Lately I have decided to spend less time in blogland and work on enhancing my sewing skills instead. It's not going as well as I had planned but there has been some progress.
I finally completed my sewing machine cover. It was completely customized to my needs. It was certain that I would use it only if it was easy enough for me to put on and take off. I would not use it, if there was more than one step to the process. I am a big champion of ease of use. If the extra spool or the extension table had to be removed for the cover to be put back on, I would eventually stop using it. One easy swoop on and off was the primary requirement.
This is what I came up with:
I was pretty proud of this cover as I thought it up as I went along. Did not need to blindly follow a tutorial, my first step towards sewing independently. It however did not start as well, initially when I was quilting the pieces there was much sliding of the quilt sandwich even though I had basted it with pins. I had to undo it a few times before I got the right presser foot setting to prevent this from happening.
I finally completed my sewing machine cover. It was completely customized to my needs. It was certain that I would use it only if it was easy enough for me to put on and take off. I would not use it, if there was more than one step to the process. I am a big champion of ease of use. If the extra spool or the extension table had to be removed for the cover to be put back on, I would eventually stop using it. One easy swoop on and off was the primary requirement.
This is what I came up with:
I can just put it on without the removing the extension table or the extra spool or the FHM lever. |
It fits snuggly when none of the extra attachments are in place. I don't even have to undo the power cord. |
I added two flaps to every corner which I will sew press buttons or velcro to, this will allow me to seal the machine completely when required. |
This project had really been dragging, since I could not decide what sort of cover I should make. I had picked out the fabric for it a while back and even made a pouch with it before starting on the cover itself.
That's really nice! Is that your own design, original, if it is you could sell it on Craftsy as a pattern!
ReplyDeleteI did not refer to any pattern, at first I thought of putting zippers in the corners but that is unidirectional and you cannot skip so tabs with press buttons is a better idea. Hmm selling a pattern wouldn't I have to first research to see if someone already has this? I have always been skeptical of these things.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you - need a simple cover so I can use it easily! Love what you came up with!
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