Creative_Machine_Embroidery_-_Winter_2019

seam allowances at the curves. Trim

the headliner from the seam allow-

ances to reduce bulk.

• Repeat to stitch the opposite lining
  side-panel long edge to the lining
  back, but leave a 3"-long centered
  opening for turning.


• Turn the lining right side out; press.


• Repeat to construct the exterior
  purse, but don’t leave an opening
  for turning.


• Position the velvet and lining flap
  together; pin. Stitch the sides and
  lower edges. Turn right side out;
  press flat.


• Baste the flap upper edges to-
  gether using a ¼ " seam allowance.
  Topstitch the flap sides and lower
  edges using a ¼ " seam allowance.


• Install rivets 1" apart along the top-
  stitching according to the manufac-
  turer’s instructions. Install grommets
  at each pattern marking according
  to the manufacturer’s instructions.


• Position the flap over the exterior
  back with velvet sides facing; pin.
  Baste using a ¼ " seam allowance (B).


• Position the lining and exterior bag
  together with right sides facing; pin.
  Mark the lining wrong side at each
  grommet placement using tailor’s
  chalk.
  
  
  • Install a zipper foot onto the
    machine. Stitch the purse upper
    edge (C).
  
  
  • Turn the purse right side out
    through the lining opening. Slip
    stitch the lining opening closed.
  
  
  • Insert the lining into the purse
    exterior with wrong sides together.
    Edgestitch the purse upper edge,
    keeping the flap free from the
    stitching.
  
  
  
  

B CD

• Fold a ½ " pleat in each lining side at
  the upper edge. Hand stitch 1" from
  the upper edge along each pleat to
  secure (D).


• Insert one chain end through one
  grommet from the purse lining side
  and then into the other grommet.
  Attach the chain ends together
  using the chain clasp, making sure
  it’s on the lining side.

DESIGN

Mylarpeacockfeather:PurelyGates,

PeacockPeacockFeathersFeatherswithwithMylarMylardesigndesignpack;pack;

purelygates.com

SOURCE

Fabric.comcarries automotive headlinerfabric:

fabric.com.

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