The Victorian Fan Case
A Lady Montana Design
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Finished Dimension w/o Fuchsia Bauble: 33/8" x 93/4" |
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Please note: Seam allowances are included in the pattern. All seams, unless otherwise noted, are stitched 1/4". A rotary cutting system is helpful for this pattern.
Cutting Instructions
1. Cut 2 A from both fashion fabric and lining.
2. Cut 1 A from netting, tulle, or gauze.
3. Cut one 5" x 16" rectangle from netting for front overlay. The shorter measurement lies along the straight of grain. An actual pattern piece is not included but can be cut using a rotary cutting system.
Beginning Construction
1. Transfer all pattern markings onto the right side of one velveteen A.
2. Using a 1/8" seam, stitch netting A onto the right side of the second velveteen A.
3. Run a gathering stitch down each long side of the netting overlay.
4. Run a third gathering stitch down the middle of the overlay - 2.5" from either side. Take a short backstitch as you begin and leave the thread loose at the opposite end.
5. Adjust the side gathers to fit between the dots on each side of the marked velveteen A. Pin so the back stitched portion of the center gathering lies at the top of A and the loose thread is at the bottom. Stitch each side.
6. Gently pull the bottom thread of the center gathering line to diagonally pull the gathers on each side, forming a V at the top. Pull until the point of the V reaches the center dot.
7. Arrange gathers evenly, lining up the bottom edge of the netting with the bottom edge of the velveteen. Pin the gathered seam directly over the center drawn line. Machine baste over the centerline from B to C and along the bottom edge.
Embellishment
1. Place a row of pins 1/2" on each side of the center gathered seam.
2. Fold one end of the 3/8" wide ribbon under 1/4".
3. Beginning at the top of the netting and keeping the ribbon within the pins, begin to fold (not twist) the ribbon back and forth on itself. Pin as you work down the length of the fan case. The folds should lay upon one another in a random fashion. Refer to Diagram 1.
4. Hand stitch each side of the ribbon overlay and anywhere along the middle where a fold is not lying flat.
5. Use a beading needle to stitch pearls into the creases and folds of the scrunched ribbon. Refer to Diagram 1. Always takes a backstitch on the back of the fabric before adding the next pearl.
Finishing
1. Lay cording directly above the netting so that 1/4" extends beyond the edge. Stitch in place.
2. Lay both velveteen A's right sides together and stitch along the sides and bottom.
3. Trim seams and clip curves. Turn.
4. Stitch lining right sides together. Trim seams and clip curves.
5. Without turning lining, insert it into the fan case. Align seams and stitch 1/8" around the top edge.
6. Cut an 8.5" section off the length of 1.5" wide ribbon. Stitch the short ends together. Lay right sides together with the top of the fan case. Match seams and stitch. Do not trim seams. Fold top of ribbon to inside seam and hand stitch.
Fuchsia Bauble
1. Cut a 5.25" length of 1.5" ribbon and fold each short end so they overlap at the center of the ribbon's length.
2. Stitch as shown in Diagram 2, making sure your stitching goes over the edges at the corners as shown.
3. Pull gathers tightly to form fuchsia's petals. Knot on the underneath side and arrange the four petals evenly.
4. Thread a beading needle with a 15" length of thread. Do not knot.
5. To form the fuchsia's stamens, pick up 5 small pearls and push them to within 8" of thread's opposite end. Add on a #10 or #11 seed bead and push needle back through all five pearls.
6. Repeat steps 5 and 6 two more times, each time pushing your bead length toward the previous one so you've three stamens dangling in the bell of the fuchsia.
7. Remove the beading needle and thread both thread ends onto your favorite needle. (If using stones other than freshwater pearls, transferring the needles may not be necessary.) Insert the needle into the underneath side of the fuchsia and bring it out at the top of the flower.
8. Again thread the beading needle with one end of the thread. Pick up a larger pearl, followed by a smaller one.
9. Remove the beading needle and thread the other thread end. Pull this thread through both beads.
10. Again transferring to your favorite needle, attach fuchsia to bottom center of fan case by inserting the needle into the seam and back out on the same seam 1/2" away. Knot. Repeat by again inserting the needle into the seam next to the knot. Bring it out again another 1/2" away. Knot once more.
Important: Due to different browser configurations, you must draw pattern piece A. It should measure:
- 4" wide
- 8.5" from the top to the bottom straight edge on each side
- 9.75" from the top to the bottom center
- Dot A is 1/2" from the top edge on each side.
- The stitching line for netting overlay (B to C) is 7" from the center bottom edge.
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Diagram 1
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Diagram 2
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