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Cut the two hair

elastics open. On the

flap, measure in 3^11 ⁄ 2 in from

the left and right edges and

mark the linen side of the

fl ap. With the ends level

with the raw edges of the

fl ap, baste the hair elastics

at these points to form loops

for the buttons. Machine

sew back and forth a few

times over the elastic within

the seam allowance to make

them secure.

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Repeat Step 29 using

the second strip of

binding to bind the raw

edges of the pouch: begin

at the bottom folded edge,

work up one side, across

the top (fl ap) edge (catching

the ends of the elastics in

the seam) and down the

other side to the bottom

folded edge. Mitre the

binding at the corners of

the fl ap and leave about

1in of binding overhanging

at the start and fi nish.

34

Fold the binding over

to the lining/inner

pouch side, folding the

overhanging ends in neatly

to match the bottom fold of

the pouch. Hand stitch the

ends neatly and sew the

binding to the other side,

covering the previous line

of stitching.

35

Using the elastic

loops as guides, mark

the position of the buttons

on the front of the pouch.

Thread a needle with a

double length of thread to

match a button and knot

the ends. For neatness, take

the needle through from the

front under the button and

only stitch through the linen

and batting, not all the way

through to the lining. The

button will hide the knot

and stitches. Fasten the

buttons with the elastic

loops to fi nish.

For contact details for

Charlotte Scott, of Charlotte

Scott Quilt Design, turn to

Stockists at the back of

the magazine.

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