8. On the quilted side, mark the top and bottom
2½" [6.5cm] in from the edge. Cut a piece of
½" [13mm] braided elastic the same length
as the fabric. Pin the elastic in place and
machine baste. Photo 12
Preparing the Lining
1. Use the full template to cut one lining from
fusible fleece and one from the navy fabric.
Fuse the layers together and cut the lining in
half. Photo 13
2. On one lining piece, mark 2½" [6.5cm] in from
each corner. Cut the 1" [2.5cm] elastic into 4 –
4" [10cm] lengths.
3. Use the marks as a guide and pin the elastic
at 45º angles across the corners. Photo 14
4. Machine baste. Test the fit and adjust the
position of the elastic if necessary.
5. Trim off the excess elastic. This creates the
back lining.
6. Cut ribbon to size and pin along one edge of
the front lining, overlapping a scant ¼" [6mm].
Photo 15 Use a zipper foot to edge stitch in
place.
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elastic corners
Putting it all Together
1. Place front lining against the embroidered
panel right sides together and pin.
2. Pin back lining against the quilted panel.
Photo 16
3. Sew all around using a ¼" [6mm] seam
allowance.
Note: Too generous a seam allowance and the inserts
will not fit. Too narrow and the inserts will move
around. Trim corners Photo 17 and turn right side out.
4. Insert mat boards into the pockets created
between the lining and the cover. Photo 18
5. To secure inserts in position, place the zipper
foot on the ribbon.
6. Sew layers together by sewing along the edge
of the inserts. Tie off the threads. Photo 19
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ribbon trim
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trim corners
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add insert
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sew ribbon trim
pin lining
TIP
Depending on the size, you may not be able
to fit the board between the needle and
the side of your machine. If it doesn’t fit,
insert the mat board into the back pocket
only. With the board to the left of the needle,
edge stitch on the fabric next to the board,
making sure to leave the ribbon free. Insert
the mat board into the front pocket and
sew hand tacking stitches next to the board,
going through all layers. To finish, hand sew
the edge of the ribbon to the fabric.
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