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Decorator Sewing Machine Cover   

               

 Keep your sewing machine tidy with this great sewing machine cover. Decorate the front pocket to fit your own style and decor. Whether you use a favorite print fabric, apply decorative stitches, or even make a little patchwork, you will want to show off this cover to all of your friends and family.     

PROJECT SKILL LEVEL:         

 

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 Before you shop!  Measure your sewing machine to see how much fabric you will need. (For this example, the SINGER® Heavy Duty will be used.) 

Heavy Duty Sewing machine Height (in inches) = _____________________ (H)  (11”) 

at the tallest point when closed up     Sewing machine Depth (in inches) = _____________________ (D)  (5 ½”) 

at the widest point     Sewing machine Width (in inches) = _____________________ (W)  (15”) 

at the widest point  

 Heavy Duty 

Main Cover Size = (H + H + D + 1”) x (W+2”) Main Cover = 28.5” x 17” Pocket Size = 12” x (W+2”) Pocket =  12” x 17”  If you have any question about a size, err on a little bigger.              

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 Shopping List  Everything you need to complete this project in one place. Use this convenient checklist to ensure you have all required materials in your sewing room, or take it with you while you shop for supplies.  

o 2 - Cover Size rectangles of solid non-stretchy fabric (example: 28.5” x 17”) 

o 1 - Cover Size rectangle of INSPIRA® Fusible Fleece (example: 28.5” x 17”) 

o 1 - Pocket Size rectangles of non-stretchy fabric* (example: 12” x 17”) 

* If you are going to quilt piece a pocket, make sure the finished size is the Pocket 

Size  

o 1 - Pocket Size rectangle of INSPIRA® Fusible No Show Mesh (example: 12” x 17”) 

(this stabilizer comes in different colors, usually black, tan, or white) 

o 60” of coordinating ⅜” -½” ribbon 

o All purpose Sewing Thread (this can match or contrast to your fabric) 

o Decorative Rayon thread (optional for decorative stitching) 

o ¼” Piecing Foot (optional for Quilt Pieced pocket) 

o 90/14 Universal Sewing Machine needle 

o Straight pins 

o Marking Pen 

o Pressing Cloth (optional) 

o Point Turner (optional) 

o Ruler 

o Iron 

 

 

 

 

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Project Steps  Make your Pocket - 3 different options Use the pocket to show off a favorite piece of fabric or try different sewing techniques like quilting or decorative stitching.   

 Option 1 - Favorite Fabric SKILL LEVEL:  

 1. Iron Fusible No-Show mesh to the wrong (non-pretty) side of the 

fabric.   The “fusible” side is the rough side or shiny side. Be careful to place the fusible side down on the wrong side of the fabric. You might want to use a pressing cloth or other piece of fabric on top of the stabilizer while you iron. Follow the instructions that come with the stabilizer.   

2. Fold the pocket in half, lengthwise so you have a rectangle that is 6” wide and Pocket length. The mesh should be on the inside with the pretty side of the fabric out. There should be one folded edge and 3 raw, unfinished edges. If your fabric has a print that there is an up and down (like flowers), make sure the pocket front is in the correct direction. 

 

Option 2 - Decorative Stitches SKILL LEVEL:    

1. Iron Fusible No-Show mesh to the wrong (non-pretty) side of the fabric.   The “fusible” side is the rough side or shiny side. Be careful to place the fusible side down on the wrong side of the fabric. You might want to use a pressing cloth or other piece of fabric on top of the stabilizer while you iron. Follow the instructions that come with the stabilizer.   

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2. Mark a line on your fabric to start your decorative stitching. 3. Thread your machine with decorative thread in the top and 

sewing thread in the bobbin.  Pro Tip! If the back side of the project will not show, adjust your top tension slightly lower when using decorative stitches.    

4. Use the Edge / Quilting Guide to help align the stitches. 5. Add as many stitches as you like. 6. Fold the pocket in half, lengthwise so you have a rectangle that is 6” 

wide and Pocket length. The mesh should be on the inside with the pretty side of the fabric out. There should be one folded edge and 3 raw, unfinished edges.    

Option 3: Quilted Pocket SKILL LEVEL:     We will be adding strips of fabric together to create the pocket. Look up different quilt block options to try for your pocket.  

1. Cut strips of fabric - 12” by varying widths. 2. Attach the ¼” Piecing foot. 3. Choose the center needle straight stitch with a 2.5 stitch length. 4. Sew the strips of fabric together, using the right side of the ¼” foot as 

your guide.  

a. Put the right (pretty) sides of the fabric together and sew one side. 

b. Then add another strip to one side and sew. c. Continue until all the strips are together. d. Make sure the width of fabric strips is the pocket width. 

 5. Iron the seams on the back open. 

  

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6. Iron Fusible No-Show mesh to the wrong (non-pretty) side of the fabric.   The “fusible” side is the rough side or shiny side. Be careful to place the fusible side down on the wrong side of the fabric. You might want to use a pressing cloth or other piece of fabric on top of the stabilizer while you iron. Follow the instructions that come with the stabilizer.  

7. Fold the pocket in half, lengthwise so you have a rectangle that is 6” wide and Pocket length. The mesh should be on the inside with the pretty side of the fabric out. There should be one folded edge and 3 raw, unfinished edges. 

 Put it all together  (We will be using Pocket Option 1 for the following step by step pictures. All covers are constructed in the same manner.) 

1. Iron fusible fleece to the wrong (non-pretty) side of the front Cover fabric.  The “fusible” side is the rough side or shiny side. Be careful to place the fusible side to the wrong side of the fabric. Follow the instructions for the fusible fleece. When you press the fleece do NOT press on the fleece. It can melt and get on your iron.    

2. Place the folded pocket on top of the front Cover fabric/fusible fleece.  

3. Line up the raw (unfinished) edges on the bottom. Pin in place. 4. Attach the Regular Sewing Foot. 5. Using a straight stitch with Stitch Length of 4.0 mm (longer), sew 

around the unfinished edges of the pocket through all layers (pocket and front cover). Take out the pins before you sew over them!!! Use the edge of your presser foot as a guide for the fabric. 

   

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6. Mark lines on the main pocket to make as many smaller pockets as you want. 

 Mark and sew at least 1 line on the large pocket so the pocket won’t gap. We would suggest 2 lines so you will have 3 smaller pockets. Consider making them the size for your foot control or power cord.   

7. Change your Stitch Length to 2.0 mm (shorter) and stitch on the drawn lines. The shorter stitch will reinforce the pocket. 

8. Reverse a couple times at the folded edge of the pocket to reinforce the seam. 

9. Cut the ribbon into four 15” pieces. 10. Place ribbon 7” up from the bottom on each side, just above the pocket. 11. Line up ribbon with the bulk of the ribbon laying on the front cover (inside). If needed, 

roll up and pin the ribbon so only the small end will be sewn 12. Stitch in place with a 2.5 mm straight stitch using the side of your presser foot as a 

guide.   

               

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13. Do the same on the other end of cover. 14. Place Cover front (piece with the fusible fleece and pocket) and Cover back right 

(pretty) sides together. 15. Pin the pieces together. 16. Use a 2.5 mm straight stitch and a ½” seam. Follow the 

½” or just less than 15 mm line on your stitch plate. 17. Stitch around the outside, leaving an 8”opening at the 

top middle.  

Pro Tip! For the opening, find the center of the top short edge (the one without the pocket). Place a pin. Measure 4” to each side of the center and place a pin. Mark a ½” line perpendicular to the side at each 4” mark. Start marking the ½” seam line. You will sew along the lines when you make the seam. Take out the pins before you sew!!! 

          

18. Make a snip up to the stitching at the opening. Be careful not to cut into the stitches. 

19. Trim across the corners of the cover before you turn it right side out. This takes away the bulk and the corners will look nice. 

20. Turn right side out and press. Use a point turner to make each corner crisp. 

     

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21. Place fabric sandwich under the presser foot. 22. Change the stitch length to 3.0 mm or slightly longer for topstitching. 23. Using the right side of the foot as the guide, sew completely around the cover. This 

will close the opening and give your cover a nice finish.  

Pro Tip! Change the thread color to show off your topstitching! The longer stitch length makes more professional stitching.  Your sewing machine cover is done!!!! 

 

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