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I thought there was a way to do the needle case without turning and just pinked edges. If you like how it looks, this is how I did it.
I traced the same pattern pieces
I put my fabric right sides out and traced the outline for the case. I used my 1/4 inch foot to top stitch 1/4 inch in from the outline. I also cut my yellow felt out.
Since I had problems with the hook Velcro, I decided to put a buttonhole. If you would rather do Velcro you can. I stitched the buttonhole before using my scissors to cut out the shape slightly beyond my chalk mark. I did this because I wanted to fold up the shape and then pink the edges all at once. I did have tofinish the pink edges in the center after it was folded out.
I centered my felt and marked the intersections with my Frixion pen and stitched the fold lines. I then folded and ironed it into shape. When I was satisfied with the folds, I put in a pin to hold it and pinked the outer edges. I opened it up to finish the edges that are hidden when folded. Be carefulwhen pinking that you do not cut any of your top stitching.
Sew on you button and it is done.
Important Note:if you decide to do Velcro, the Velcro is sewn on BEFORE you sew on the felt.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 01-08-2018 at 11:17 AM. Reason: remove shouting/all caps
That is too cute! Thanks for the tute.
(I really didn't mean to put a cheesy rhyme in there)
May your stitches always be straight, your seams always lie flat, and your grain never be biased against you.
Sue
I might be a little dense, but do you need a button and a button hole if you have velcro?
These are just way too cute and I have everything on hand. Could you use a nice thick flannel instead of the felt?
Marcia
I sew with a group and I think I need to make a few of these! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the tute! This is awesome!
I think it's really cute. And yes, you can use flannel.
If you decide on Velcro, you do NOT need a buttonhole and button. Flannel will work instead of felt.
Thanks for the tute, I bookmarked this. It is on the to-do list:-)
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I think she is using a button INSTEAD of velcro.Originally Posted by Battle Axe
Personally ... I like the button instead of velcro. It's a great opportunity to use a cute button.
May your stitches always be straight, your seams always lie flat, and your grain never be biased against you.
Sue
Thank you! Will keep this in mind for the next quilter's group.
I would put a little sewing machine oil on the inside felt. That may seem strange, but I received a beautiful needle case a few years back. I noticed this year that a lot of the needles have rusted into the inside felt. I do have AC, but that happened anyway. I'm putting some oil on the padding of my case.
Mavita - Square dancer and One Room School Teacher
Very cute. A very long time ago, I was given one of these made completely out of felt with a button closure.
Thanks for the tutorial, Tartan! I too have an all-felt needle case in a folded hearts design. It was a gift from a special friend and I have used it for years. I've always thought it would be fun to make a similar one.
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So apprapo for a cute Valentine gift! Thank you, Tartan.
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Sharon
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