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Bright & Bold Billfold by Beth Bradley

Primrose Pincushion by Kathy Mack

Patchwork Potholders by Linda Permann

Denim Tote by Kate Bashynski

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change it upCustomize your wallet!

8 Add additional pocketsfor more storage.

8 Use a magnetic or pearlsnap for the closure.

8 Use clear vinyl for thepockets so you can seetheir contents.

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Easy & Quick Sewing Projects

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4FREESEwingguidES

For beginner sewists use these projects to increase skills. For those more ad-vanced use the instructions as a guide and add your own unique spin. Or use

these projects as a pick-me-up after working on a difficult project. Sometimes all that’s needed to get back into the swing of things is an easy project that won’t

take but a few minutes to complete.

Projects like a “Bright & Bold Billfold” can easily be made in bright cottons or try leather or oil cloth for a bit of difficulty. The project “Primrose Pincushion”

is a must for any level. Every seamstress needs a pincushion! “Patchwork Pot-holder” will sew up quick and is a great stash buster. And, finally, the “Denim

Tote” project has sweet patchwork strips that give this tote a vintage-boho look.

Whatever your sewing level is, sewing should be fun. I hope you enjoy making these and are inspired to create and learn more.

Happy Sewing!

Jil l CaseWeb Editor

Bright & Bold Billfold ...............................PAGE 3

Primrose Pincushion ...............................PAGE 6

Patchwork Potholders .............................PAGE 8

Denim Tote ........................................... PAGE 11

Easy & Quick Sewing Projects

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Bright & BoldBillfoldSupplies

7 11”-square of laminatedcotton (fabric A)

7 11”x 8” rectangle of coordinating laminated cotton (fabric B)

7 coordinating all-purposethread

7 one 1¼”-diameter button

7 scrap of felt or other non-raveling fabric

7 5” of narrow elastic

7 two 5” scraps of ⅜”-wideribbon or trim

7 ¼”-wide fusible tape(optional)

Keep cash and credit cards safe in thislaminated cotton wallet. It’s slim enough toslip in a back pocket for a gal on the go.

Use ¼” seam allowances.

instructions

1. From fabric A, cut one 10½”x 5” wallet and one 10½”x 3½” pocket.

From fabric B, cut one 10½”x 5” wallet and one 10½”x 2½” pocket.

2. Position the fabric A wallet right side up on a flat work surface.

Choose one long edge as the lower edge. Position one ribbon or trim

scrap over the wallet, about 2” from and parallel to the left short edge.

Position the second scrap about ¼” to the right of the first (A). Stitch the

scraps in place or use fusible tape (following the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions) to adhere them to the fabric.

3. Fold one fabric A pocket long edge ¼” toward the wrong side; finger-

press. Zigzag stitch close to the folded edge (B). Repeat to finish one

fabric B pocket long edge.

by Beth Bradley

A B

2” ¼”

tipLaminated cotton

is similar to oilcloth.Turn to page 32 for

sewing tips!



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8 Add additional pocketsfor more storage.

8 Use a magnetic or pearlsnap for the closure.

8 Use clear vinyl for thepockets so you can seetheir contents.



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4. Position the fabric B 10½”x 5” wallet right side up

on a flat work surface. Choose one long edge as the

lower edge. Position the fabric A pocket right side up

over the fabric B 10½”x 5” wallet with the finished

edge as the upper edge, aligning the side and lower

edges. Repeat to position the fabric B pocket right

side up over the stack, aligning the side and lower

edges; pin.

5. Fold the elastic piece in half to create a loop.

Center the loop along one stack short edge with

the free ends pointing outward. Pin in place. Baste

around the stack side and lower edges, making

sure to catch the elastic in the stitching (C).

6. Position the stack and fabric B wallet with right

sides facing so that the elastic is on the end opposite

of the ribbons. Pin the outer edges. Remove the

basting stitches. Stitch around the rectangle

perimeter, leaving a 3” opening on one long edge

for turning (D).

7. Turn the wallet right side out. Fold the open edges

toward the wrong side. Press the wallet very lightly

on low heat, using a press cloth to protect the

fabric coating.

8. Zigzag stitch around the wallet perimeter, making

sure to catch the opening edges in the stitching. Fold

the wallet in half lengthwise. Press lightly along the

folded edge. Unfold the wallet. Set the machine for

a straight stitch. Stitch along the foldline.

9. Use the template below to cut a flower from the

felt scrap. Center the flower on the wallet fabric A

side short edge. Center the button over the flower.

Hand stitch the button and flower in place, only

through the upper fabric layer. To close the wallet,

stretch the elastic loop around the button. 8

C D

WalletFlower Template

+ Necklace Flower

Template(page 44)

3”



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denim tote

YOU WILL NEED:

• unlined purchased

tote bag

• four to eight 1⁄8-yard

lengths of brocade

fabrics in a variety

of colors (See

“Getting Ready”

on page 88.)

• one hank or skein

of variegated yarn

(See “Getting

Ready” on

page 88.)

• all-purpose thread

• cording foot (See

“Getting Ready”

on page 88.)

• optional:

seam sealant

8 8 8 8 8

A Arrange rectangles on tote; pin.

*extras

BY KATE BASHYNSKI

A PURCHASED JACKET INSPIRED THIS PROJECT.

The embellishment technique is even easier to

accomplish on a tote bag. So gather some beautiful

fabrics, some cool yarn, a sewing machine and

your girlfriends to spend an evening or weekend

afternoon embellishing totes.

instructions

1. Launder the tote bag before embellishing it

to reduce shrinkage after it’s decorated and to

remove excess dye.

2. Cut 1⁄2”-, 3⁄4”- or 1”-wide strips from the brocade

fabrics. Then cut a variety of rectangles from those

strips, ranging from 1” to 5” or 6” in length. If

desired, seal each cut edge with a tiny bit of seam

sealant to reduce fraying. Allow the seam sealant

to dry before stitching the fabric rectangles to

the tote.

3. Arrange a mix of rectangle colors and sizes on

the tote bag front; pin in place (A). If your sewing

machine doesn’t have a free-arm feature, position

the rectangles near the bag opening so they’re

easy to stitch in place.

4. Set up the sewing machine for an approximately

3.0 mm-wide and 3.0 mm-long zigzag stitch. Zigzag-

stitch several rows over each fabric rectangle to

secure. Use forward and reverse stitching to cover

the fabric strip (B).

B Stitch fabric strip.

Cut fabric strips in a variety

of widths and lengths.

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5. Replace the sewing machine’s standard sewing

foot with a cording foot if possible. Add lengths of

yarn along the stitched rectangles horizontal edges.

Use a variety of yarn lengths, some extending

beyond the fabric and others shorter than the

fabric rectangles. Zigzag the yarn in place (C).

Optional: For variety leave a few horizontal edges

unadorned. Even fraying yarn ends can add interest

if you allow them to hang free at the end of

a fabric rectangle (D).

6. Zigzag-stitch fabric rectangles and yarn to the

second side of the tote bag in the same manner. Try

this embellishing technique on a throw pillow or

jacket collar and cuffs for your own designer look. 8

C Zigzag yarn in place. D Leave fraying yarn end free.

*Check if your machinehas “free-arm” feature,which enables you toeasily stitch nearer tothe tote bag lower end.

GETTING READY • Polyester brocades are less expensive than silk brocades

and are usually washable. Read the care instructions on

the end of the fabric bolt before purchasing to ensure that

all your fabrics have the same care/laundering requirements.

If you’re planning to embellish several tote bags or other

items purchase 1⁄4-yard lengths of the brocade fabrics.

• One hank or skein of yarn provides plenty of trim for

several totes or other projects. The yarn used on the

featured tote is Tibetan recycled silk. It’s hand washable

or dry cleanable. Select a decorative yarn that has similar

care instructions to the fabrics you’re using. Care for the

finished item according to the more delicate laundering

requirement; the featured tote needs to be hand washed

separately and air dried.

• A cording foot has a groove in its underside to allow

cording, piping or embellishment yarns to glide easily under

the presser foot as the sewing machine stitches. Refer to

the machine manual or local machine dealer for the

appropriate cording foot for your machine.

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