Easy Sewing Machine Cover {tutorial}

I have a confession to make: my sewing machine just sits under my desk, occasionally collecting dust. I do use it, but I may or may not clean it all that much, specifically on top. Whew. Glad I got that off my chest.

Since my sewing machine’s place of honor is here when not in use:

And it generally looks like this:

I figured it was about time to whip up a sewing machine cover. It was super easy and I’m really pleased with how it turned out.

Supplies Needed:

• 2 pieces of coordinating fabric
• Ribbon
• Thread
• Embellishment (totally optional but it makes it that much cuter!)

(Do you see my ribbon organizer in the background? Yep shameless plug)

Step 1: Cut each piece of fabric to 27” x 15”. I have a pretty standard machine, but you can always check the dimensions of yours and adjust the measurements accordingly.

Step 2: Cut your ribbon into 6 10” pieces. Place your fabric right sides together. On one long end place a piece of ribbon 6” from each side. Pin so that the ribbon is in between the two pieces of fabric like so:

On the other long end pin a piece of ribbon 2 1/2” from each side and again at 9” from each side. Does that make sense? Here’s a diagram:

I know, my diagrams rock :D.

Step 3: Sew the two pieces of fabric together (right sides together) with ribbons pinned in place, leaving a 3” space for turning.

Step 4: Turn the fabric right side out. Press. Top stitch around the edge, making sure to sew the corner you left open.

Step 5: You can add an embellishment if you want. I just added a felt flower, but it can definitely be left plain.

And there you go! Now my cover can sit and collect dust instead of my sewing machine! Hurray! ;)

 

 

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