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My bonus “faves” As I was stitching out the samples for the pictures above, of course I was using the very tools I was speaking of. But… there were other features I relied upon that really deserve their own special mention again. I wanted to use the NQ3500D at home while standing at a high counter. So I didn’t bother using the foot control this time – I exclusively used the start/stop button and the speed control slider. While I like the foot control for larger projects, the freedom of not needing it was great! Project time I’m going to turn the small panel I embellished over the last couple of articles into a fancy little case for my eyeglasses. If you missed the supply list, please go back to the article, Playing with the Brother NQ3500D’s built in decorative stitches. My glasses are only a slim pair of magnifiers, so I don’t need a large case. Follow along with these steps, using your own glasses to measure: 1. To make my pattern, I wrapped a piece of paper around my glasses to determine how wide I needed to cut my panel, factoring in about a ¼” seam allowance. I added some curve to the bottom and top for interest, like this: 2. I layered my stitched panel and fusible-backed flannel right sides together and cut them out according to my pattern, leaving the bottom curves uncut for now. 3. Matching the top curves, I stitched (using stitch 1-29 – the right-hand piecing stitch) around the top curve only. Since I sewed fusible side up, I used the non-stick foot. And I was so intent on sewing slowly and carefully around those tight curves, I forgot to change thread colors! At least this seam will be on the inside – unseen after this. And you won’t tell, will you? 4. I clipped the curves closely… Stitch along the top edge and clip the curves closely. 5. Then I turned it right-side out, smoothing the curves with my fingers and pressed it, fusing the flannel lining to the wrong side of the panel. 7. I cheated and used the overcasting (G) foot with left straight stitch 1-01 and stitched along the edge as shown, using the guide on the foot to stay an even distance from the edge. Of course, I turned the auto secure and auto trim on! TIP Using the overcasting foot (G) and the left-most straight stitch will give you a lovely ¼” seam allowance. 8. Last chance to trim away any pokey threads, and then overcast the edges with 1-16 – I like this overcast – it’s quite pretty. So here’s the final little project (I hope the picture’s in focus, I took it with my glasses off!) It’s now turned, and fused with right sides facing out. 6. Next step was to fold it in half lengthwise and now cut the bottom curves. Stitched and stuffed (with glasses), this case is complete! It has certainly been a wonderful experience getting to play so intensely with the Brother NQ3500D; it’s certainly a machine with many fantastic, covetworthy features. It’s advanced enough to satisfy experienced sewists, yet intuitive and easy enough to learn and grow into. Definitely a winner! Cheers, and until next time: happy sewing! Liana Kirkey liana@thatsewingplace.ca My pattern piece on top of my fabric; the ruler is for a size reference. Q 20 .com | issue 8 UILTsocial Match the edges carefully, and then cut the bottom curves.
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