I've been meaning to make a sewing machine cover for some time now. When I won the Amy Butler fabric from Flamingo Toes I considered making one with some of that, but before I made my final decision I went through my fabric stash and rediscovered this really cool retro apron. I should have taken a picture of it when I started so you could see the "before". It was in really bad disrepair. There was a hole in one corner and the tie was ripped. I could just never bring myself to toss it because it was just so darn cute despite it's poor condition.
I always thought I might find a project for it that wouldn't stress it too much. I tossed it in a lingerie net bag and washed it on gentle and was super careful ironing it once it was dry. I had to piece the back section with the ironing woman fending off her man with the steaming iron. I cut the phrase in a separate piece and made a pocket with it.
Plain white cotton for the sides, top and back. And now I have another reason to smile when I walk into my sewing room!
Maybe I'll tackle the ironing board cover next!
Have you made a cover for your sewing machine?
I'm joining DebbieDoo's and Fox Hollow Cottage Pin the Tail on the Bloggy. You should join us for the fun!
I love the 'Don't kiss me I'm busy!' saying. Don't we all feel like that when we are sewing? Very darling!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Up cycled and one of kind! I made my cover out of a shirt!
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Great cover Tammy, looks fab and nice to be able to use some of the apron.......
ReplyDeleteI think my machine needs a cover too......hmm, shall have to search through my fabric stash and see what's
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Claire :}
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI need to make one...we have so much dust in this house! The apron sure made a perfect cover...one that is fun! Red always gives energy to a room! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy, I love your cover! I'm planning on buying a new sewing machine and this would be a great way to cover up the plastic cover that comes with it. Thanks for sharing; you've been pinned! : ) I'm also a new follower through Linky. I'd love if you'd share your cover at my Frugal Treasures Tuesday party going on now thru Sunday.
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This is seriously too cute1 I love the quote! I would so love for you to share this on my feature Friday linky party.
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SUper cute! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I need to make a cover for my sewing maching- I just fling a big folded piece of fabric over it for now. I like yours a lot. Cx
ReplyDeleteHahaha the picture is hilarious! Your machine cover looks great! It's cool that you repurposed a retro apron to make it.
ReplyDeleteI made a machine cover last year and tried out free motion embroidery as decoration (http://unfortunatelyoh.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/sewing-machine-styling.html if you're interested!) but it turned out a bit wonky! Yours looks utterly fab!
How cute is that!!! Thank you for sharing. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House tomorrow. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Also, thank you for the visit and sweet comment at The Dedicated House. It means the world. Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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Barbe
This was super cute. Thanks for joining my newbie party and the pinterest party.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute!! Following from the newbie party. :)
ReplyDeleteJust Adorable! I really need to make something pretty like this for my machine.
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This is sooo sweet! I just adore the fabric and love that it was upcycled from an old apron! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo.. and oh silly me.. just realized I wasn't a follower.. but Now I AM!
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Amie @ Pinkapotamus
LOL!!! Love the picture and the quote. It's just perfect for a sewing machine cover. My sewing machine badly needs a cover, but it's going to be boring compared to this.
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