With all the beautiful things your machine lets you make, it deserves a little pampering. You don't still keep it in that awful cover that came as a free gift, do you? Well, don't worry—we're going to fix that today. To help, we've gathered these tutorials where you can see how to make a sewing machine cover in three different ways.
If you've been following us since the beginning, you'll already know two of them. That's why we've brought in one from outside so we can offer you something new, too. They have different levels of difficulty and, therefore, different completion times. But it's better for you to see them for yourself and decide which one suits you best.
3 ways to make a sewing machine cover
1. Simple sewing machine cover
We're very proud of this simple tutorial, which already has 71,000 views on YouTube. It's the easiest of the three, which is why we've put it first.
All you need is a little patience when positioning the pins properly, but it's not complicated at all. It's a great tutorial if you're just starting to sew and want to practice with something that will also be very useful.
You can also add a little pocket on the outside to store whatever you want, or personalize it with an appliqué.
Here's the first sewing machine cover tutorial.
2. Sewing machine cover using the log cabin technique (patchwork)
In this case, the cover is constructed the same way. The small difference is that we've left an opening so you can pull out the machine's handle and carry it. And the big difference is how we made the fabric panels using log cabin.
With this technique, we sew strips of fabric together to achieve that beautiful effect. The great thing is that once you master it, you'll be able to use it for a million things.
That said, this technique isn't for the impatient. It takes time and, above all, the desire to make something this beautiful.
You can find the sewing machine cover tutorial using log cabin at Lulu Ferris.
3. Sewing machine cover with pockets
We brought this great idea from Nicole Young, a woman from Colorado who offers free and paid patterns. On her website, you can download the free PDF pattern. If you already have some experience, that may be enough.
However, if you need a little video guidance, our tutorial for making an organizer with pockets will be perfect for you.
The concept is fantastic: the same cover also works as a tool when you're sewing. You can place the machine on top and also keep everything you need close at hand.
And if you look at the hanging basket, you can also make one just like it with the spring basket tutorial, which is also available at Lulu Ferris.
Let your machine's cover show what you're capable of making with it. And enjoy creating!