Brendan & Tiffany Sullivan

Mom and I made this sewing machine cover for my Kenmore 15408.

machine cover

I brought my machine to Ohio so that we could sew. Mom and I agreed that I needed a cover for it, especially if I am going to be transporting it for my sewing circle. The machine has a handle and we created a bag with overlapping flaps that the handle of the machine fits through.

I bought this fabric from Jo-Ann’s with the gift card that I received from the Sullivans.

quilted fabric

We definitely “winged” this project. Mom made some measurements and cut some rectangles.

side panels

Mom sewed with her Kenmore:

vintage 1979

to make a cover for my Kenmore:

Kenmore 15408

We both received our Kenmores as Christmas presents. Mom got hers from my dad on their first Christmas as a married couple. Mom bought mine for me for Christmas the year before Brendan and I got married.

Mom did most of the sewing; I did the finishing touches.

me sewing

The cover design is really quite clever.

1. Place machine in bag:

step 1

2. Fold over flap, inserting handle through the super-long buttonhole:

step 2

3. Fold over opposite flap, inserting handle through buttonhole again:

step 3

4. Zip up the sides:

step 4

Notice the darts on the side to keep it from gaping open.

5. Button it up to keep the flap down:

step 5

It’s so cute! I didn’t really write up a tutorial since every sewing machine is different in dimensions. It’s a basic box bag design and took a little bit of trial and error. Mom and I just brainstormed and kept our seam ripper handy.

I sewed the pocket, side darts, buttonholes, and buttons.

I'm having fun!

I can’t wait to travel in style.

Love,

Tiff