Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Sewing Machine Cover

In the midst of a project that was driving me a bit crazy, I decided to spend an evening working on something else to give me a bit of a break.  I have been toying with the idea of making my own sewing machine cover and started looking at google images for ideas.  Low and behold I found this tutorial that made me smile.  Jennifer Mathis at Ellison Lane did a spectacular job on hers and used her tutorial as a guide.  Here is her lovely creation.


Since I have 2 very curious children and I don't want them to have access to even the sides of my machine, I knew I needed to enclose the sides of mine.  The ribbons on the sides of Jennifer's just wasn't going to work as well for me.  I pulled out some scrap fabric and got to work.  This is what I came up with.  (Sorry for not including pictures of the creative process)



 

I'm really pleased with how it turned out.  Of course, this cover won't work if my machine is out of the cabinet.  I wasn't thinking clearly and only measured from the table top of the cabinet to the top of my machine.  I completely ignored the 3+ inches of the sewing machine that exists below the table top.  Oh well...

Now that this distraction is complete, I can return to my original project with a much clearer frame of mind.
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23 comments:

  1. KelseyAugust 28, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    This is a great project! I'm in dire need of a cover myself and I agree about needing sides. The string ties are cute but not quite as functional. Sometimes it's sure nice to leave a stressful project and just have fun sewing something great. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Great work! I love your color choices! Small projects that can be completed in a short amount of time are the best. You made something so pretty and useful--perfect!

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  3. Quiltin JennyAugust 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Such a cute cover! I recently made one for myself and love how nice it looks (not to mention keeping the dust off!).

    Thanks for sharing.

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  4. hydeeannsewsAugust 28, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I just use the plain white plastic cover that came with the machine. boring! yours is much more fun. even if it has to stay in the cabinet - lol. glad i'm not the only one who doesn't think every detail through all the time.

    I worry about the kids, too, so I always unplug the cord directly from the machine and try to remember to leave it in needle down in case curious fingers pry before I get the cover on. scary!

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  5. GinaAugust 28, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    great job!! I ned to make one of these too :0

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  6. AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Your cover is adorable! I like the wavy line quilting in it.

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  7. Kathy@KayakQuiltingAugust 28, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    A perfect distraction! Great job!

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  8. ReneeAugust 28, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Such a cute cover! Love the colors!

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  9. margaretAugust 29, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    a very pretty cover for your machine I think we could all do with one of these, mine does have a hard cover but yours looks so much nicer

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  10. Lorna McMahonAugust 29, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    What a sweet sewing machine cover! You are sew right... it is a pleasure to have a little fun project thrown in there once in a while. The wavy quilting is awesome! Super job, Janet!

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  11. HilaryAugust 29, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Looks great! I really need a cover for mine because my 2 year old is fascinated by the buttons on my machine.

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  12. janAugust 29, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Your distraction turned out beautifully! I need to make one of those.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  13. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    W@hat a great cover! I love it. Had to sew it for my machine. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. BethAugust 29, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I so need a cover for my machine and love how yours turned out. It really needs to be on the short list after seeing this one!

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  15. RuthAugust 29, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Love your colours. This something I should really make - thanks for the link!

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  16. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationAugust 29, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    great project! I'm going to have to check this tutorial out, because my sewing machine is pretty much always out nowadays. It would definitely benefit from a little bit of dust protection.

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  17. Lisa in Port HopeAugust 30, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Wonderful! I love the wavy quilting you used.
    Visiting from TGIFF.

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  18. StitchifiedAugust 30, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I really love the modifications you made, especially the covered sides! And that serpentine stitch? Oh my!

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  19. Pippa ParsonsAugust 30, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    ohh thanks for linking up to TGIFF, I love this cover and looked at the tutorial ages ago and have never got round to making it, perhaps you've given me the push to make it now.

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  20. M-R CharbonneauAugust 30, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    I love the scrappy sewing machine on your cover, Janet, and the quilting. Nice to have that cover, eh?

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  21. JulieAugust 31, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    great cover!

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  22. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    I like. Nice work! Imma do one too. Someday.

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  23. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    This is SUPER cute!!!

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