The Teacup & Saucer Travel Caddy
A Lady Montana Design
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Materials 1 yd calico 1/2 yd Warm n' Natural™ 1 yd 5/16" wide velvet ribbon 3/4 yd 1/8" wide cording 6 3/4" buttons Compass for drawing circles Liquid Stitch™ |
| Please note: This pattern assumes a basic level of sewing skills. A rotary cutting system is helpful as there are no pattern pieces. | |
Cutting Directions
From the calico cut:
1. 2 101/2" circles
2. 1 rectangle measuring 15" wide x 18" long for bag
3. 2 rectangles measuring 10" wide x 8" long for ruffles
From the Warm 'n Natural™ cut:
1. 1 101/2" circle
2. 1 rectangle measuring 15" wide x 81/2" long
Creating the Base
1. Fold one fabric circle in half and lightly press.
2. Open the circle and fold in half the opposite way. Lightly press. Open
the circle. You've created an X on your open circle.
3. Cut 6 ribbon sections, each measuring 21/2" long.
4. Fold one of your ribbon pieces in half, wrong sides together.
5. With your circle open, pin the folded ribbon to the right side at one of the fold lines so all raw edges meet. However, slightly stagger the sides of the ribbon so they do not lie completely on top of one another. This will allow your button to sit nicely once completed.
6. Repeat step 5, but place this second ribbon on the opposite end of the same fold line.
7. Repeat step 5, but place this third ribbon half way between the first ribbon and the second pressed fold. You're not placing this third ribbon directly on the second fold line.
8. Repeat step 8 with the remaining three ribbon sections.
9. Right sides together, pin both circles to one another. Place the Warm n' Natural™ circle on top and pin. Stitch all three layers together 1/4" from the raw, leaving an open section so the circle can be turned. Trim the edges and notch before turning. Hand stitch opening closed and lightly press.
Creating the Bag
1. Place your fabric rectangle wrong side up with one of the short sides closest to you. Place the Warm n' Natural™ on the bottom half of your fabric rectangle, 1/4" from the fabric's raw edge. The short sides of the Warm n' Natural™ should align with the raw edges of the rectangle's long sides. Stitch each side.
2. Turn the bottom edge of the fabric rectangle to wards the Warm n Natural™ 1/4" and lightly press.
3. Turn the opposite short side 1/4" and lightly press.
4. Right sides together, pin the long side of your fabric rectangle in half. Stitch along the entire length, catching each 1/4" pressed fold. Press the seam open.
5. Fold this tube in half, wrong sides together. Pin the turned edges together and run a gathering stitch 1/8" from the edge. Do not yet gather.
Creating the Ruffle
1. Turn each short end of one ruffle section under 1/4" and lightly press.
2. Fold the long end of this ruffle section in half, right sides together. Place a pin on each side 13/8" from each raw edge.
3. Stitch from the fold to the pin on each side.
4. Turn and press each seam open.
5. Machine stitch 1/8" from the pressed seam along each of the four 13/8" open lengths.
6. Stitch across the ruffle 13/8" from the 1/4" pressed fold.
7. Center this ruffle along one side of the bag so that one pressed fold is one side of the bag and the second is on the opposite side. Baste and then machine stitch 1/8" from the fold.
8. Repeat the above with the second ruffle section.
Finishing
1. Gather the bottom of the bag as tightly as possible and tie off.
2. Run cording through the casing. Knot each end of the cording. Cut the remaining end close to the knot. Dab Liquid Stitch™ onto each knot and allow to dry.
3. Stitch one button to the bag at the seam line, 31/2" below the top of the bag. Stitch the second button in the same place on the opposite side of the bag. It will then be easy to attach the remaining four buttons in their proper position.
4. Cut two lengths of velvet ribbon, each measuring 71/4". Turn the end of each under 1/4" and secure with Liquid Stitch™. Carefully place Liquid Stitch™ along each lengths back side before placing 1/8" from bottom edge of each ruffle.
5. Slide your saucer into it's place under the bag and button it up. Put your cup in the bag, tie the drawstring into a bow, and head to tea.
Please note: You may copy, print and create this design for personal use only. It may not be made for resale.
