The below sewing projects you can make to help and individual
or just keep yourself organized.
Unfortunately, I was not able to make the project for the walker before
I had to leave; because, my sewing machine was sewing backwards. I need to get it fixed when I get back.
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Caddy Tutorial
This is
for an individual who has some experience in sewing.
Materials: Two complimentary pieces of
Fabric or used FAT QUARTERS, Stiff interfacing, Coordinating Double Folded Bias
Tape, Velcro, Pins, pen marker, stapler, and Ruler
Directions:
Measure and cut your fabric and Interfacing 18″ x 18″. We will
be cutting out a section of your 18″ square to create the Caddy straps. Using a
ruler and pen mark off the following measurements and cut through all three
layers creating straps that measure 7″ long x 3″ wide.
Use straight pins to secure the three layers together. I
prefer using a stapler. It lays flatter and the staples are easy to remove adding
the bias Tape.
You will first need to sew an 18″ strip of Bias tape to the
bottom section of the caddy. Fold the
bottom section in half leaving about a 1 1/2″ gap. This is creating your
pocket. Be sure to be aware of the
fabrics. You will determine what fabric shows most so choose wisely which way
you fold. Secure with pins or staples.
Add the Bias Tape around the edges. Start at a top of a strap
in its middle. Pin it on if that will help you keep it straight. Sew it on
using a straight stitch. Corners Can be pinned or stapled to help them line up
right. The inside corners are tricky. Sew around it completely being sure to
fold your tape at the very end so you don’t have a raw edge.
Sew a straight stitch line in your pocket making a second
section in your pocket. You can determine how big you want each section. Also
you may want to add another stitched line to make a pen pocket.
We will be adding Velcro.
Cut two 1 3/4″ strips of Velcro. Separate the pieces and sew
them onto the straps. Sew one on the top of the strap and the other at the
bottom of the strap where it meets the pocket section.
Sew a Walker Bag to Carry
Materials: 1/3 yard 44-45" wide
pre-quilted or durable, sturdy fabric for the body of the bag, 1 yard
44-45" wide complementary fabric for pockets and lining, 4- 1" D rings, 3 - 1" buttons, and Thread
Directions:
Cutting:
Body of the bag
Cut 2 - 18" by 12"
Lining and Pockets
Cut 2 - 18" by 16" for outer pockets
Cut 2 - 18" by
12" for lining the bag
Cut 2 - 2" by
12" for bottom straps
Cut 2 - 5" by
10 1/2" for top straps
Directions:
Fold the outer pocket sections in half, wrong sides of the
fabric together, to create an 8" by 18" doubled piece of fabric.
Align the raw edges with the bottom raw edges of the body of
the bag.
Baste or pin in place.
Sew a line of stitching 1 1/2" in on the bottom edge.
Sew a line of stitching on the pocket from the bottom row of
stitching, 1 1/2" in from the side edges.
Sew lines of stitching to create pockets. The pockets in this
bag are 5" across on one side. The second side was stitched in the center
and then 1 1/2" to the side on center on one side. The choice is yours and
if you are making this for an individual you should question what they need to
carry so the pockets fit their needs.
Fold the bottom straps in half lengthwise, aligning the edges.
Sew one end and the length of the strap using a 1/4" seam
allowance
Turn right sides out.
Press
Measure 3" from the sewn end and place the D rings on
that mark.
Fold the strap and enclose the straight side of the D ring.
Sew as close to the D ring as possible.
Repeat for the second strap.
Placing right sides together, place the body of the bag pieces
together, aligning the bottom and sides.
Sew the bottom seam, using a 1/4" seam allowance.
Apply a seam finish.
Measure 3" from the bottom seam on both edges of one body
piece.
Baste the bottom straps at the 3" mark on the side seam
area.
Pin the strap to the body of the bag to prevent it from being
caught in the side seams.
Fold right side of the body of the bag together, aligning the
sides.
Sew using a 1/4" seam allowance.
Apply a seam finish.
Press
Fold the corners of the bottom of the bag so the side and
bottom seam are perfectly on top of each other.
Sew across the newly formed "triangle" from the end
pocket stitching to the other end pocket stitching.
Trim and apply a seam finish.
Optional: If desired
sew an interior pocket with a zipper closure such as the one described in the
directions for an Everyday Pocketbook
Placing right sides
together, align the sides and bottom of the bag lining pieces.
Sew the side seams
using a 1/4" seam allowance.
Sew the bottom seam using a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving
a 5" to 6" opening in the center of the bottom seam. (This opening
will be used to turn the bag right side out)
Square the bottom sewing the same triangles that were sewn in
the body of the bag.
Press.
Fold the straps in half lengthwise, with the right sides
together.
Sew one end and the length of the strap using a 1/4" seam
allowance.
Turn right side out.
Press
Sew a buttonhole 1/2" from the closed end of the strap,
using your button as a guide for the length of the buttonhole.
Repeat for the second strap.
Measure 2" from the side seams on one side of the bag.
Place the length of the strap in the bag and align the raw
edge with the top of the bag.
Baste the straps in place.
Place the lining in the bag matching the right sides of the bag.
Sew along the top of the bag and lining using a 1/4" seam
allowance.
Turn right sides out through the opening in the bottom of the
lining.
Slip stitch the opening in the lining closed.
Press
well so the top seam is perfectly at the top of the bag.
Top stitch 1/4" from the top edge of the bag.
Sew buttons on the side of the bag opposite the straps.
Sew a buttonhole in the center of the bag.
Sew a button inside the bag opposite the center buttonhole.
Press the sides of the bag by folding them on the end pocket
stitching lines to square the bag. Sew a bar tack on the top of the folds to help the bag
maintain the squared sides.
Wheelchair
Totes
Materials: Bag (cut 2) 18" x 18", Velcro
2", Handles (cut 2) 13-1/2" x 3", Pocket (cut 1) 7-1/2" x
18"
Directions:
NOTE: All seam allowances are 1/2"
Sew pocket to one side of bag, if there is enough fabric. Make
divisions for pens/eyeglasses. Stitch 4-1/2" for eyeglass section and
1-1/2" to 2" for pens/pencils.
Sew side seams and bottom edge. (Double stitch, if not using
heavy thread.)
Serge side seams, top edge and bottom.
Angle corners 1-1/2". (DO NOT CUT OFF).
Fold down top edge 1-1/4" and topstitch.
Sew handles 1/2" onto each side seam. Stitch
diagonally for strength.
Sew 2" Velcro into the center (inside edge)
of top using diagonal stitching
NOTE: Actual bag needs to measure 28" from
the end of one handle to the other end. Handles should be 1" to
1-1/2" wide.
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