FABRIC BITZ
I have always
enjoyed playing with fabric bitz. My exploring with stitches began as a kid when
my Dad taught me how to hand-stitch the tops of grain sacks once they had been filled
with barley.
This post is for
those who, like me, get a buzz from manipulating fabric bitz and exploring
sewing machines stitches. It is aimed at those who have some sewing skills.
I sit at home
working quietly on items that are practical for the home or family.
CONCEALED EDGES APPLIQUÉ
Bolster Cushion, Cellular Phone Pod and
E-Reader Pouch
This technique
used fabric scraps for the bolster cushion, cellular phone wallet and e-reader
pouch.
Requirements
for a sample.
Rectangular
piece of calico or similar fabric for backing. I suggest you stabilise this
with fusible non-woven interfacing.
Bits of fabric in
a variety of colours.
Scissors, pins,
sewing machine, threads.
Cutting
When cutting
scraps of fabric to size, ensure that there is an overlap at side edges before
stitching in place. Haphazard shapes can be used. Many different colours can be
utilised in these projects.
Using
photographs as a guide stitch shapes onto calico backing
Photo 1
Stitch along top
and bottom edge of first shape with the right side facing up.
Photo 2
The next shape
is placed with right side facing down. Secure with pins. Stitch along the bottom
edge.
Photo 3
Fold this over so that seam
is concealed. Finger press and secure with pins. Stitch along bottom edge.
Photo 4
Repeat the sequence of
photos 2 and 3 for desired length. Using your favorite machine stitch and
machine sewing thread, stitch on top close to seam.
Trim back the edges of
overlapping fabrics.
When finished the cellular
phone pod measures 11 cms by 17 cms. It is lined, and
wadding has been used as an inner layer.
The e-reader pouch measures 14.5
cms by 20 cms. This is lined and also contains an inner layer of wadding.
The bolster cushion when finished
measures 60 cms in length and has a circumference of 58 cms. The finished size
of the machine embroidered panels is 10 cms wide.
