31 May 2010

Oven Toaster Cover For My Sister

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....this for my sister.Smile
It’s an oven toaster cover. Used a box to test it out,so it didn’t fit properly but I sure hope it fits the real one !


Let me show you how I made it.


toaster cover layout

First, choose your fabric and cut out the pieces as above.
Cut out another set for the lining.
The 2cm I added is the seam allowance.


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On the wrong side of the fabric, draw two lines.
Then draw a circle( I followed the diameter of my stitchery).
I position it in the center of the front panel.


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I hope I’m making some sense so far!Wink


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Place a white fabric, right sides together where the circle is. (Remember, the circle is drawn on the wrong side.) Pin the fabric in place and stitch the circle. I stitched 0.5cm away from the circle I drew.

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Cut out the circle, following the pencil line.Cut notches.


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Turn over the white fabric to the back and baste the edges.
I let the white fabric show a little.

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Place the cut out frame over the stitchery and ta-da… a framed stitchery!
Remember to stitch around the the frame.
Trim the stitchery piece so as not to have too much bulk.
(Sorry, didn’t take a photo of that step.)


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Using the scrap from the trimmed stitchery, I cut two flowers and placed it on the side panel pieces. Then using the water erasable fabric pen, I drew the petals and stem.


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Machine appliqued the flower using satin stich.

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(Darn…forgot to take the photo again. I hope this picture helps.)
Before joining the panel pieces, I baste the lining to the main fabric pieces.
(If you are using thicker fabric, you may not need a lining.)
Using the picture as a guide, cut notches (0.8cm) (for easier pivoting when you reach the corner) and join the side panel to the main body.
Trim and finish the seams.(I used zig zag.)

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That’s the applique flower on the side panel.
Oh yes, I finished the raw bottom edges with striped fabric.

You better like this, sis!Wink
And it better fits your toaster!


Update: Penny joined this party

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5 comments:

  1. This is such a neat idea! I need to try this! Great job!

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  2. Thank you for the tutorial!

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  3. I just found this and it is perfect, I was in a quilt block swap and the theme was chickens. 4 blocks I made into a table runner and 3 into pot holders and now I can use one to make a cover for my toaster oven. Perfect timing and oh so cute.

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