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Directions for Making a Cross Stitched Eyeglass Case
Please Note: These instructions assume that the crafter knows the basics of machine and hand sewing.
Materials Needed:
Cross stitched piece measuring no more than 3 1/2" x 6 3/4" (63 x 123 stitches using 18 count Aida)
Two pieces of cloth - 8" x 7.75" in color to match or compliment stitched design.
Two pieces of felt - same size as cloth.
Sewing machine
Basic sewing supplies, needle, matching thread, scissors, sewing pins, iron, ironing board, towel, etc.
Directions:
1) Place the two pieces of felt together, matching edges. Place (1) piece of cloth on top of felt, face up. Place the other piece of cloth on top, face down. Match edges and pin in place.
2) Using 1/2" seam allowance, sew all (4) pieces together, leaving a space for turning. (See Illustration)
3) Trim batting close to seam. (1/8") Trim cloth seam allowance to about 1/4". Trim corners very close.
4) Turn piece right-side-out so that the cloth is on the outside. Using scissors tip, carefully push out corners. Iron piece flat, turning under the edges at opening. Hand sew opening closed. Piece should now look like a pot holder measuring 6.75" x 7".
5) Fold piece in half so that the (2) shorter sides are together. Hand sew along a short side and the long side to make the eyeglass case.
6) Trim the cross stitched design to within 9 stitch spaces or 1/2". Place a towel on the ironing board, then place the stitched piece, face down on the towel. Fold over edges along design and press. (The towel will keep the iron from flattening the stitches, keeping the design looking fresh.) Pin the design in place, face up on the eyeglass and hand sew, using small over-cast stitches.
Tip: When stitching the cross stitched design to eyeglass case, stitch it to the underside of the eyeglass case so that the seam doesn't show. (see photo below)
The cross stitch pattern used for the example is "Sleeping Kitty" from Cross Stitch Pro. www.crossstitchpro.com
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