Easy Home Sewing Projects E-Book

Charlie Moorby

• Herausgeber: CompanionHouse Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Seitenzahl: 198

Beschreibung

There?s something for everyone in this bright and inspiring collection of home sewing projects! Whether you?re moving into a new home, redecorating an old house, or just updating a room, you?ll find quick and easy projects here to make your living space simply beautiful. Designed to let you give your dwelling a speedy fabric makeover, this book offers inspirational ideas for every room. Transform the heart of your home with bright kitchen accessories, or create the perfect table linen setting. Create a bold boudoir with bright bedroom designs, make tactile toys for the nursery, or revamp your home office with a functional organizer. And don?t neglect the deck, with lovely al fresco accessories and more. 101 Home Sewing Projects is guaranteed to stir up your creativity with clear step-by-step instructions and gorgeous color photography. Inside 101 Home Sewing Projects Sew a new look now?make over your home in minutes. Easy projects designed to give your home a speedy fabric makeover. Inspirational ideas for every room in the house?even the garden! Clear step-by-step instructions, beautiful project photography, and ready-to-use templates. Bedroom designs, first floor projects, nursery decorations, kitchen brights, table linen, fabric cover-ups, organizers, and more.

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Easy Home Sewing Projects

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ISBN 978-1-62008-284-3

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Moorby, Charlie, author.

Title: Easy home sewing projects : 101 projects to transform every room of your home / by Charlie Moorby.

Description: Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd., 2018. | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017058054 (print) | LCCN 2017059587 (ebook) | ISBN 9781620082850 (ebook) | ISBN 9781620082843 (softcover)

Subjects: LCSH: Sewing. | Needlework--Patterns. | House furnishings.

Classification: LCC TT715 (ebook) | LCC TT715 .M66 2018 (print) | DDC 746.4--dc23

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CONTENTS

UPSTAIRS

BOLD BOUDOIR: BRIGHT BEDROOM DESIGNS

PillowcasesFabric TasselsLaundry BagLampshadePillowcase with TasselsFabric-Mounted Picture Frame

FRESH LOOKS: PROJECTS FOR THE SECOND-FLOOR ROOMS

Fabric BoxesTissue-Box CoverPatchwork TowelToilet-Paper-Roll HolderAppliqué TowelBolster CushionBench CushionBanner

COZY COVER-UP

Hot-Water-Bottle Cover

PRETTY IN PINK: PASTEL SHADES FOR A RELAXING BEDROOM

Bed RunnerCloud CushionsBeanbagCovered NotebooksStorage TraysCoat Hangers

TIME TO PLAY: NURSERY TOYS AND DECORATIONS

Geometric BuntingKite Height ChartPlay MatJigsaw CushionsStacking RingsStool Covers

DOWNSTAIRS

KITCHEN BRIGHTS: UPDATE THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

Pot HoldersOven MittsApronPlastic-Bag HolderTea CozyDish Towel

CREATIVE COASTERS: FUN WITH FELT WEAVING

Coasters

THE PERFECT SETTING: CREATE BEAUTIFUL TABLE LINENS

Zigzag NapkinFrayed NapkinHemstitch NapkinBasket LinerPlace MatChair CoverTable Runner

DECOR FOR DOORS: SHOW YOUR DOORS SOME LOVE!

Door MufflerDoorstopDraft Stopper

CREATIVE SPACES

FABRIC COVERS: GIVE YOUR SEWING ROOM A MAKEOVER

Sewing-Machine CoverFabric LettersCord OrganizerIroning-Board OrganizerIroning-Board CoverSewing Pinafore

PERFECT POCKETS: UPCYCLE YOUR JEANS

Wall Organizer

WORK IT!: REVAMP YOUR HOME OFFICE

BackpackMagazine FileBinder CoverDesk OrganizerSlogan BannerOffice Organizer

LOOK SHARP: A PRETTY PADDED SCISSOR CASE

Scissor Case

GREAT OUTDOORS: A SET OF AL FRESCO ACCESSORIES

Garden CushionWindbreakPicnic BlanketDuffel BagDeck-Chair Sling

ESSENTIAL KNOW-HOW

THE GUIDE: STITCHES, TIPS, TECHNIQUES

TEMPLATES

INDEX

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

UPSTAIRS

From the bedroom to the bathroom via the nursery and landing, get set to show your second-floor rooms some fabulous fabric love!

BOLD BOUDOIR

BRIGHT BEDROOM DESIGNS

Add tassels, pictures, and hoopsfor a boho bedroom makeoverin eye-catching colors!

Designer: Rebecca Reid Styling: Louise Day Photography: Philip Sowels

COLORFUL PILLOWCASES

We love the way these fabric inserts look like there’s one pillowcase inside another! We’ve gone for bold brights as our main casing; for a more subtle look, use a bright accent as the insert and a softer shade for the main case.

TASSEL-TASTIC!

Tassels make a change from bunting and are a fun way of using up fabric scraps. If you want yours to coordinate with a room, simply buy extras of your favorite prints to cut into strips. And try yarn tassels on pillows!

LIGHT WORK

Coordinate your bedside table lamp with your bedding and accessories with this simple technique for covering most lampshade shapes. Add a ribbon edging in a contrasting color for a modern twist.

BRIGHT BEDROOM

HOOPS OF FUN

This ingenious laundry basket uses a large embroidery hoop. It keeps dirty laundry hidden away and even provides potential play as a basketball-style receptacle for shooting your socks into!

PRETTY AS A PICTURE . . .

If, like us, you’ve been meaning to make some fab fabric pictures for ages but haven’t quite gotten around to it, now’s the time! You can buy cheap picture frames that, with the right fabrics, will look good in any room. Our nosew method really can be done in minutes.

PILLOWCASES

Turn your finished pillowcase right side out, with the lining fabric inside. When you put your pillow inside, make sure the lining fabric encases the end of the pillow.

YOU WILL NEED

Standard pillowcase, 20 × 30 inches (50 × 75 cm)

Contrast fabric (see instructions for sizing)

Matching sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

Standard pillowcase size, 20 × 30 inches (50 × 75 cm)

MAKING EACH PILLOWCASE

Step 1: Turn your pillowcase inside out and undo the side seams. One of the short edges will already be hemmed, and the other has a large pocket to slip your pillowcase in. Cut the pocket edge to meet up with the other edge, but cut it 1 inch (2½ cm) longer to allow for the hem. Turn over the edge by ½ inch (1¼ cm) and then by ½ inch (1¼ cm) again; from there, stitch down. The two ends of your pillowcase will now be the same length. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Measure across the hemmed edge of your pillowcase and cut your lining fabric to this length and 18 inches (46 cm) wide. On your lining fabric, turn both long edges over ½ inch (1¼ cm) and then ½ inch (1¼ cm) again to the wrong side; press and then stitch these hems into place. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Fold the lining fabric in half lengthwise with right sides together. With your pillowcase inside out, place it inside the folded lining fabric, making sure the two hemmed edges are all the way up inside the fold, aligning the side edges of the pillowcase and lining fabric. Stitch together down both side seams of the pillowcase, through all layers of pillowcase and lining fabric. (Fig. 3)

Choose lining fabric with a bold contrast pattern.

FABRIC TASSELS

The frayed fabric edges add a softer texture.

Make as many tassels as you want and then string them together through the loops at the top.

YOU WILL NEED

For one tassel

Cotton fabric, 14 × 20 inches (36 × 50 cm)

MEASUREMENTS

Each tassel measures 7 inches (18 cm) long.

MAKING EACH TASSEL

Step 1: Fold your fabric in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Cut into the fabric to form strips ¼ inch (2 cm) wide—start cutting at the open edge and stop 1½ (4 cm) from the fold. Cut the final strip off completely; you will use this to tie up your tassel. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Open up your cut fabric and lay it flat, right side down, on your table. (Fig. 3)

Step 4: Starting at one end, roll up the fabric tightly, straightening out the strips as you go so they do not get tangled in each other. At the end, fold the raw fabric edge under and roll over it. (Fig. 4)

Step 5: Fold the rolled fabric in half with the end you turned under on the inside. (Fig. 5)

Step 6: Take the strip you cut off earlier and wrap it around the rolled-up fabric, approximately 1 inch (2½ cm) from the top. Wrap tightly to form the tassel. Fold under the short end and hold securely in place with a few small stitches. (Fig. 6)

LAUNDRY BAG

The lining will be on display as much as the outer bag.

Tie a length of ribbon around the screw and hang it up to make a laundry bag that’s always open.

YOU WILL NEED

Gray cotton fabric, 2 pieces 27 × 19 inches (68 × 48 cm) for outer bag

Orange cotton fabric, 2 pieces 27 × 19 inches (68 × 48 cm) for bag lining

Wooden embroidery hoop, 10 inches (25 cm)

Ribbon to hang

Matching sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

The finished laundry bag measures 26 × 18 inches (65 × 45 cm).

MAKING THE LAUNDRY BAG

Step 1: Place the two gray outer pieces of fabric right sides together. Stitch down the side, along the bottom, and up the other side, using a ⅗-inch (1½-cm) seam allowance. Repeat with the two orange lining pieces, but leave a 4-inch (10-cm) gap along the bottom for turning. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Place the outer bag, right side out, inside the lining bag, wrong sides out. Right sides should now be together. Match up the side seams. Stitch together all the way around the top. Turn the bag right side out through the gap in the lining. Slip-stitch the gap closed. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Push the lining inside the outer bag and then topstitch around the bag opening, approximately ⅕ inch (½ cm) from the edge, to secure. (Fig. 3)

Step 4: Place the embroidery inner hoop over the outer bag and fold the top over it by approximately 1½ inches (4 cm). Place the outer hoop on top, over the lining. Tighten the screw to finish. (Fig. 4)

LAMPSHADE

Use ribbon to add a colorful edge to your lampshade.

If you prefer, you can glue your lampshade cover in place at the top and bottom instead of stitching it.

YOU WILL NEED

Cotton fabric (see instructions for sizing)

Drum lampshade

Matching sewing thread

Ribbon (see instructions for size)

MEASUREMENTS

To fit your lampshade

MAKING THE LAMPSHADE

Step 1: You will need a plain, fabric-covered lampshade and enough fabric to wrap around it. Measure the height and circumference of your lampshade and add 1¼ inches (approximately 3 cm) to both measurements. Cut out your fabric to this size. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Wrap the fabric right side down around your lampshade and pin, right sides together, along the side to make sure it fits. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Keeping your fabric pinned, ease it off the lampshade, and stitch together along the pinned line. (Fig. 3)

Step 4: Press the seam open. Fold the top and bottom edges ⅗ inch (1½ cm) to the wrong sides. Press. (Fig. 4)

Step 5: Turn the cover right side out and slip it over your lampshade. Secure it in place by making a small stitch through the edge of the fabric cover on the lampshade and the edge of your fabric cover. Stitch all the way around the top and bottom edges. (Fig. 5)

Step 6: Cut lengths of ribbon to fit around the top and bottom of the lampshade. Glue in place to finish. (Fig. 6)

PILLOWCASE WITH TASSELS

Attach tassels to your pillowcase at regular intervals.

We used cotton DK yarn for our tassels, but embroidery floss also works well. Experiment with different colors and weights of yarn and thread to get the effect you want.

YOU WILL NEED

Plain standard pillowcase, 20 × 30 inches (50 × 75 cm)

Yarn or embroidery floss for tassels

Cardboard, 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm)

Matching sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

Each finished tassel measures 2 inches (5 cm) long.

MAKING EACH TASSEL

Step 1: Fold your piece of cardboard in half. Starting at the open side, wind your yarn around the cardboard approximately twenty times. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Cut a piece of thread approximately 6 inches (15 cm) long. Thread it under the yarn wraps at the folded edge of the cardboard. Knot tightly twice. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Insert scissors between the wraps at the cardboard’s open side. Cut the yarn. (Fig. 3)

Step 4: Slide the yarn off the cardboard. Cut another piece of thread, approximately 6 inches (15 cm), and knot it around the yarn, approximately ⅖ inch (1 cm) down from the top. Wind one end around the knot a few times and then knot again twice. (Fig. 4)

Step 5: Pull the wound thread down to the bottom of the tassel. Trim all the yarn ends to the same length to neaten. (Fig. 5)

ATTACH EACH TASSEL

Step 6: Find the two ends that you tied around the top of your tassel and thread one onto a needle. Insert the needle into the edge of the pillowcase seam to the wrong side. Repeat with the other end a short distance away. Knot together to secure. Attach more tassels in the same way around the pillowcase. (Fig. 6)

FABRIC-MOUNTED PICTURE FRAME

We left the glass out of our frames so that we can enjoy the texture of the fabric, but you can include the glass if you prefer.

YOU WILL NEED

Picture frame

Cotton print fabric to fit frame

Heavyweight interfacing to fit frame

Double-sided tape

MAKING THE FRAME

Step 1: Remove the backing and glass from your frame and then place it over your piece of fabric until you are happy with the position of the pattern inside. Draw around the outside of the picture frame onto your fabric. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Cut out your fabric, just inside the outline you drew. Iron heavyweight interfacing to the wrong side of your fabric. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Using double-sided tape, attach your fabric to the paper inset that comes with the frame. Trim the fabric to fit, if needed. Place the fabric and inset into your frame and then place the backing board on top. (Fig. 3)

Step 4: Turn the frame over, and your fabric picture is now finished! (Fig. 4)

Get your fave fabrics out of your stash and frame them.

FRESH LOOKS

PROJECTS FOR THE SECOND-FLOOR ROOMS

For the bedroom, bathroom, and landing, these projects will coordinate your second floor!

Designer: Rebecca Reid Styling: Louise Day Photography: Philip Sowels

FABRIC BOXES

Everyone needs storage—we just like ours to look good, especially when it’s so easy to make your own. Whatever size boxes you choose, stack them in contrasting colors or patterns for impact and coordinate with complementary accessories.

AHH... TISSUES!

We never really like the designs on tissue boxes, whatever their shape, so we’ve made a simple cover for them. This idea makes a great gift, too, because everyone needs tissues.

“LET’S MAKE STUFF” BANNER

Join in our mantra and sew yourself a decorative banner to hang anywhere you choose. Don’t stop with a single message—make up your own for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

BOLSTER AND BENCH CUSHIONS

Add some comfort and a little luxury with new cushions in any room. Bolster cushions make great head- or armrests on a window seat or as extra padding for bedtime reading. Our made-to-measure bench cushion, meanwhile, creates a cozy space for daytime lounging.

BLUE AND WHITE STYLE

EMBELLISH A TOWEL

Plain towels made posh! Practice your patchwork skills by sewing each of the fabrics together to create an edging, or appliqué someone’s initials on a bath towel.

TOILET-PAPER ROLL HOLDER

We’re talking tasteful, stylish holders that will exude class and add a touch of elegance to the smallest room in the house.

FABRIC BOXES

Covered boxes make for stylish storage

YOU WILL NEED

Outer fabric:Small: 23⅝ × 44 inches (60 × 12 cm)Medium: 39 × 44 inches (100 × 112 cm)Large: 63 × 44 inches (60 × 112 cm)

Cotton lining fabric, cream:Small: 24 × 44 inches (60 × 112 cm)Medium: 39 × 44 inches (100 × 112 cm)Large: 63 × 44 inches (160 × 112 cm)

White foam board:Small: One 17 × 24-inch (43 × 61 cm) sheetMedium: Three 17 × 24-inch (43 × 61 cm) sheetsLarge: Six 17 × 24-inch (43 × 61 cm) sheets

Double-sided tape

Matching sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

Small box measures 7⅞ inches (20 cm) Medium box measures 11⅞ inches (30 cm) Large box measures 15¾ inches (40 cm)

Note: Use a ⅝-inch (1½-cm) seam allowance throughout and press all seams open as you go.

CUTTING

From the outer and lining fabric, cut:

For the base and sides, five pieces of each:Small: 10¼ × 10¼ inches (26 × 26 cm)Medium: 14⅛ × 14⅛ inches (36 × 36 cm)Large: 18⅛ × 18⅛ inches (46 × 46 cm)

For the lid top, one piece of each:Small: 10⅝ × 10⅝ inches (27 × 27 cm)Medium: 14⅝ × 14⅝ inches (37 × 37 cm)Large: 18½ × 18½ inches (47 × 47 cm)

For the lid sides, four pieces of each:Small: 3⅛ × 10⅝ inches (8 × 27 cm)Medium: 3⅛ × 14⅝ inches (8 × 37cm)Large: 3⅛ × 18½ inches (8 × 47 cm)

From the foam board, cut:

For the base and sides, five pieces:Small: 7⅞ × 7⅞ inches (20 × 20 cm)Medium: 11⅞ × 11⅞ inches (30 × 30 cm)Large: 15¾ × 15¾ inches (40 × 40 cm)

For the lid top, one piece:Small: 8¼ × 8¼ inches (21 × 21 cm)Medium: 12¼ × 12¼ inches (31 × 31 cm)Large: 16⅛ × 16⅛ inches (41 × 41 cm)

For the lid sides, four pieces:Small: 1⅝ × 8¼ inches (4 × 21 cm)Medium: 1⅝ × 12¼ inches (4 × 31 cm)Large: 1⅝ × 16⅛ inches (4 × 41 cm)

COVERING THE BOARD

Each of the storage boxes is assembled in the same way.

Step 1: Start by covering all of your foam board pieces in fabric. Place the outer fabric right side down and then center the corresponding piece of foam board on top. Stick strips of double-sided tape around all four sides close to the edge of the board and then fold the fabric edges over the board and press into place to hold them securely while you stitch them together. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Place the corresponding lining piece right side up on top of the foam board over which you just folded the fabric. Turn the edges under so they meet up with the folded-over edges of the outer fabric. Slip-stitch the two fabric edges together all the way around, keeping your stitches neat and small. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Cover and line each of the foam board pieces in the same way so that you have a total of ten pieces.

JOINING THE PIECES

Step 1: Take two of the side pieces and place them with the lining sides together. Work a few small stitches through the outer fabric at one end to anchor your thread and then oversew the two pieces together down the side. You should only stitch through the outer fabric, and you’ll find it easier if you angle the pieces slightly so your stitches are neat and barely visible. (Fig. 3)

Step 2: Join the other side pieces together in the same way. (Fig. 4)

Step 3: Stitch the base to the bottom edges of the four sides to complete the bottom of the box. You may find it easier pin the corners in place before you start to keep them in place. (Fig. 5)

Step 4: Stitch the four lid sides together and then join the lid top to them. (Fig. 6)

TISSUE-BOX COVER

YOU WILL NEED

Outer fabric: see instructions for details

Inner fabric: see instructions for details

Tissue box

Matching sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

The finished tissue box cover will fit your tissue box.

Note: Use a ⅝-inch (1½-cm) seam allowance.

MEASURING

Step 1: To make a cover to fit any size tissue box, you first need to figure out the measurements of fabric to cut out.

Box top: Measure the top of the tissue box and add 1¼ inches (3 cm) to the width and to the length. Cut one piece each from the outer fabric and inner fabric.

Box sides: Measure each side of your tissue box and add 1¼ inches (3 cm) to the width and to the height. Cut one piece for each side from both the outer and inner fabrics.

MAKING THE TOP HOLE

Step 1: Place the box-top outer fabric wrong side up. Take the perforated cardboard oval out of the top of the tissue box, center it on the fabric, and then trace around it.

Step 2: Pin the box-top outer and inner fabric right sides together. Stitch together all around the drawn line. (Fig. 1)

Step 3: Cut through both layers of fabric ¼ inch (½ cm) inside the stitched line and then cut notches from the fabric. (Fig. 2)

Step 4: Turn the top right side out by pushing one piece through the hole and then press. (Fig. 3)

JOINING THE SIDES

Step 1: Starting ⅝ inch (1½ cm) down from the top edge but finishing at the bottom edge, stitch all of the side pieces together down the height with right sides together. Remember to join them in the correct order if your box is rectangular. By not stitching the top ⅝ inch (1½ cm) of the side seams, you’ll find that the top fits more neatly into place later. Repeat with the inner fabric sides. (Fig. 4)

ATTACHING THE TOP

Step 1: Start by joining the outer top panel to the outer sides. Pin the inner top panel out of the way so it doesn’t get caught in your stitching. (Fig. 5)

Step 2: Join the inner top to the inner side panels in the same way. (Fig. 6)

HEMMING THE LOWER EDGE

Step 1: Push the assembled inner fabric cover to inside the outer fabric cover.

Step 2: Turn the outer lower edge of the four sides under by ⅝ inch (1½ cm) and press. Repeat with the inner lower edges so they meet up with the turned-under outer lower edges. Topstitch all the way around to hem. (Fig. 7)

Step 3: Slip the cover over your tissue box to complete. It is reversible, so you can choose whichever side you prefer on the outside. (Fig. 8)

PATCHWORK TOWEL

Wash your towel before you add the border if it’s new just to be sure the color doesn’t run into your patchwork fabric.

YOU WILL NEED

Cotton fabrics: see instructions for details

Towel, navy blue

Matching sewing thread

MEASUREMENTS

You can add a patchwork border to any size towel.

CUTTING THE FABRIC

Step 1: Each of the patchwork strips measure 1⅝ inches (4 cm) wide when sewn together. Measure across the width of your towel and then divide this measurement by 1⅝