S I N G E R P R O J E C T S Accessory Caddy for …...s t r ai g h t s t i t ch ) . 7 . S t ar t i n g at t h e mar ked o p en i n g , s ew ar o u n d t h e r ect an g l es u s i n

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Accessory Caddy for Mom (or you!)

Make this fun Accessory Caddy for under your Mom’s sewing machine. She is sure to love the convenience of her most used sewing accessories at her fingertips. Plus she’ll be even more excited that you made it just for her! After you finish making the first caddy you might want to make another. One for her and one for you! This caddy is an easy project that you can keep simple or dress up. Use fabric that you have at home. It also lends itself to recycling old jeans or button down shirts. If you have a large kitchen towel, that would work too.

PROJECT SKILL LEVEL:

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Shopping List Everything you need to complete this project in one place. Use this convenient checklist to ensure you have all required materials in your sewing room, or take it with you while you shop for supplies.

o 2 - 15” x 22” rectangles of non-stretchy fabric (for base - A)

o These fabric pieces need to be relatively flat. This is where the sewing machine will

sit. If you are recycling jeans or shirts, make sure there are no big seams in these

pieces.

o T-shirts will not work well for this project.

o 2 - 5 ½” x 22” rectangles of non-stretchy fabric (for pocket - B)

o These rectangles can use many different fabrics. Just be careful that if you include

seams or thick areas, they are not along an edge.

o T-shirts will not work well for this project.

o All purpose Sewing Thread (this can match or contrast to your fabric)

o 90/14 Universal Sewing Machine needle

o Straight pins

o Marking Pen

o Point Turner (optional)

o Ruler

o Iron


Project Steps Make the Caddy base (A)

1. Put the right (pretty) sides of the 15” x 22” rectangles together creating a sandwich.

2. Pin the pieces together. 3. On one of the short, 15” sides, mark 5” from the bottom and 5” from the top of the

rectangle. Between these 2 marks you will leave a 5” opening to turn the base inside out.

Pro Tip! For the opening, mark a line perpendicular to the side, ½” on to the fabric at the bottom 5” mark and ½” on to the fabric at the top 5” mark. Then start marking the ½” seam line. You will sew along the lines when you make the seam. Take out the pins before you sew!!!


4. Insert a new 90/14 Universal needle. 5. Thread your machine with the same thread in the top and bobbin. 6. Set your machine for an average straight stitch (stitch length at 2.5 or the middle size

straight stitch). 7. Starting at the marked opening, sew around the rectangles using a ½” seam allowance,

taking the pins out as you sew.

8. Trim the seam allowance diagonally across each corner. Be careful NOT to cut the stitching. Leave about ⅛” of fabric at the corner.

9. Clip in to the notch at the opening.


10. Turn the sandwich, inside out through the opening.

11. With your hand in the middle of the sandwich, push the fabric out to the edges, where the seam is located.

12. Optional: Use a point turner to make the corners square. 13. Iron the base. Notice the opening seam allowance folds in easily! 14. Straight stitch across the side with the opening to close the opening. 15. Pin the pieces together so they do not shift when sewing. 16. Sew across the base (A), about every 2-3” to hold the two pieces together so they

don’t shift when placed under the sewing machine. Sew with the side you want to show up.

Option 1: Sew diagonally, with a straight stitch, across the rectangle. Start at one corner and sew to the opposite corner. Continue to sew parallel lines about 2” apart across the base. Mark the lines across the fabric if needed.


Option 2: Use decorative stitches in random lines across the base. Choose stitches that are not heavy or satiny. Mix these in with some straight stitching. Test sew the stitches to make sure they will work with the thread and fabric you have chosen.

Remember the reason for this stitching is to keep the top and bottom pieces of fabric together.

17. Press the base flat. 18. Set aside.

Make the Caddy pocket (B)

1. Optional: Sew pieces of fabric together to create one of the 5 ½” x 22” strips of fabric for the pocket. You can use different fabrics, scraps of fabric, or even pieces of garments that might have memories. Don’t forget that you should not use stretchy fabrics.


If you are recycling jeans, be careful of belt loops and rivets. Remove belt loops from potential seams. Sew the loop back on after the pocket is turned. Leave enough room to sew around rivets.

Pro Tip 2! Do not use bulky fabrics for the ends of the pocket. This makes turning the pocket right side out easier!!!

2. Put the right (pretty) sides of the 5 ½” x 22” rectangles together creating a sandwich. 3. Pin the pieces, right sides together, as for the base. 4. On the bottom of the pocket (B) leave a 5” opening to turn the pocket inside out, similar to

what you did for the base (A).

Use the Pro Tip 1! for the opening.

5. Make sure your machine is threaded and set for an average straight stitch. 6. Starting at the marked opening, sew around the rectangles using a ½” seam allowance. 7. Trim the seam allowance diagonally across each corner. Be careful NOT to cut the

stitching. Leave about ⅛” of fabric at the corner. 8. Clip in to the notch at the opening. 9. Turn the sandwich, inside out through the opening. 10. With your hand in the middle of the sandwich, push the fabric out to the edges, where

the seam is located. 11. Optional: Use a point turner to make the corners square. 12. Iron the pocket.

Putting it all together

1. Lay the base (A) down with the right side up.


2. Place the pocket along the bottom of the base with the right side up and the opening where the pocket was turned at the bottom. When you sew the pocket on you will sew across the opening to close it.

3. Pin the pocket on to the base.

4. Sew around 3 sides of the pocket, short sides and bottom, with a straight stitch. Use the

right side of the presser foot along the pocket edge as the seam allowance. a. Start sewing on the pocket. b. Sew a few stitches forward. c. Then reverse a few stitches to the edge of the pocket. d. Continue to sew forward and around the pocket. e. Reverse at the end of the seam.

The reverse will reinforce the seam at the top of the pocket.


5. Choose how you will place the accessory pockets. It is recommended that pockets for tall accessories, like a seam gauge, marking pen, tweezers, should be placed on the right so that they will not interfere with the sewing area. Create a few short pockets for seam rippers and short screwdrivers. Also leave a little bit of the pocket on the left side open for a place to catch trimmed thread or fabric.

6. Once you have the pockets laid out, straight stitch through all layers (A&B) to create the desired pockets. Reverse stitch at the beginning and end of each seam for reinforcement.

Your caddy is ready for Mom (or you)!


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