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Pattern, photos, images & text ©Tracy L. Chapman & Sew Thankful Inc. January 2008. All rights reserved.
Permission to copy and distribute this complimentary pattern in printed form at no charge to others, for personal or NON-PROFIT use, for guild and group projects or for making small quantities to sell at craft fairs and such is granted provided all copyright information and references to Sew Thankful are kept in tact one each and every copy printed/distributed. The above permissions do NOT include or permit the re-packaging or sale of this pattern itself in either paper or digital form.
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Materials required for each tissue holder:
- 2 pieces of fabric 6" x 6" (pattern may not be suitable for
directional fabrics)
- Coordinating Thread
- 2 pieces of ribbon (grosgrain, satin, etc.) 7 ½" each
- Temporary marking device, i.e.,
chalk
- Yo-Yo and/or Button, if desired
- Miscellaneous trim (yarn,
ribbon, etc.), if desired.
Instructions:
1. Using a chalk, marker or other
suitable marking device, mark 1 ½" in from each edge on one side of one fabric
square--on the RIGHT side of the fabric.
2. Fold each 7 ½" strip of ribbon in half, right
sides together. Center over marks on
fabric & pin on the RIGHT side of the fabric.
3. Baste ribbon to fabric square, using 1/8"
seam allowance on the RIGHT side of the fabric.
4. Pull ribbon loops gently up out of the
way. Bring opposite edge up to match
edge with loops, smooth & press in half (being careful NOT to press the
ribbon) with RIGHT sides of the fabric together (wrong side out).
5. Press 2nd
fabric square in half.
6. Stitch
sides using ¼" seam allowance. Clip
bottom corners. Repeat both seams and corner clips on other piece of fabric.
7. Use your fingers to align one side seam with
pressed bottom center crease, forming a triangle. Pin.
8. Measure from point up ½", mark a perpendicular line, stitch. NOTE: If you have pinned the point & side seam straight with the bottom center crease, you will form a 1" perpendicular line (triangle). See image below.
9. Clip off triangle point.
9a. Repeat on other
side.
9b. Repeat process
for other piece of fabric.
10. You
should now have what looks like 2 square bottom bags (each unlined, one has ribbon
loops on one side, both with raw edges).
Insert one unit inside the other with right side of both fabrics to the
INSIDE. Be careful to smoothly sandwich
the ribbon loops. Match side seams carefully and pin. Match raw edges all around. Place one pin in center of long edge that
does NOT have the loops. Place one pin in
center of each ribbon tail. Place a 2nd
pin approximately ¾" or so toward the center away from the ribbon edge (see
image below).
Use a ¼"
seam allowance, backstitch at beginning and end to secure, stitch around top (raw) edge leaving approx. 2 ½" opening as shown in picture above. Remove pins as you come to them, do NOT sew
over the pins. Remember to leave an
approximately 2 ½" opening (between the two center-most pins on the "ribbon"
side), stitch all the way around the top except for the opening.
11. Press all the way around the top edge to set
the seam. Finger press apart/open the
seam opening area, making it even with the seam allowance. Press this area open gently with your iron.
12. Turn right side out through the opening. Use
your fingers to smooth open/finger press the seam joining the two fabrics.
13. Determine which side you want to use for the
lining and insert inside the other. Remember, this is a REVERSIBLE project, so
you can change your mind later to show the other side. Smooth out nicely making
sure to pay attention to the open seam allowance between the ribbon loops.
14. Choose how you want to finish. You may wish to top stitch (using a straight
stitch or a decorative stitch if your machine has one you like) all the way
around (approx. 1/8' from the edge).
Or,
you may wish to apply a trim of some sort.
After top-stitching or applying trim (if desired), you may wish to embellish your holder with yo-yos and/or buttons. Scroll down to see a gallery of samples for ideas and inspiration.
I couched a fancy yarn using decorative stitch in the picture
below.
Ribbons, beaded trim, feathers, fuzzy trims, etc....all look great! Once your trim is secure, clip threads. Insert tissue packet. Pull ribbon loops around (exposing the right side) to secure tissue packet inside. Want to see the reverse side of this one?
How do you secure the loops?
How do use the new packet without removing from the holder?
When you are finished, simply tuck the plastic pack cover back inside.Gallery of ideas:
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Pattern, photos, images & text ©Tracy L. Chapman & Sew Thankful Inc. January 2008. All rights reserved.
Permission to copy and distribute this complimentary pattern in printed form at no charge to others, for personal or NON-PROFIT use, for guild and group projects or for making small quantities to sell at craft fairs and such is granted provided all copyright information and references to Sew Thankful are kept in tact one each and every copy printed/distributed. The above permissions do NOT include or permit the re-packaging or sale of this pattern itself in either paper or digital form.
http://sewthankful.com/blog/2008/01/reversible-travel-tissue-holde.html
Click here for the PDF file if you want to print the instructions. NOTE, you must have a *recent* version of Adobe Acrobat Reader available for free from www.adobe.com -- sorry, we are unable to provide tech support for adobe software products.
I just finished making him two REALLY NICE ones using First Choice Boxers pattern by Timber Lane Press.
These are Nick's first "handmade" boxers! True, they're not "subtle" or "subdued" and he won't be able to wear them while on duty. But they will be great for after hours and off time, don't you think?! I hope he loves them.
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This was the 2nd time I have made boxer shorts using this pattern. I made some for Jeff about a year ago and he LOVES them, so I thought Nick might like some for Christmas.The pattern is not difficult, but intermediate sewing skills are recommended. If you are an advanced beginner and confident you could probably manage this pattern without too much difficulty AS LONG AS you feel comfortable going slowly, step-by-step following the written instructions and illustrations. Attention to detail is a MUST.
For me, securing the 4 channel sport elastic (pinning it on) is probably the most challenging part. Even that part is not difficult if you follow the tips provided in the pattern. Flat-felled seams are used throughout (instructions are provided), giving the finished boxers a professional look and comfortable feel to the wearer.
I LOVE knowing that I'm making a quality product and that the boxers turn out looking like the picture on the pattern front.
I'll be wrapping Nick's boxers in the morning and send them along with a hearty selection of requested Christmas cookies and assorted miscellaneous personal items.
Click here if you'd like to read more about this pattern, available at SewThankful.com
I was smitten with the sweet yo-yo Santa on the cover and knew I just HAD to make him. Well...I DID! I finished him last night and can't wait to take a few pictures to show you. I should have them ready and here on the blog later this afternoon.Interested in this pattern? Check it out at Sew Thankful.
Why did it take so long you ask?
- Well...because I never seem to have more than 20 consecutive minutes at a time to work on sewing projects lately.
- I also have a very bad habit of wanting to change things slightly...which ALWAYS results in requiring much more time. For example:
Did I need drugs to get through this extended labor you're wondering? No, silly. While operating a sewing machine or hot iron I highly recommend not becoming impaired or intoxicated.
- I decided I did not like how my front and back panels looked when I pieced them together, so I added appliqué pane strip over the join and on each panel end. I quilted these down over the end of each large pieced rectangle (i.e., the front & back).
- I also decided I did not want to have a solid (looking) black lining, but I DID want to have a black faux binding around the top. Sew....this Lazy Girl took her time and pieced the lining sections.
Oh...so you want to see her? Here she is--click image to open large image in a pop up window:
Miranda, shown cinched, sporting ivory/black bamboo fashion handles from Clover.I used Leisure Arts 1" Swivel Clips to make her cinch. Click here to see a selection of Leisure Arts handbag hardware accessories at Sew Thankful.
My Miranda is not quilted. Instead of batting, I used Pellon Fusible Fleece. I love the smooth and sleek look.
I also decided to give my Miranda FEET to protect her bottom, because good mama's take care of their baby's bottoms. Given Miranda's ample proportions, I decided that she would need 6 feet in order to protection at each end and also in the middle. You know, it's terrible to have a chafed middle bottom! I used silver tone purse feet from Ghees (gotta mind your metals when making purses...make sure all metal colors match for best results). Gold tone feet are also available at Sew Thankful...in fact, Sew Thankful stocks a nifty selection of handbag hardware.
I used the BLACK Velcro Fusion and I gotta say it again, "I LOVE that stuff!" I only had the 3/4" x 1" rectangles available, and being a Lazy Girl, I just placed them end to end to get my 2" piece and fused. Worked great!
Here are a couple more views - no cinching and inside:
So...you wanna know...how hard was she to sew?
Miranda is not a hard bag to make at all. If you don't have well honed sewing skills, you will definitely need patience and be able to discipline yourself to take one step at a time and follow it through without trying to guess it's right.
There are some minor challenges in dealing with the bulk because Miranda is very well stabilized (and that's a GREAT thing). These minor challenges are nothing too difficult if you can discipline yourself to stay focused on each task as Joan presents it you shouldn't have any major problems.
Joan Hawley, owner/designer of Lazy Girl Designs and the Miranda Day Bag pattern, did an outstanding job with both the "design" of the bag and the directions for the pattern. Two thumbs up!!!
I LOVE my new Miranda and can't wait to show her off AND make more -- but that will probably have to wait until after the holidays!
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Want to learn more about this fabulous new pattern booklet with full-size pullouts? Click here.
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I whipped her up over the weekend and she's already added *sew* much dazzle to my day.
I smile every time I pick up my purse.
Isn't she cute? I made her using the Cell Phone Catty pattern from Cotton Ginnys.Wanna see the back side?
I know I'm going to have to make more of these. Oooohhh...great gift-making is in the works! Cell Phone Catty will make a great Christmas present for my daughter and quite a few other people.
I was surprised at how easy it was to make this pattern. The directions are very well written, but it is important to read them ALL the way through before beginning.
A sewing machine with zig-zag capability is recommended but not required (you can do all straight stitching if you want).
One thing I did differently from the pattern -- I did not use sew-in Velcro. I used the new Fusion Velcro (that is a permanent fusible). Good stuff! Sew Thankful does not have it in stock yet, but should very soon.
Another thing I think will be helpful -- next time I'm going to use Quilter's Vinyl to trace off the pattern templates. I made this one using KWIK Trace, and it worked OK...but for these smaller pieces and for the required placement markings, using Quilter's Vinyl should work much better.
Want to see the Cell Phone Catty pattern? Click here.
Want to see more fresh & fun Cotton Ginnys patterns? Click here.
