From the August/September 2011 issue of Quilter‘s Home magazine… · 2020. 1. 15. · From the August/September 2011 issue of Quilter‘s Home magazine. l k g k collection by RJR

From the August/September 2011 issue of Quilter‘s Home magazine.

Send the kids back to school

in style with these quick

& easy projects featuring

the School of Rock

collection by RJR Fabrics.

rockin'

folder

school rocks

body pillow

pillowcase

pencil holder

mouse pad

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pencil holder

mouse pad

rockin'

folder

school of rock desk set just in time for school designed by jake finch

skill level: easy sizes: file folder 20" × 12"(open), 10" × 12" (closed),

mouse pad 8" × 9½", pencil holder 5" × 8"

supplies

NOTE: Fabrics in the projects shown are from the School of Rock collection by RFR Fabrics.

for all projects:2-sided heavyweight

fusible interfacing (such as Fast2Fuse)

fabric scissorsrayon thread90/14 topstitching sewing

machine needle

for file folder:7/8 yard print #1 for outside

cover and inside pocket½ yard print #2 for

inside coverlightweight fusible interfacingremovable marking

pen or pencil

for mouse pad:3/8 yard print #3appliqué pressing sheet7" × 8" sheet of gripping

rubber (optional)

for pencil holder:3/8 yard each of prints

#4 and #5

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school rocks cuttingfrom print #1, cut:• 1 (13" × 21") A rectangle for

file folder outside cover. • 1 (15" × 23") C rectangle

for file folder inside pocket. from print #2, cut:• 1 (13" × 21") A rectangle for

file folder inside cover. from print #3, cut:• 2 (9" × 10½") F rectangles

for mouse pad. from print #4, cut:• 1 (10" × 13") G rectangle for

pencil holder. from print #5, cut:• 1 (10" × 13") G rectangle for

pencil holder lining. from heavyweight

interfacing, cut:• 1 (12" × 20") B rectangle for

file folder.• 2 (8" × 9½") E rectangle for

mouse pad.• 1 (9" × 12") H rectangle for

pencil holder. from lightweight

interfacing, cut:• 1 (14" × 22") D rectangle

file folder.

making file folder1. On your ironing board, place 1 print #1 A rectangle right side down. Using a pressing sheet to protect your iron, fuse B to the wrong side of A. Fuse the wrong side of the print #2 A rectangle to the B. With fabric scissors, trim the fabrics even with the edges of the interfacing to complete the cover. 2. On your ironing board, place the C rectangle right side down. Fuse D to the wrong side of C. With fabric scissors, trim fabric even with the edges of the interfacing. With the fabric facing out, fold the pocket in half lengthwise to measure 7" × 22" (folded pocket diagram). Firmly press the fold to complete the pocket.

3. Place the print #2 of the cover right side up. Position the pocket on the cover, centering it widthwise and placing the fold 6" from the top edge. Raw edges of the pocket will extend past the raw edges of the cover. Pin in place at the corners and along the bottom edge. With the cover facing up, baste by machine close to the raw edges. With fabric scissors, trim pocket even with the edges the cover (adding pocket diagram).4. Using a thread spool as a template, trace rounded corners. Cut along the traced lines.5. To prepare your sewing machine for edge stitching, set it to a wide satin stitch and insert a topstitching needle. Thread top and bottom with

rayon thread and attach an open-toed appliqué foot.6. Position a raw edge of the file folder under the needle and hand crank the first stitch so the right zigzag stitch drops off the right edge. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching, with the left zigzag stitching into the fabric. Satin stitch around the edge, making sure the stitches cover the raw edges and pivoting, with the needle down, as needed. When you reach the start of the stitches, remove the piece from the machine and trim any loose threads. Turn the piece over and satin stitch the edge one more time.7. Using a removable marking pen or pencil, mark a “score” line through the vertical center of the cover. Draw 2 more lines, each ¼" out from the first line (folder score lines diagram). Set your machine for a straight stitch. Sew along each marked line. Fold along the score lines.

tips {A few tips to remember when using fusible interfacing:}• Read manufacturer’s directions carefully. Many interfacings work

best with a hot steam iron. • To make a very firm product like the mouse pad, use two pieces of

heavyweight interfacing and two pieces of fabric. After struggling to press all four layers together, I’ve had much better success in pressing only one side of the fusible to each piece of fabric and then sewing the four layers together. Use an appliqué pressing sheet to protect your ironing board cover when there is an exposed side of interfacing. When the adhesive melts, it won’t stick to the cover.

• When edge stitching, rounded corners are the way to go. At the corners, there are no stops and starts of thread that may unravel.

• The top thread tension may need lowering when sewing through heavyweight interfacing. Do this is small increments.

• To make sharp folds in heavyweight interfacing, you’ll need to sew “score” lines with a simple straight stitch.

7"

22"fold

folded pocket diagram

6"

adding pocket diagram

folder score lines diagram


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making mouse pad1. Place an E rectangle on an appliqué pressing sheet on your ironing board. Fuse 1 print #3 F rectangle to the E. Repeat to fuse together the remaining E and F. With fabric scissors, trim fabric even with the edges of the interfacing. Layer and pin the 2 pieces together, with fabrics facing out. 2. Follow steps 4–6 of “making the file folder” to round and satin stitch the edges of the mouse pad. 3. If needed to avoid slipping, place a sheet of gripping rubber under the mouse pad.

score lines and corner tuck diagram

foldstitch over score lines

making pencil holder1. Follow step #1 in “making file folder” to fuse the print #4 and #5 G’s and the H together. Likewise, follow steps #4 to round the corners and #5 and #6 to satin stitch the edges.2. Using a removable marking pen or pencil, mark “score” lines 2" from the each satin-stitched edge. Set your machine for a straight stitch. Sew along each marked line. Fold along the score lines and firmly press. Repeat for the remaining 3 sides. Fold 1 corner of the holder, matching score lines, to form a tuck. Stitch from outer edge to the fold, backstitching at both ends (score lines and corner tuck diagram). Repeat for remaining 3 corners. Q


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designed by ramona sorensenwww.cornwagonquilts.com

skill level: easy

supplies

NOTE: Fabrics in the projects shown are from the School of Rock collection by RFR Fabrics.

for body pillow:1¼ yards pink solid for case3" x 7" white solid for

alphabet appliqué1/8 yard print #1 for strip set1/8 yard print #2 for strip set1/8 yard print #3 for strip set1/8 yard print #4 for strip set1/8 yard* print #5 for strip set8" × 10" print #6 for

heart appliqué11" × 11" print #7 for

heart backgroundlight-weight paper-

backed fusible web1 (20" × 48") body pillow form

for standard pillowcase:7/8 yard* print #5 for case3/8 yard fabric #8 for hem * If you are making both pillows,

you’ll need 7/8 yard.

school rocks body pillo

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pillowcase

school of rock pillows cuttingMeasurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns

for appliqué are at the end of the pattern. Follow manufacturer’s instructions if using fusible web.

for body pillow:from pink solid, cut:• 1 (7½" × 40½") A rectangle.• 1 (34¼" × 40½") B

rectangle. from white solid, cut:• 1 letter “B” and 2 letter “F”

appliqués. from print #1, cut:• 1 (1½"-wide) strip.• 1 (2"-wide) strip.from print #2, cut:• 1 (3"-wide) strip.from print #3, cut:• 1 (1½"-wide) strip.• 1 (1¼"-wide) strip.from print #4, cut:• 1 (3"-wide") strip.from print #5, cut:• 1 (2"-wide") strip.from print #6, cut:• 1 heart appliqué.

from print #7, cut:• 1 (10¾") C square for heart

background.

for standard pillowcase:from print #5, cut:• 1 (26½" × 40½") D

rectangle for case.from print #8, cut:• 1 (10½" × 40½") E

rectangle for hem.

See the “safe and secure!” sidebar for finishing raw edges of both pillowcases (including the seams of the strip set for the body pillowcase) with either zigzag stitches or serged stitches.

preparing hems1. For body pillowcase hem, fold A rectangle in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Press the fold. 2. Likewise for the standard pillowcase, fold and press the D rectangle. 3. Set the hems aside for now. body pillow strip set and appliqué1. Lay out the strips in this order:1½"-wide print #1 strip3"-wide print #2 strip1½"-wide print #3 strip3"-wide print #4 strip1¼"-wide print #3 strip2"-wide print #1 strip2"-wide print #5 stripJoin the strips using either a sewing machine or a serger. Trim the strip set to 40½" long. Join the B rectangle to the print #5 strip (partial assembly diagram).


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partial assembly diagram

stitchfold

body pillowcase assembly diagram

stitchfold

body pillowcase assembly diagram

stitchfold

SCHOOL OF ROCKSCHOOL OF ROCK



standard pillowcase assembly diagram

safe and secure!Peek inside a store-brought pillowcase and you’ll see the raw edges are covered with zigzag stitches to keep them safe and secure from fraying.

If you have a basic sewing machine with only a few stitch choices, first sew each seam with straight stitch. Then, use a wide, medium-length zigzag to cover the raw edges. If you have a “bells and whistles” machine, set it on a one-pass stitch that makes both a straight and a zigzag stitch at the same time.

To use a serger, set it for a balanced four-thread stitch with a wide width and medium length. Insert a size 11 Universal needle. Thread the needle and loopers with spools of cotton or polyester thread. Match the thread in the needle to the fabric—the threads in the loopers may be blenders. Test the tension, length and width on a two-layer scrap of the pillowcase fabric. Join the rectangles together, leaving a 4"–6" chain of thread at each end. Secure ends of the seams with your method of choice.


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school rocks 2. Lay out and appliqué the BFF letters onto the right side of the heart. Center and appliqué the heart to the C rectangle. 3. With wrong sides facing, fold the pieced pillowcase in half lengthwise. Referring to the photograph for placement, appliqué the C rectangle to the pillowcase.

finishing1. With right sides facing, sew the folded A (hem) to the print #1 strip of the body pillowcase (body pillowcase assembly

diagram). With right sides facing, fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise. Join the layers together along each raw edge. Turn right side out and press.2. Likewise, sew folded D (hem) to the E rectangle (standard pillowcase assembly diagram). With right sides facing, fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise. Join the layers together along each raw edge. Turn right side out and press. Q


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From the August/September 2011 issue of Quilter‘s Home magazine… · 2020. 1. 15. · From the August/September 2011 issue of Quilter‘s Home magazine. l k g k collection by RJR