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Quilted Scissors Holder Tutorial The inspiration for my quilted
scissors holder came directly from Vicky's Fabric Creations Folded
Fabric Scissor Holder Tutorial. Vicky's clever scissors holder
features a custom monogram on the front, and is made from two
pieces of fabric. This version of the scissor’s holder features two
layers of fabric quilted with thin batting, making it perfect for
storing and protecting your favorite scissors or sewing tools. It's
so super easy to make, you'll want to stitch one to gift to
everyone you know who loves to sew.
Supplies: o 1 81/2" x 11" plain piece of paper o Ruler o Pencil
o Paper or craft scissors o Sewing machine with walking foot o
Rotary cutter, mat, and clear acrylic ruler o Two fat quarters of
fabric (one for each side of the scissor/tool holder) o One scrap
of cotton batting 10" x 12" o Matching threads o Iron and ironing
board
First, make the pattern for the scissor holder.
1. Grab the piece of paper, ruler, pencil, and paper/craft
scissors.
2. Begin by folding the bottom edge of the paper over to
meet the left edge, resulting in a triangle. Crease the folded
edge well.
3. Fold the creased edge again over to meet the left edge of
the paper - and it will almost look like you're making a paper
airplane. Crease the folded edge well.
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4. Open the folded piece of paper like so.
5. Using the ruler and pencil, mark a line on each of the
folds. Next, number each section made by the folds starting with
number 1 at the top left of the page, moving to the right. There
will be 4 numbered sections.
6. Now take section #1 and fold it over to meet the line
between section #2 and #3.
7. Take sections #3 and #4, and fold them across the
folded section #1.
8. And finally, take section #4 and fold it back along the
crease - and you will see the pattern start to take shape.
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9. Fold the pointed end of the pattern over to meet the top edge
of section #4, just like in the photo above. Crease the fold
well.
10. Open the folded end, and cut along the crease with the
paper/craft scissors.
11. Open the folds, and there you have your pattern for the
scissor’s holder.
12. The very last step in making the pattern is to mark
about
a 3 1/2" opening along the left edge of section #1. This opening
is used to turn the scissors holder right side out.
Great, you've got your pattern all ready to go! A few quick tips
before we move on to sewing.
When grabbing fabrics to use for the scissor’s holder, try to
find two fabrics that really contrast against each other. This will
make the different sections of the scissors holder really pop when
the project is completed. Think different colors or complementary
colors, one big print and one small print, one light or one dark,
etc.
Try to use a medium to lightweight cotton for this project. Home
dec weight fabrics or similar (like denim or canvas) will make it
nearly impossible to sew through the many folded layers.
Use a thinner batting for this project - I used regular Warm and
Natural with great results. Stuff that's thicker will make it too
difficult to sew through multiple layers.
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Let's sew the scissors holder.
1. Place the two pieces of fabric for the holder right sides
together, and pin your pattern piece on top. Using a rotary cutter
and ruler, add 1/4" to the outside of the pattern when cutting (for
the seam allowance).
2. After cutting the fabric, roughly cut the batting
scrap to fit - we'll trim it down after stitching. Pin together
through all layers, making sure to leave open the space marked on
the pattern for turning. Stitch with a 1/4" seam allowance from the
edge of the fabric, pivoting at the corners. Use a walking foot if
you have one (the walking foot will help move the layers through
the sewing machine to prevent bunching up or puckering).
3. After stitching, cut the batting even with the fabric
edges. Clip all corners and notch the pivots of the inside
curved stitching as pictured above.
4. At the opening, grab between the two pieces of
fabrics, and turn the scissors holder right side out. Use a
point turner or chopstick to gently push out the corners. Press
flat, turning the opening under 1/4".
5. Next, quilt as desired. You can do any quilting
design you choose! I used my walking foot to do some straight
lines.
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6. Make sure you quilt a few stitches over the opening, which
will eventually be stitched to the inside of the scissor’s holder,
hidden from view.
7. Next, find your paper pattern again, and line up the
quilted scissors holder right on top of the pattern. Use the
pencil line between section #1 and #2 as a guide to fold over
section #1 as show. Press well. Then press again - press the heck
out of it!
8. Line the scissors holder back up with the pattern
again, and use the pencil line between section #2 and #3 as a
guide to fold over as shown. Press, press, press, and press
again.
9. Fold the last remaining section back over the top,
and you will see the scissors holder finally take shape. Press.
Press again. Press from the back, too!
10. Open the pressed scissors holder up, and stitch
section #1 down at the very right edge of section #2 still using
the walking foot.
11. Now flip the whole thing over, and stitch section #4
down to section #3 at the very right outside edge with the
walking foot.
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12. Fold the scissors holder back together, and you will see
there's only one “L Shaped” seam left to sew along the left-hand
edge and bottom. I stitched close to the very edge using the
walking foot.
13. If you are having issues with your sewing machine
handling all of these layers, then you may want to hand stitch
the side seam, and add a few strong tacking stitches to the bottom
edges to make sure the bottom of the pockets stays closed.
The finished holder will easily fit three pairs of scissors! But
I've found that I like to also add a few of my most-used tools to
the holder as well as the pairs of scissors I can't live without.
That's a small pair of thread snips, a chopstick, a large pair of
dressmaking shears, a sewing gauge, and a vintage tool that doubles
as both a crochet hook and bodkin.
And it all fits quite nicely!
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