Wešve all seen it
happen, the officiant at the wedding asks for the rings. As the best man struggles to dig into the corners of his pocket for the
precious ring, everyone waits. For the sake of anxious best men, brides and grooms
everywhere, we offer a quick and elegant solution: an easy-to-retrieve
little bag to hold the ring. After the big day, the bride can use this pretty pouch to hold a special pair of earrings or other small jewelry.
Materials
3 1/2" x 5" piece of batiste, organdy or desired fabric
3 1/2" x 5" piece of cotton netting (optional)
7 1/2" entredeux beading, or similar trim wide enough to accommodate 2
strands of 1/8"-wide ribbon
7 1/2" to 10" lace edging (1/2 " to 1 1/4" wide)
32" of 1/8"-wide satin or silk ribbon
Fine sewing thread, such as Madeira Cotona 80, Mettler 60/2, or DMC 50
Place netting on batiste. With right sides together, fold with netting on
inside, so that piece measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".
Using a pencil, lightly mark curved lines at bottom corners. Trim 1/4" away
from curved line. Mark side seams. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, stitch one
side seam and corner. Trim seam allowance to 1/8". Roll and whip edge, using
a zigzag stitch 4mm wide and .8mm long.
To attach entredeux beading to top edge, place right sides together. Straight stitch
"in the ditch," trim. Roll and whip.
Attach flat or slightly gathered lace edging to upper edge of entredeux beading with a zigzag stitch (width 22.5mm, length .9mm).
Fold right sides together. Stitch remaining side seam and along curved line
previously drawn at lower edge of bag, stitching through beading and lace
edging. Trim seam; roll and whip.
Turn bag right side out. Weave one 16" length of 1/8"-wide ribbon through
beading, beginning and ending at side seam. Repeat for other side, beginning
at opposite side seam, weaving over bars that first ribbon went under, and
under bars that first ribbon went over, forming a basketweave design. Tie
ribbons near ends. |
By Carol
Ahles