https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/personal-item-cover-2 • Posted by Emmyann07
My birth control lives in my purse so no matter where I am I can take it at the correct time. The cover that comes with it is a blue plastic slip that is pretty noticeable every time I open my bag... I decided to make a cover for it that will be pretty and subtle.
My birth control lives in my purse so no matter where I am I can take it at the correct time. The cover that comes with it is a blue plastic slip that is pretty noticeable every time I open my bag... I decided to make a cover for it that will be pretty and subtle.
You Will Need: ----------------------------- For this project, because of it's size, I decided to use scrap fabrics I had from other projects (note the floral fabric that was used for my ruffle collar tank) ----------------------------- - Scrap of printed fabric - Scrap of plain lining - Fusible interfacing - Matching thread - Decorative thread - One large button - Cut out of your contraceptive traced on plain paper
Cut out Fabric: ---------------------------- - Take your cut out and place on your fabric - Measure out (either with a ruler or just using your cut out) approximately 2 1/3 x the length of the cut out - Measure a 1/2" on either side of the cut out -Cut all three pieces of printed fabric, plain lining and fusible interfacing to the same size
Interface and Basting: ------------------------------ - Apply interfacing to printed fabric following manufacturers instructions - Place printed fabric face side down (with interface showing) on top of plain lining piece - Pin in place and hand baste stitch around the perimeter of the rectangle close to the edge, removing pins as you go
Stitching: ----------------------------- -Machine stitch with matching thread around the rectangle just inside your baste stitch - Leave a gap at the top so the rectangle can be turned, back stitch your starting and finishing stitches for security - Carefully cut and pick the baste stitches to remove thread
Turning the Case: ------------------------ - Clip the corners on a diagonal - Turn rectangle inside out through the opening you left, use a rounded end object (I use a crochet hook) to poke the corners out - Press flat - Use your cut out to measure where you will fold your cover and press flat
Slip Stitch: -------------------------- - Use a slip stitch in matching thread to close opening used to turn rectangle - Bury the ends - If you don't have the patience or time to hand stitch use your machine to sew close to the edge, back stitching at the beginning and end of the stitch line
Seams and Edges: ------------------------ - Using the decorative thread use a blanket stitch to join the front and the back of your pouch - Once you reach the edge of the pouch continue stitch around the edge of the flap all the way to the other side of the pouch
Adding a Button Hole: -------------------------- - I was in the mood to sit down and hand sew so I used the machine to stitch a button hole sized rectangle, sniped open the inside and used a button stitch to make this - If this is to time consuming (it kinda is) thread your machine with your decorative thread and use the button hole foot and stitched to create a machine made hole.
Finishing your cover: -------------------- - Last step to finish your cover is to sew your in your button - Place your contraceptive inside and enjoy having a pretty case that doesn't let everyone see your business