Projects

Classy Glasses Case

Created By:

Milinda Stephenson of Milinda Sews

Skill Level: Intermediate

"If you are a little afraid of your serger, this project is for you. I will admit that I was afraid and didn't want to take it out of the box for fear that I wouldn't know what to do with all of those threads.

This step-by-step guide for beginners provides advice on choosing the proper settings, the perfect fabric and easy-to-follow directions for serging this classy glasses case." - Janome Maker Milinda Stephenson

Instructions

Step 1: Cut out Fabric:

  • Cut one 8 1/2" x 8" lining fabric
  • Cut one 8 1/2" x 8" outer fabric
  • If you would like your glass case to be more sturdy, cut one 8 1/2" x 8" piece of interfacing and iron to the back of either the lining or outer fabric piece.

Step 2: Prepare to Serge by Aligning the Fabric:

  • With the right sides together, align the fabric pieces along the 8 1/2" edge.
  • If you wish, pin the fabric in the center (well away from the seam, you don't want to ever serge over pins!).

Step 3: Serge One 8 1/2" Edge:

  • Serge the edge by lifting the foot slightly and sliding it under the front edge of the foot.
  • Be certain that the presser foot is in the down position and serge.
  • You may use the guidelines on your serger to keep your stitching straight.

Step 4: Serge Off, Leaving a 3" Thread Tail:

  • Allow the fabric to move beyond the presser foot and continue serging until you've created a 3" tail.
  • Clip the thread tail at the fabric edge.

Secure the Stitches:

  • The easiest way to be certain your stitches don't come undone is to dab a dot of Fray-Check where you clipped your stitches.
  • Allow the Fray-Check to dry before continuing your project.

Iron:

  • Iron open the seam.

Step 5: Fold Fabric in Half (Hot Dog Style)

Step 6: Serge

  • Begin by serging the outer fabric end. Serge to the end.
  • Serge off a 3" tail and clip.

Secure Along the Long Edge:

  • Next, serge the long side.
  • Leave the lining fabric end open for turning.

Remember to Serge Off:

  • Be certain to serge off, but this time, serge a 6" thread tail.
  • Clip the thread tail in the center, leaving 3" at your serger, and 3" beyond the fabric edge.
  • Turn right side out.

Serge the Lining Closed:

  • Serge closed the opening you used to turn the fabric.
  • Press your fabric.
  • Turn it right side out.

 

 

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Reviews


Tako
Beautiful
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

cpindzola
Around the Table Dresden Placemats
Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.
Txmaid
Fun Great Gift!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK
Teatime Quilted Tablecloth
Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.
MickelSews
Great Machine
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.
rvstan
S9 Review
Sunday, February 25, 2018

I love, love, love my S9! It's sews and embroiders beautifully and it's simplicity of use amazes me. I would recommend this machine for both a beginner and an experienced seamstress. If I would ask anything of Janome it would be to upgrade the programming to run a larger hoop size. I understand that it can't get much wider but there is most definitely room for it to go longer. That is the only limitation of this machine.
pjmnana
PJMNana
Monday, February 26, 2018

I purchased a Memorycraft 15000 a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made! This machine can do just about anything you would would ever want! I love the capability of using the Acuedit app to set up my embroidery pattern on my Ipad and then download it to the machine! I love how my embroidery looks upon completion and I love all the good lighting it has to light up your workspace. That way you don’t need to worry about where to set up your machine. It also has plenty of room to do machine embroidery on any size quilts! There are many decorative stitches from which to choose that are outstanding! It’s hard to choose which one to use! There are so many great features it is hard to decide what I love the most. If you want to buy only one machine to last a lifetime, I would recommend this one!
KLWash
S9 Review
Sunday, February 24, 2019

The S9 is amazing. I learned to sew by hand when I was just 5 and in my grandmothers way as she was quilting. I took seeing classes in high school until they would no longer let me sign up. The S9 makes me appreciate my current skills as well as motivate me to want to learn more. This machine is awesome.
SewSueMe2002
Horizon Memory Craft 15000
Thursday, November 19, 2020

My Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is fantastic! I love, love, love this machine! When I came across the Eye for and Eye embroidery design today, I wanted to make it. However, the embroidery file is missing. Nothing downloads when I select the download button. Please help!
Jillfmischo
Treat Bag fun!
Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!
elenaz
Very helpful tutorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.
plonkar
So useful
Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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