Free Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects by Amy Butler

the duvet cover, measure 12 1 / 2 ″ over from the raw edge on the left side across the top finished edge and make a mark. Repeat this step to mark the other end of the opening, measuring 12 1 / 2 ″ in from the raw edge on the right side.
    Step 14. Mark and make the buttonholes.
    On the flap, at the top of the back of the duvet, measure and mark the placement for the buttonholes using the measurements below. Begin measuring from the 12 1 / 2 ″ mark you made in step 13.
    King: Mark 8 buttonholes, 9″ apart.
    Full/queen: Mark 7 buttonholes, 9 1 / 4 ″ apart.
    Twin: Mark 5 buttonholes, 8″ apart.
    Center a buttonhole for a 3 / 4 ″ button at each mark, vertically across the flap.
    Step 15. Mark the placement of and attach the buttons to the flap at the top finished edge of the foundation.
    Repeat step 14 to measure and mark the placement for the buttons on the inside flap of fabric on the foundation. Center a button over each of the marks and slip stitch * each button in place by hand.
    * See page 171 for an explanation of slip stitching.
    Step 16. Attach the foundation and the back together.
    a. With the Right sides together, match up the top finished edges and the side and bottom raw edges of the foundation and the back and pin them in place. Stitch a 1 / 2 ″ seam down one side, across the bottom, and up the other side of the duvet cover, backstitching at each end. Then, turn the duvet cover Right side out using a turning tool to push out the corners and press the seams flat.
    b. Now, pin the top of the duvet cover Wrong sides together, and stitch a 1 / 2 ″ seam from the right edge over to the 12 1 / 2 ″ mark, backstitching at each end. You will be stitching through both the foundation and the back, directly over the seam lines made in steps 5 and 11. If you wish, use a decorative stitch if your machine has one. Repeat this step to stitch from the left edge to the 12 1 / 2 ″ mark. The center top of the duvet cover will be left open to allow you to insert your comforter.
    c. Using your scissors, trim the 2 corners * in the seam allowance, making sure not to clip the stitching.
    * See page 172 for an explanation of trimming corners.
    Step 17. Attach the ribbon to the bottom corners of your duvet cover and comforter to keep the comforter in place inside the cover.
    a. Take your ribbon and cut it into 4 pieces, each 18″ long.
    b. With the Wrong side of your duvet cover facing out, fold the first piece of ribbon in half crosswise, place the center of the ribbon in the seam allowance at one of the bottom corners of the duvet cover, and pin it in place.
    c. Stitch across the ribbon a few times to secure the ribbon.
    d. Repeat steps 17b and 17c to attach a second piece of ribbon to the other bottom corner of the duvet cover. ( FIGURE 17D )
    e. Repeat steps 17b and 17c to attach a ribbon to each bottom corner of the comforter you will be using inside the duvet cover.
    Step 18. Put the final touches on the Patchwork Duvet Cover.
    a. Turn the duvet cover Right side out and press it flat. Topstitch with a 1 / 4 ″ seam around finished edges of the duvet cover, excluding the finished opening at the top, backstitching at each end. (Be careful not to catch the ribbons on the inside of the bottom corners of the duvet cover when topstitching.)
    b. Tie the ribbons at the bottom corners of your Patchwork Duvet Cover to the ribbons at the bottom corners of your comforter insert, in order to keep it from moving. Slip the duvet cover over your comforter and button the top closed.

BEDSIDE ORGANIZER
    FINISHED SIZES:
MAGAZINE POCKET (2): 14″ WIDE × 14″ LONG (ON EACH END OF THE DECK) EYEGLASS POCKET (2): 3″ WIDE × 6″ LONG | CD PL AYER POCKET (2): 7″ WIDE × 6″ LONG IPOD/PEN POCKET (2): 6″ WIDE × 6″ LONG | SMALL MISCELLANEOUS POCKET (2): 10 ″ WIDE × 4″ LONG LARGE MISCELLANEOUS POCKET (2): 10 ″ WIDE × 6″ LONG
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