Friday, October 27, 2017

All Decked Out

Look what I made!


I made a cover to keep my Janome machine all nice and dust free using leftover blocks (from this quilt) and my sewing machine cover tutorial.


My machine actually came with a plastic cover but I never used it because it required the thread holder to be flipped down. (Lazy is my middle name.)  My new quilted cover was custom fit for my machine by leaving some seams open to accommodate the thread holder.  Then I added an extra flap and some hook and loop closures to close up the side.


Loving how these blocks look together!

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Have a wonderful day! Patty

7 comments:

  1. I like your cover ... and now you have me thinking ... I usually use a thread holder (a metal flower one - it's so pretty!) beside the machine so I don't put the cover on very often. Maybe I could come up with a hack to accommodate my sewing machine lifestyle choices - like having a velcro/flap/opening on the side ... thinking cap ON :)

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  2. Great cover. Wonderful idea to leave a seam open for the thread holder.

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  3. Hi Patty,
    I love this sewing machine cover - especially the opening for the thread holder! Brilliant. I have always wanted to make one for my machine, and just never got around to it. You are inspiring me. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  4. That cover is great! I should make one for my machine, butr I think I am lazier than you...I can't even get so far as to make one!

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  5. What a great way to use up leftover blocks.

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  6. Excellent idea. Maybe I should do the same, I have not yet sewn all by BSB blocks together .

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  7. Wow, so many beautiful bags here :)

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