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Country Craft Projects - Casserole Tote
Materials: 1/2 yd. reversible prequilted fabric; 1 3/4 yds. (3/8" wide) pregathered lace;
1 yd (1/4" wide) ribbon; 3 yds. (1" wide) bias tape; 1yd. (2-3 mm) braided macramé cord;
2 (10 mm.) wooden beads; thread to match.
Instructions:
Patterns: click here
1. From the quilted fabric, cut one bottom, one top, and one 7" diameter
circle according to patterns. Cut two (3 1/3" x 14 1/2") strips from
same fabric.
2. To make each handle, fold one strip lengthwise with right sides together
and sew a seam 1/4" from long raw edge. Turn strip right side out and press
with seam down center.
3. Cut two 14 1/2" long pieces of lace; pin both pieces to handle so
that pregathered edges overlap each other along center line. Sew in place with
zigzag stitch.
4. Cut one 14 1/2" length of ribbon and pin along center of the handle
so that ribbon hides stitching. Sew along each side of ribbon. Repeat for other
handle.
5. Cut along fold line of top pattern piece (you should have 2 "C"
shaped pieces). Sew bias tape to cover all straight edges, leaving ends
unfinished. Sew more bias tape to cover inner edges, turning under ends for
smooth finish. Set top pieces aside.
6. To make the padded bottom, sew bias tape around edge of 7" circle.
Pin this circle to center of larger circle with wrong sides together; then
stitch two pieces together along both inner and outer edge of bias tape.
7. Pin top and bottom pieces together with right sides out. You will be able
to see right side of the 7" circle through opening in center. Pin two
handles on top as indicated, puling handles tight and trimming ends where they
extend over edge. Sew bias tape around circle to cover all raw edges.
8. Thread macramé cord through bias tape around center, leaving about
4" at each end. Trim ends of cord with wooden beads; then tie knot above
and below beads to hold.
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