Miss Ellen's Sewing Class
Each month I teach a class in my home. We meet at 10:00 AM - break for lunch - and
continue until??? I teach a technique, embroidery an item or make something. The ladies
are at different levels of sewing and we have loads of fun --- wish you could join us, but .....
since you can't, below is the instructions for this month's class. If you have any questions,
please email me ---- link is below.
continue until??? I teach a technique, embroidery an item or make something. The ladies
are at different levels of sewing and we have loads of fun --- wish you could join us, but .....
since you can't, below is the instructions for this month's class. If you have any questions,
please email me ---- link is below.
Miss Ellen’s Sewing Class
Class No. 37 - Bible/Book Cover
By Ellen Mason - JOY Designs
May, 2000
Bibles come in so many sizes --- make a paper pattern by measuring your opened Bible/Prayer book and add 1" on all sides. A
book measurement of 5 ½" Wide X 8" height X 1 l/1" thick will be used for example only. If your Bible is larger or smaller, ----
adjust the measurements.
MATERIALS:
1/3 yd. linen, denim, poplin or trigger
1/3 yd. print cotton or poly/cotton fabric for lining
Iron on felt
Stabilizer
Trim - piping (purchased or make your own), lace or eyelet
Assorted colors embroidery threads
Bobbin thread
Poly/cotton regular sewing thread
Machine/embr. accessories
Sewing kit
Downloaded designs on NEW DESIGNS page and print instructions
METHOD:
1. Using the paper pattern, cut solid color fabric for construction. See cutting diagram to cut the main fabric. Cut a piece print fabric 14 ½ â
€œ X 10" for lining.
2. Hem one side of inside pockets. Drawing No. 2.
3. Place a pocket on each end of the lining and baste in place. Drawing No. 3.
4. Make carrying handles. Fold strips length wise and stitch. Turn and press with
seam in the center ( not on edges). Drawing No. 4.
5. Embroidery the outside panel using a design of your choice. Drawing No. 5.
6. Apply iron on felt to wrong side of cover.
7. Make an outside pocket. Optional - embroidery a design on pocket piece. Hem or add trim on one long edge. Pin and baste stitch pocket
to the cover fabric and then stitch 1 ½" from one side to insert a pen/pencil. Drawing No. 6.
8. Baste stitch a trim (your choice) around edges of cover.
9. Pin carrying handles in place and then baste.
10. Place right side of lining to the right side of cover.
11. Stitch around all sides, but leave 3" opening for turning.
12. Trim corners and grade seams.
13. Turn right side out and press using a pressing cloth.
14. Hand stitch the opening closed.
EMJOY!
5/2000
Class No. 37 - Bible/Book Cover
By Ellen Mason - JOY Designs
May, 2000
Bibles come in so many sizes --- make a paper pattern by measuring your opened Bible/Prayer book and add 1" on all sides. A
book measurement of 5 ½" Wide X 8" height X 1 l/1" thick will be used for example only. If your Bible is larger or smaller, ----
adjust the measurements.
MATERIALS:
1/3 yd. linen, denim, poplin or trigger
1/3 yd. print cotton or poly/cotton fabric for lining
Iron on felt
Stabilizer
Trim - piping (purchased or make your own), lace or eyelet
Assorted colors embroidery threads
Bobbin thread
Poly/cotton regular sewing thread
Machine/embr. accessories
Sewing kit
Downloaded designs on NEW DESIGNS page and print instructions
METHOD:
1. Using the paper pattern, cut solid color fabric for construction. See cutting diagram to cut the main fabric. Cut a piece print fabric 14 ½ â
€œ X 10" for lining.
2. Hem one side of inside pockets. Drawing No. 2.
3. Place a pocket on each end of the lining and baste in place. Drawing No. 3.
4. Make carrying handles. Fold strips length wise and stitch. Turn and press with
seam in the center ( not on edges). Drawing No. 4.
5. Embroidery the outside panel using a design of your choice. Drawing No. 5.
6. Apply iron on felt to wrong side of cover.
7. Make an outside pocket. Optional - embroidery a design on pocket piece. Hem or add trim on one long edge. Pin and baste stitch pocket
to the cover fabric and then stitch 1 ½" from one side to insert a pen/pencil. Drawing No. 6.
8. Baste stitch a trim (your choice) around edges of cover.
9. Pin carrying handles in place and then baste.
10. Place right side of lining to the right side of cover.
11. Stitch around all sides, but leave 3" opening for turning.
12. Trim corners and grade seams.
13. Turn right side out and press using a pressing cloth.
14. Hand stitch the opening closed.
EMJOY!
5/2000
