Free Sewing Pattern - Seminole Quilted Eyeglass Case
Learn Seminole Piecing With This Free Eyeglass Case Pattern
This free sewing pattern was contributed by designer Christina Sherrod. For more of her free craft and sewing patterns, as well as access to her free sewing book, visit her website at: www.craftandfabriclinks.com
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Seminole Quilted Glass Case
Instructions:
Cut the following fabric pieces: (choose your own colors - I will refer to colors in drawing below)
Diamonds & Triangles:
blue: cut 2 strips each 1.75" x 18"
pink: cut 2 strips each 2" x 18"
green: cut 2 strips each 2" x 18"
Side Pieces: pink: Cut 2 strips 2" x 8"
Top Binding (Edging)
pink: cut 1 strip 7" x 1.25"
Thread (to match background)
Note: all seams are 1/4 inch. Always iron between steps.
Sewing Supplies: scissors, quilting pins, large sewing ruler, fabric marking pencils, seam ripper
hint: quilting pins are easier to use than regular pins; a tupperware box works well as a supply box.
Safety Reminders For Little Helpers
A. Always have an adult do all the ironing!
B. Never run with scissors. Carry them pointed end down.
C. Never use a sewing machine without adult supervision.
D. Always let an adult use the seam ripper for you.
Now you are ready to start!
Assemble 2 sets of Rows
Lay out three long strips of fabric, with the narrow one in the middle (i.e. the 1.75" wide strip is in the middle). Repeat for the second set. Sew the three strips of each set together, right sides together (see photo below). Press seams away from center strip. Trim ends straight, using sewing ruler or quilter's square.
Cut sewn piece into 1.75" wide strips. You should have a 10 strips for each set. This is more than you will need, but allows for "errors". See diagram at left.
Next, take your 7 best strips of each set and lay them out diagonally, next to each other. Rotate which row is on top (i.e. if pink is on top for one strip, the one adjacent should have green on top). Sew the strips together right sides together. Trim off points. Use a sewing ruler and rotary cutter, or a pair of scissors. Cut off ends, leaving 4 "diamonds" (note, photo below shows 5 - you only need 4). Be sure you leave 1/4" seam allowance above and below each "diamond" strip, as well as on each end. See photo at right.
Now, lay out your 2 diamond strips and two side strips as shown below. Sew together, right sides together.
Cut a piece of felt to exactly measure your finished quilt top.
Baste felt to wrong side of quilt top.
Fold piece lengthwise right sides together, and stitch down long side.
Now, lay out case so that seams of diamond strip are lined up (bottom layer directly over top layer). Stitch across bottom of case.
Turn case right side out.
For final finishing binding around top, turn ends of binding strip under 1/4" and press. Turn sides of binding strip 1/4" under and press. Fold binding over lengthwise, wrong sides together and press. Hand stitch into place around top edge of eyeglass case (you may have to adjust length of binding a bit).
Please contact us if you have any problems or questions regarding this pattern.
I would like to use this pattern to make a few eyeglass cases for our quilt bazaar. May I use your pattern?
muriel brimble – scotland
Jun 15, 2009 - 04:25
I am very sorry I printed off your pattern without asking for you permission. Its for my own use and its the only on Ilike but I will destroy it if you would rather I did not use it. I did not realise until I had already printed it that I needed permission again a apologise.
MUriel
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Jane – Editor at All Free Crafts
Jun 17, 2009 - 00:51
You are allowed to print a copy of my crafts and patterns for your own use, so what you have done is fine. I hope it turns out wonderfully for you!
queenieNZ – Saguache Colorado
Feb 15, 2009 - 18:11
We have just started a small local quilting group. Feb is our 2nd month to gather. I would like to use your seminole pattern so that the women can do a hands-on project to remember the process. I would like to use your pattern and will source you as the creator of it. May I use your pattern as a base of our Feb class?
Thank you for sharing.
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Jane Lake – Editor at AllFreeCrafts
Feb 15, 2009 - 21:40
This sounds like a lovely idea. If you could send me some pictures of the finished projects, I'd love to share them!
Joanne – Arizona
Dec 11, 2008 - 22:39
I would like to print the directions on the Seminole block eye glass case. Do I have your permission to do so?
Thanks!
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Jane Lake – Editor at All Free Crafts
Dec 11, 2008 - 23:00
Of course - just use the Printer Friendly link at the bottom of the craft instructions.
Barbara – DeWitt, Michigan
Nov 16, 2008 - 17:16
I made this today and it was not as easy as it appeared in the directions. Piecing the fabric together was the most difficult and then cutting off the tips. There is alot of wasted fabric. It really turned out very nice - and I will show it to everyone. It took about 2 hours for me to complete.
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Jane Lake – Editor at All Free Crafts
Nov 16, 2008 - 20:44
Thank you for sharing your experience with this. I'm glad the results were worthwhile.
Janice WIlloughby – tennessee
Nov 03, 2008 - 17:40
I love the way you all put these directions. I really thank you. keep up the good work and maybe some day I will be lilke you.
Cut sewn piece into 1.75" wide strips. You should have a 10 strips for each set. This is more than you will need, but allows for "errors". See diagram at left.
Next, take your 7 best strips of each set and lay them out diagonally, next to each other. Rotate which row is on top (i.e. if pink is on top for one strip, the one adjacent should have green on top). Sew the strips together right sides together. Trim off points. Use a sewing ruler and rotary cutter, or a pair of scissors. Cut off ends, leaving 4 "diamonds" (note, photo below shows 5 - you only need 4). Be sure you leave 1/4" seam allowance above and below each "diamond" strip, as well as on each end. See photo at right.
Cut a piece of felt to exactly measure your finished quilt top. 
