You need:
- one charm pack or 24 x 5" squares
- one metre (yard) of coordinating fabric for side panels and lining
- 1.5 metres (59") bias binding
- one metre (yard) batting (cotton or polyester - I used a cheap polyester as I won't be washing this often)
This diagram is the exact layout (including the colours of my charm squares!) that I used. You need to cut 4 side panel pieces (2 for exterior, 2 for lining) and cut a piece of lining the same size as the charm square panel.
How to make the Quilted Sewing Machine Cover:
1. Sew the charms together according to the diagram above, back with a piece of batting the same size, and quilt as desired. I quilted diagonally through the squares.
2. Back the side panels with batting and quilt as desired.
3. Sew the side panels at the seam across the middle of the charm panel, with right sides together. When you lay it out, it will look like the diagram above.
4. Pin the side panel to the charm square panel. You will have the shape of the cover. Stitch up the sides.
5. Sew the lining pieces the same way.
6. Place the lining inside the exterior piece, wrong sides together.
7. Pin bias binding in place around raw edge, and stitch in place.
Finished!
Fabric details: My charm squares were from a pack of Half Moon Modern by Moda, they were a gift to me in a swap from amazing quilter Heather. I only used the charms in the aqua, red and grey colours. I love the scissors print - it suits this project so well! My lining and side panels were Riley Blake Chevrons from my lovely sponsor, Wrapped In Fabric.
Now I have some hard decisions to make - what fabric will I use for another cover for my overlocker? I will take lots of pictures of the overlocker cover when I get around to making it, and I'll write up a more detailed tutorial for you!
I need a cover for my machine, Ros. LOVE the combination of fabrics you've used!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're just a little bit too clever. Beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
This is fantastic! Thanks. I was just thinking yesterday about making a cover for my machine and for the overlocker that I'm hoping my hubby will be getting me for my birthday next month! Love your fabric combos.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful; I love it! Thanks for the tute!
ReplyDeleteoh i should make one of these for my machine and another for my serger. i don't like the hard plastic case that came with my machine because i have to take the thread off in order for it to fit on. and i like just leaving the thread in. my serger came with a soft plastic cover, which is just plain. i just need to pick some fabric…
ReplyDeleteLove those fabrics together :) I'm now off to share the tute ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I so need one of these... My sewing machine is still in the box because I have nothing to cover it...
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Deletein the meantime...until you make a cover use:
a piece of fabric
a bath towel
a pillowcase.....
but......get that machine outta the box!!!
have fun!!
Very nice, Ros! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I love the fabrics you used. Thanks for the tutorial. I have been using the plastic one that came with my machine. I have literally had no time to make something for myself. This looks easy enough to make in a weekend.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you, this is exactly what I have been looking for!
ReplyDeleteDin symaskinstäcke är så fin. Har nyligen sytt 2 och två mattor till mina marskiner.
ReplyDeleteLike many people with a sewing machine and a passion to make things (and a handmade business), I so want to make one of these too. Yours looks fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Too bad my machine lives in the garage. Unfortunately my kitchen is also my craft room. But if I could leave it out, I'd make one of these for sure, just love it!!
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Christy
http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com
I love the look of this. Seriously cute. Great job!
ReplyDeleteMarty@Marty's Musings
this is beautiful! I bought a new sewing machine as my 30th birthday present last year and I think it needs to have a lovely cover like this to make it look pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Ros, I've featured your Sewing Machine Cover today... Threading Your Way Features
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a fun way to use some charm squares...
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I've seen a lot of covers around, but most have tie-sides and I can't help thinking that renders them useless, the dust can still get in! I love this style that you've made and my cover is the same shape
ReplyDeleteI'm here through Pam's blog, from Threading My Way, I saw the cover that was featured, and came to see the tutorial, it's something I'm going to try to do. I love your cover! thanks for the tutorial. I hope you do not mind I pinned this project to have it for future reference. I am a follower of yours for a while, would have to come more often to leave comments to you because I really like your blog. I'll leave the link to my blog if you want to visit me.
ReplyDeleteMarisa from
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
Adorable! Thanks for the instructions!
ReplyDeleteMy grandson has asked me to make a cover for his electric guitar speaker . This gives me an idea of how to do it, just with different measurements. And of course nothing cutesy for fabric. I just need to figure out the measurements. Thanks for a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Susan - it is definitely adaptable to lots of different shapes!
DeleteJust thought I'd let you know I enjoyed making this! Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial, I made this yesterday!
ReplyDeleteYou can see it here if you like...
http://faithnchls.blogspot.com/2013/04/thready-thursday.html
Muito obrigada, procurava uma assim, sempre encontrava,mas nada me deixava com vontade de fazer, adorei este teu PaP, vou fazer a minha agora, bjão, Martinha.
ReplyDeletelove this tutorial! I've always wanted to make one of these!
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