CN: Needlecase

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Materials

Vinyl pocket: Encase both long sides of two vinyl pockets in bias binding.

Cut one piece of VelcroŽ 4 1/2" long (both the hook and loop sides). Cut each in half lengthwise forming 4 strips 4 1/2" x 1/4". Center hook side of VelcroŽ along one bias covered edge. Stitch through center of VelcroŽ

Center soft loop side of VelcroŽ along one short (6 1/2") end of needlecase page. Stitch. Turn page over and stitch another piece of the soft loop side of VelcroŽ to the opposite end.

Place one vinyl pocket on fabric page aligning soft and hook sides of VelcroŽ strips. Stitch through the center of the other long side of bias bound vinyl, attaching vinyl to page.

1/3 yd. fabric for needlecase cover
5/8 yd. contrasting fabric for needlecase pages
1/4 yd. 12-gauge vinyl for pockets
1/2 yard fabric for bias strips, or use 5 1/3 yds. of purchased bias binding
1/3 yd. soft and flexible VelcroŽ, 1/2" wide
1 large button
Machine sewing thread & #5 perle
cotton to match fabric
Darning needle

Instructions

Read all instructions carefully before beginning. Seam allowances are 1/4" unless otherwise noted.

Cut out all pattern pieces. From main fabric, cut 2 needlecase covers, 121/2" x 83/4". From contrasting fabric, cut 2 each for needlecase pages in the following sizes:

6 1/2" x 9"
6 1/2" x 9 1/2"
6 1/2" x 10"
6 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Eight 6 1/2" x 4" vinyl pieces for pockets

Note: Cut vinyl with paper scissors, and pin within seam allowances. Pinholes will be covered by bias binding.

Cut bias strips 1 1/4" wide. Approximately 5 1/2 yds. of bias binding are required. Fold bias in half lengthwise; press. Fold raw edges to inside and press.

Needlecase cover: Baste wrong sides of needlecase cover together. With 1 1/3 yds. of bias binding, encase raw edges of needlecase, mitering corners. Topstitch.

Needlecase pages: With the two fabric pieces measuring 6 1/2" x 10 1/2", place right sides together. Stitch along short sides, leaving long sides open. Turn and press.