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instructions
Cutting
Fabric 1
Cut 1 – 19” x 22” (outer layer)
Cut 1 – 14” x 16” (lining)
Cut 1 – 2” x WOF (strap)
Cut 1 – 2” x 8” (strap)
Fabric 2
Cut 1 – 16” x 20” (inner pocket)
Creating Textured Fabric
A textured fabric gives a special touch to
many projects. Add depth and richness to
the project by using specialized thread.
Machine set up
Sewing Foot: Regular Sewing foot
Thread: Metallic or decorative thread on
top, polyester invisible or bobbin thread
in bobbin (such as Sulky)
Needle: Topstitch size 90/14
1. Pin Stitch-N-Steam to back of 19” x 22”
outside fabric. Using approximately a
3mm stitch length randomly sew lines
all over fabric. Lower the top tension
to ensure a smooth stitch. Sew as
many or as few lines as desired. The
closer the lines are to each other the
finer the texture of the finished fabric.
Photo 1
Photo 1
Note: When using metallic thread
remember that it is flat and needs to
come straight off the spool to avoid
twisting. Use a vertical spool pin or feed
the thread up through a thread tree.
2. Place the finished fabric right side
down on an ironing surface. Using
steam, steam the entire area of Stitch-
N-Steam without touching the iron
to the fabric. Let the steam do the
work of shrinking the Stitch-N-Steam.
3. Trim textured fabric to 14” x 16”.
Instruction photos courtesy of Donna Housley
Inner Pocket
Machine set up
Sewing Foot: Regular Sewing foot or ¼”
foot
Thread: Gütermann Sew All thread top
and bobbin
Needle: Universal size 80/12
1. Fold 16”x 20” fabric in half right sides
together to get a 10” x 16” rectangle.
Place 10” x 16” piece of batting on
top of pocket fabric. Use a small
amount of basting spray to hold layers
together if necessary. With a ¼” seam
stitch the long side.
2. Turn right side out and press.
3. Top stitch both 16” sides.
Strap
1. Fold each strap in half lengthwise
right sides together and sew long
edge to create a long tube. Turn right
side out and press.
2. Turn under raw edges at one end of
the long strap and topstitch.
Lining
Machine set up
Sewing Foot: Regular Sewing foot
Thread: Sulky 30 wt Blendable Cotton top
and bobbin
Needle: Topstitch size 90/12
1. Lay 14” x 16” quilt batting on table.
Place 14” x 16” lining right side up on
top of batting. Use basting spray to
hold layers together.
2. Center pocket on top of lining. Use an
air erasable marking pen to draw lines
down the center both horizontally
and vertically. Topstitch on these lines.
3. Insert short strap through slider.
Fold strap in half lengthwise
matching raw edges.
4. Position straps: Using the lines drawn
in step 2 place the raw edges of
straps on the line drawn on one of
the 16” sides. Baste in place. Place the
raw edge of long strap in the center
of the opposite side of the lining.
Baste in place. The straps will now
be laying across the pockets. Roll up
excess strap and pin or clip to ensure
it doesn’t get caught up when sewing
the muff together.
Assembly
Make a sandwich
1. Lay lining and pocket right side up.
2. Place 14” x 16” textured fabric on top
right side down.
3. Place Therm Fleece shiny side up on
top of textured fabric.
4. Pin and sew one 16” side through all
layers.
5. Lay muff open with right sides facing
up. The textured fabric and Therm
Fleece will be on one side and the
Photo 2
Photo 3
lining and pocket on the other side.
Fold in half; right sides together
matching textured fabric to textured
fabric and lining/pocket to lining/
pocket. The piece is 28” long and 8”
wide. Pin the long edge and stitch
with a ¼” seam backstitching at the
beginning and end of the seam.
Photos 2 and 3
6. Fold the textured fabric back
and over the lining and pocket,
creating the muff. Turn under raw
edges ½” (making sure that the
strap isn’t caught inside) and clip
the edges together.
TIP
With all of the batting and Therm Fleece it's
much easier to use clips instead of pins.
7. Topstitch around edge making sure
all layers are sewn. Topstitch the other
end of the muff to match.
8. Embellish muff with Snowflake Dress
It Up buttons. Thread long strap
through slider and adjust the length.
Insert 2 or 4 heat packs into the
interior pockets and enjoy the warmth
after a cold day on the slopes.
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