My obsession with quilting and sewing has definitely reached a new high. I produced a lap size quilt, a baby quilt, some pouches, two shoulder bags, and a table runner in just this past week alone. And, while I was enjoying it immensely, the same can't be said about my sewing machine. On Friday night it started to stop suddenly and I had to force the wheel on the side to get it moving for a few more stitches. I thought collection of dust might have been the problem, so I took almost the whole machine apart (pretty scary considering that I've never done that before), cleaned every nook and cranny, and managed to put it all together. I was really proud of myself, I had no extra parts and the machine worked. So, to show my gratitude to my wonderful sewing machine, I decided to make a cover for it. After all, they say dust and especially cat hair is machine's worst enemy. Our long haired cat Lola probably counts for at least 5 cats in the house. What do you think?
This is the cover I made.
I did not use any specific pattern, I just measured my machine and cut the fabric in the style of stacked books block.
After it was all pieced together I made a quilt sandwich using warm and natural batting and home decorator's weight fabric for the backing. I did straight line quilting, about 1/2 inch apart, attached ribbons for keeping the cover in place, and put the binding on. That's it, easy peasy.
And, while my machine looks so nice and pretty now that it's all "dressed", I did not manage to bribe it with this new cover. By the time I finished quilting the cover, the machine kept getting stuck again. Sadly, I will have to take it to a sewing machine doctor. Insert a very, very sad face here. Fortunately I don't have to go through all the obsession withdrawal symptoms. I can keep going on, just at a slower pace. My daughters have their own sewing machine (the cheap kind I bought for them so they would not use mine), so I'll be using it for a while to work on some smaller projects.
Oh, I showed you the front of the cover, this is what the back looks like.
Have a wonderful rest of the day, Svetlana.
UPDATE***
You can find a tutorial for this sewing machine
here.
Sooo sorry about your machine - that is a big bother! But love your machine cover - very fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover, so fresh. I have been planning to make covers for mine for years....still haven't done it.
ReplyDeleteOh no...I feel for you. I suppose we all need a holiday everynow and again....A bit of time away and it will feel like a new machine. Although it's new coat may be needed to keep it warm while away.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, poor wee thing, I think I'd have felt a bit knackered after all that! Hope the doc can give it a clean bill of health soon :o)
ReplyDeleteYour cover is great. I need to make a cover for mine. It came with a hard plastic thing that sets over it but there's a big opening in the top so I don't know what the point is. I hope you get your machine back soon and "healthy".
ReplyDeleteCute cover! Just looking at your cat makes me want to sneeze! We have a Siamese, but luckily my allergy medicine keeps everything in check unless he licks me.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Svetlana!
ReplyDeleteNice machine cover! Your cat Lola is so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the sewing machine cover - great fabrics!
ReplyDeletewhat a well dressed machine! your choice of a neutral really sets off the fabrics.
ReplyDeletesorry for the machine! your cat is very-very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover, you've inspired me to make one for my little Amanda (my sewing machine). Sorry to hear about your machine. Lola is a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cover, have been thinking about making one too but my machine has a plastic cover and I'm not sure if I really need one.
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great cover - sad about your machine - hope she's back in action soon :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and colorful! I know what you mean about not having your machine in working order! Feels like your arm is cut off! I wore my old singer out this year and got a new viking sapphire 875. LOVE LOVE It!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the machine cover - I'm planning on doing my own and this is a great way to make. And the cat -- that's a lot of hair!! Very pretty, though.
ReplyDeleteYep..that cat hair will get you every time!! Great job cleaning your machine and with the awesome cover. Blessings to you and yours for the New Year!
ReplyDeletegreat idea!
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