, fold the outer-bag upper

edge 1¾” toward the wrong side after stitching.

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Whip up a cute cuff

bracelet to perfectly

match any outfi t.

Use freeform pleats

to create quick and

fun texture.

Wrist Watch

by Lindsay Conner

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SUPPLIES2½”x12” rectangle of outer fabric

2”x13” rectangle of lining fabric

¾”-diameter covered button kit

½” of ¾”-wide sew-in hook-and-loop tape

Hand sewing needle


PREP IT

Measure your wrist and add 2” to the length, record.

Trim the outer fabric rectangle to 2 ½”x the recorded measurement.

From the lining fabric, cut one 2” square for the covered button and one strip measuring 1¾”x the recorded measurement.

Beginning at one short end, fold a small pleat into the outer fabric, and then iron in place (1). Continue freeform pleat-ing the bracelet length until the outerfabric width matches the lining fabric.

SEW IT

Use ¼” seam allowances unlessotherwise noted.

Mark widthwise lines 1¼” apart along the outer fabric length (2).

Stitch over the markings, securing the pleats. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, remove the markings.

Place the loop square right side up ½” from one outer-fabric end, stitch in place. Place the hook square right side up ½” from one lining-fabric end, stitch in place.

Place the outer and lining fabric right sides together, keeping the hook square and loop square on opposite ends. Stitch the perimeter, leaving one short end open for turning.

Turn the bracelet right side out; press.

Turn the opening edges toward the wrong side. Topstitch the opening closed.

FINISH IT

Following the manufacturer’sinstructions, create a covered button using the lining fabric square. Hand stitch the button to one bracelet end. e

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