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Full-color photos illustrate simple directions for making accessories for the kitchen, from pretty potholders to a reversible apron. For the bedroom, patterns include a duvet cover and a variety of pillows. Make terrific towels for the bathroom, and for the nursery you can create a quickie quilt, blanket, and bonnet. Projects also include Christmas ornaments that will help dress up your home for the holidays as well as an assortment of unique gifts — purses and totes, jackets, a vest, and more.
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| ISBN-13: | 9780486811079 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication date: | 04/06/2016 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 144 |
| File size: | 51 MB |
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24-Hour Sewing Projects
By Linda Causee
Dover Publications, Inc.
Copyright © 2007 The Creative Partners, LLCAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-486-81107-9
CHAPTER 1
For the Kitchen
Your kitchen doesn't have to be dull. In just a few minutes, you can create some wonderful additions to your kitchen, and also extend the excitement into your dining room.
Take a piece of novelty print fabric; add some borders, some batting, and you have created a beautiful wall hanging to add interest and beauty to your room.
Make a reversible apron to use while you're cooking. If cooking isn't your only hobby, make the reversible side mirror another hobby like gardening or winter sports.
Decorate your dining table with a patchwork table runner. Add a set of matching place mats, complete with a pocket to hold your matching napkins. Take the fabrics you used in your ensembles and create a pair of potholders that can be used to protect your hands from the heat or let them just hang as decorative accents to the room. How about a fabric bowl to hold your favorite fruits?
And finally, take some of the motifs from the wall hanging, affix them to purchased kitchen towels, and you've made something original and decorative, as well as useful.
Perfect Picture Wall Hanging
"... a piece of novelty print fabric, add borders, some batting, and you have created a wall hanging."
time to make: about 3 hours
Approximate Size: 25" x 31"
Materials
¾ yard novelty print fabric
¼ yard yellow fabric (first border)
¾ yard red fabric (second border and binding)
1 ¼ yards backing
craft size fusible batting
sewing thread and invisible monofilament thread
Cutting
1 rectangle, 18½" x 24½", novelty print
2 strips, 2" x 21½", yellow (first border)
2 strips, 2" x 24½", yellow (first border)
2 strips, 2½" x 21½", red (second border)
2 strips, 2½" x 27½", red (second border)
3 strips, 2½" x 42", red (binding)
1 rectangle, 27" x 33", backing
1 rectangle, 27" x 33", batting
1 strip, 6" x 23", rod pocket
Instructions
Note:Sew using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
1. Place 2" x 24½" yellow strip right sides together with right edge of novelty print rectangle; sew using a ¼" seam allowance. Repeat on opposite side. (Diagram 1) Press seams toward yellow strip.
2. Place 2" x 21½" yellow strip right sides together with top edge of novelty print rectangle; sew using a ¼" seam allowance. Repeat on bottom edge. (Diagram 2) Press seams toward yellow strip.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 using 2½" x 21½" and 2½" x 27½" red strips. (Diagram 3) Press seams toward red strips.
4. Place 26" x 32" backing rectangle wrong side up. Center fusible batting on backing and top right side up on batting. Following manufacturer's directions, fuse layers in place. Note:The backing and batting are a little larger than the top.
Quilt as desired using invisible monofilament thread.
5. Trim batting and batting even with top.
6. Refer to Attaching the Continuous Binding, page 141, to finish.
7. Refer to Adding a Rod Pocket, page 143, to attach a pocket to hang your wall hanging.
Reversible Apron
"If cooking isn't your only hobby make the reversible side mirror another hobby like gardening."
time to make: about 3 to 4 hours
Approximate Size: One size fits all
Materials
Note:This apron is reversible.
¾ yard novelty print fabric A
¼ yard coordinating fabric A
¾ yard novelty print fabric B
¼ yard coordinating fabric B
¼ yard coordinating fabric C
Cutting
2 rectangles, 16" x 26", novelty print A
(Apron Left and Right)
4 rectangles, 13" x 8½", coordinating fabric A
(Pocket)
2 rectangles, 16" x 26, novelty print B
(Apron Left and Right reverse)
4 rectangles, 13" x 8½", coordinating fabric B
(Pocket reverse)
1 strip, 2½" x 17", coordinating
fabric C
(Neck Strap)
1 strip, 2½" x 20½", coordinating fabric C
(Neck Strap)
2 strips, 2½" x 42", coordinating fabric 3 (Ties)
Instructions
Note: Since the apron is reversible, work with one side at a time.
1. Place novelty print A rectangles with right sides together on a flat surface. Measure and mark 13½" up from the bottom right edge and 8" up from the bottom left edge. Mark 5½" from left and right side of top edge. (Diagram 1)
2. Draw a line from the marked left edge to the mark on the top left; draw another line from the marked right edge to the mark on the top right. (Diagram 2)
3. Cut along drawn lines for Apron Left and Apron Right. (Diagram 3)
4. For pockets, place two coordinating fabric A rectangles right sides together; sew along all edges using a ½" seam allowance, leaving a 3" to 4" opening on one side for turning.
5. Turn pocket right side out through opening; hand stitch opening closed. Press pocket.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for remaining pocket.
7. Center pockets on right side of Apron Left and Apron Right about 2/2" from the bottom edge. (Diagram 4) Pin in place.
8. Sew pockets to Apron Left and Right along side and bottom edges. Sew down center of pockets to divide them into two sections. (Diagram 5)
9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 for reverse side of apron using novelty print B and coordinating fabric B.
10. For Neck Straps and Ties, fold coordinating fabric C strips in half lengthwise with right sides together. Sew along entire length using a ¼" seam allowance. (Diagram 6) Turn strips right side out and press.
11. Tostitch ¼" from each long edge of each strip. (Diagram 7)
12. Measure 13½" up from the bottom edge of both sides of Apron Left. (Diagram 8)
13. Pin a Tie on each side of Apron Left at the 13½" mark. (Diagram 9)
14. Place Apron Left right sides together with Apron Left reverse. Sew along side and bottom edges using a ½" seam allowance and leaving top edge open. (Diagram 10) Be sure not to get loose ends of Ties caught in sewing. Turn Apron Left right side out and press.
15. Place Apron Right and Apron Right reversed right sides together; sew along side and bottom edges using a ½" seam allowance and leaving the top open. (Diagram 11) Turn Apron Right right side out and press.
16. Fold in top edge of Apron Right and Left ½"; press.
17. Place Apron Left and Right next to each other on a flat surface. Tuck end of shorter Neck Strap ½" in top opening of Apron Left; tuck other end in top opening of Apron Right. (Diagram 12) Pin both ends in place.
18. Tuck end of remaining Neck Strap ½" in top opening of Apron Left; tuck other end in top opening of Apron Right. (Diagram 13) Pin both ends in place.
19. Sew across top edge of Apron Left and Right near folded edges catching the Neck Straps in the sewing. (Diagram 14)
20. Finish ends of Ties using a tight machine zigzag and matching thread.
Patchwork Table Runner
"Decorate your dining table with a patchwork table runner."
time to make: about 3-4 hours
Approximate Size: 12" x 36"
Materials
¼ yard floral fabric
¼ yard green fabric
¼ yard yellow fabric
¼ yard red fabric
½ yard black fabric (includes binding)
½ yard backing fabric
fusible batting
invisible microfilament thread
Cutting
2 strips, 2½"-wide, floral
3 strips, 2½"-wide, green
2 strips, 2½"-wide, yellow
2 strips, 2½"-wide, red
3 strips, 2½"-wide, black
3 strips, 2½"-wide, black (binding)
1 rectangle, 14" x 38", backing
1 rectangle, 14" x 38", fusible batting
Optional Method:Making Nine-Patch blocks with strips is quicker than making them with individual squares. But, if you would like to make Nine-Patch blocks using squares rather than strips, cut the following:
24 squares, 2½" x 2½", floral
24 squares, 2½" x 2½", green
12 squares, 2½" x 2½", yellow
24 squares, 2½" x 2½", red
24 squares, 2½" x 2½", black
Instructions
Note:Sew with a ¼" seam allowance.
Nine-Patch Blocks
1. For strip set 1, place floral strip right sides together with a green strip; sew along length. Press seam toward floral strip. Sew a floral strip to opposite side of green strip. Press seam toward floral strip. (Diagram 1) Repeat for another strip set.
2. For strip set 2, place green strip right sides together with a yellow strip; sew along length. Press seam toward yellow strip. Sew a green strip to opposite side of yellow strip. Press seam toward yellow strip. (Diagram 2)
3. Cut strip sets at 2½" intervals. You will need 12 cut strips from strip set 1 and six cut strips from strip set 2. (Diagram 3)
4. Place strip 1 and strip 2 right sides together; sew together. Sew another strip 1 to opposite edge of strip 2 to complete Nine-Patch block 1. (Diagram 4) Make six Nine-Patch 1.
5. For strip set 3, place red strip right sides together with a black strip; sew along length. Press seam toward red strip. Sew a red strip to opposite side of black strip. Press seam toward red strip. (Diagram 5) Repeat for another strip set.
6. For strip set 4, place black strip right sides together with a yellow strip; sew along length. Press seam toward yellow strip. Sew a black strip to opposite side of yellow strip. Press seam toward yellow strip. (Diagram 6)
7. Cut strip sets at 2½" intervals. You will need 12 cut strips from strip set 3 and six cut strips from strip set 4. (Diagram 7)
8. Place strip 3 and strip 4 right sides together; sew together. Sew another strip 3 to opposite edge of strip 4 to complete Nine-Patch block 2. (Diagram 8) Make six Nine-Patch 2.
Optional Method:
Make Nine-Patch blocks with individual squares. Sew squares together in rows, then sew rows together. (Diagram 9)
Finishing the Table Runner
1. Place a Nine-Patch 1 and Nine-Patch 2 block right sides together and sew. Press seam toward Nine-Patch 1. (Diagram 10) Repeat for five more pairs of blocks.
2. Sew pairs of Nine-Patch blocks together with adjacent pairs in opposite directions. (Diagram 11) Press seams to one side.
3. Place backing rectangle wrong side up. Center fusible batting rectangle on top and Table Runner top right side up on batting. Following manufacturer's directions, fuse layers together.
4. Using invisible monofilament theread, quilt in the seams between blocks to hold layers together. Trim batting and backing even with top.
5. Refer to Attaching the Continuous Binding, page 141, to finish Table Runner.
Matching Place Mat and Napkin
"... a set of ... place mats, complete with a pocket to hold your matching napkins."
time to make: about 1 hour
Approximate Sizes:
12" x 18" (Place Mat)
17" x 17" (Napkin)
Materials
Note:Materials for four Place Mats and four Napkins are in parentheses.
½ (1¼ yard floral fabric
1/8 (5/8) yard green fabric
¼ (¾) yard yellow fabric
5/8 (2) yard black fabric
(includes binding and backing)
1 (4) rectangle, 14" x 20", fusible batting
Cutting
One Place Mat and Napkin
4 squares, 2½" x 2½", floral
16 squares, 2½" x 2½", yellow
8 squares, 2½" x 2½", black
1 rectangle, 6½" x 12½" yellow
8 squares, 2½" x 2½", green
1 rectangle, 6½" x 12½", green (pocket)
1 rectangle, 14" x 20", backing
2 strips, 2½"-wide, black (binding)
1 square, 18" x 18", floral (napkin)
Four Place Mats and Napkins
2 strips, 2½"-wide, floral
4 strips, 2½"-wide, yellow
3 strips, 2½"-wide, black
3 strips, 2½"-wide, green
4 rectangles, 6½" x 12½", yellow
4 rectangles, 6½" x 12½", green
4 rectangles, 14" x 20", backing
8 strips, 2½" -wide, black (binding)
4 squares, 18" x 18", floral (napkin)
Instructions
Note:Sew using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.
1. For a single Place Mat, make two each of two different Nine-Patch blocks. Sew a yellow square to opposite sides of a black square; repeat. (Diagram 1)
2. Sew a black square to opposite sides of a floral square. (Diagram 2)
3. Sew the rows together to form a Nine-Patch block. (Diagram 3) Repeat for another block.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, except substitute green squares for the black squares. (Diagram 4)
5. Sew a black Nine-Patch and green Nine-Patch together; repeat. (Diagram 5)
6. Fold the 6½" x 12½" green rectangle in half crosswise wrong sides together so that it measures 6½" x 6¼". (Diagram 6)
7. Place folded green rectangle along lower edge of 6½" x 12½" yellow rectangle with folded edge toward center of yellow rectangle. (Diagram 7) Pin in place.
8. Place a pair of Nine-Patch blocks right sides together with yellow rectangle. (Folded green rectangle will be in between.) Sew along one long edge. (Diagram 8) Press seam in one direction.
9. Sew remaining pair of Nine-Patch blocks to opposite side of yellow/green rectangle. (Diagram 9)
10. Place 14" x 20" backing rectangle with wrong side up. Place batting on backing, then center pieced top on batting. Referring to manufacturer's directions, fuse layers together.
11. Using invisible monofilament thread sew along seams of blocks to hold layers together. Be sure not to catch top of pocket in stitching.
12. Refer to Attaching the Continuous Binding, page 141, to finish Place Mat.
13. For Napkin, fold one edge of 18" floral square under ¼", then another ¼"; press. Stitch along fold. (Diagram 10)
14. Fold opposite edge of 18" floral square under ¼", then another ¼"; press. Stitch along fold.
15. Repeat along remaining two edges.
16. Fold Napkin and place in pocket of Place Mat.
Pretty Potholders
"... create a pair of potholders ... to protect your hands from the heat or ... as decorative accents to the room."
time to make: about 1½ hours
Approximate Size: 9" x 9"
Materials
¼ yard floral fabric
1/8 yard green fabric
1/8 yard yellow fabric
¼ yard black fabric
3/8 yard backing fabric
½ yard cotton batting
optional: 1" plastic drapery rings
Cutting
Potholder 1
2 squares, 4" x 4", floral
(cut squares in half diagonally)
2 squares, 4" x 4", yellow
(cut squares in half diagonally)
4 squares, 3½" x 3½", floral
1 squares, 3½" x 3½", green
1 square, 9½" x 9½", backing
2 squares, 9½" x 9½", batting
1 strip, 2½"-wide, black (binding)
Potholder 2
2 squares, 4" x 4", green (cut squares in half diagonally)
2 squares, 4" x 4", yellow (cut squares in half diagonally)
4 squares, 3½" x 3½", floral
1 squares, 3½" x 3½", green
1 square, 9½" x 9½", backing
2 squares, 9½" x 9½", batting
1 strip, 2½"-wide, black (binding)
(Continues...)
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Table of Contents
Contents
FOR THE KITCHEN, 4,Perfect Picture Wall Hanging, 6,
Reversible Apron, 8,
Patchwork Table Runner, 12,
Matching Place Mat and Napkin, 16,
Pretty Potholders, 20,
Decorative Towels, 22,
Fruit Bowl, 24,
FOR THE BABY IN YOUR LIFE, 26,
Quickie Quilt, 28,
Baby's Blanket and Bonnet, 32,
Baby's Three B's, 34,
FOR THE BATHROOM, 40,
Terrific Towels, 42,
Dressed-Up Tissue Box, 46,
Show Off the Soap Dish, 48,
FOR THE BEDROOM, 50,
Duvet Cover and Pillow Shams, 52,
Four Patch Pillow, 56,
Neck Roll Pillow, 58,
Rosebud Pillow, 60,
Envelope Pillow, 62,
Fringed Pillow, 64,
FOR CHRISTMAS, 66,
Elegant Ornaments, 68,
Golden Bowl, 74,
Velvet Tree Skirt, 78,
Yuletide Table Runner, 82,
Royal Stocking, 84,
FOR GIFT GIVING, 88,
Terrific Tote, 90,
Grab Bag Purse, 94,
Suede Evening Purse, 102,
Make a Doggy Happy, 106,
Magic Jacket, 114,
Book Covers, 120,
Quilt of Cars, 122,
Yoyo Vest, 126,
GENERAL DIRECTIONS, 130,
INDEX, 144,