Wardrobe scent bags - sewing pattern
Author
The Sewing Resolution
License
Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
Abstract
This is a free sewing pattern for making scented bags for your wardrobe.
This is a free sewing pattern for making scented bags for your wardrobe.
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Sewing pattern: Wardrobe Scent Bags\\
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by The Sewing Resolution\\\url{https://thesewingresolution.home.blog/}
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\section*{Overview and instructions for printing}
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These envelope-style wardrobe scent bags are approximately 2 inches square. You can fill them full of scented loveliness then hang them in your wardrobe - or anywhere else that needs refreshing. \\
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These have been designed for woven fabrics - cottons are ideal, but it would also be fine with linen or even a light canvas. The ones in the photograph have been made from linen for the outer fabric and cotton for the lining. This pattern is an ideal way to use up pieces of scrap fabric; all you need is the fabric, a spare button and some time. \\
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To print this pattern (page 2) you need to make sure that you print using A4 paper, and set your printer to actual size. You may need to play about with the settings a bit to get it right. There is a 1 inch square in the top left hand corner of the sewing pattern - once you have printed out the page then check that it has printed it to the correct size. \\
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The is a simple pattern but you will need some sewing knowledge. Although the instructions have been written assuming you have a sewing machine, these could be easily made by hand instead. \\
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To make this pattern you will need:
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\item Approx. 12.5 inches square of main fabric
\item Approx. 6 inches square of lining fabric
\item a button
\item matching thread
\item a sewing machine or needles and time for hand sewing
\item scissors
\item a safety pin or loop turner
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\section*{PDF pattern: Wardrobe Scent Bags}
\subsection*{Calibration square and key}
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% calibration square
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% key
\draw (1.5,1) -- (2.5,1);
\node at (3,1) {Cutting line};
\draw [dotted] (1.5,0.5) -- (2.5,0.5);
\node at (2.93,0.5) {Seam line};
\draw [dashdotted] (1.5,0) -- (2.5,0);
\node at (3,0) {Pressing line};
% draw buttonhole
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\draw (3.75,0.375) -- (3.75,0.625);
\draw (4.25,0.375) -- (4.25,0.625);
\node at (4.7,0.5) {Buttonhole};
% draw button point
\filldraw (4,1) circle (.03);
\node at (4.58,1) {Button};
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\subsection*{Main pattern (cut 1)}
% main fabric pattern
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% draw cutting line
\draw (0,0) -- (2.75,0)--(2.75,5) -- (1.875,5.75)--(0.875,5.75)--(0,5)--(0,0);
% draw seam line
\draw [dotted] (0.25,0.25) -- (2.5,0.25) -- (2.5,4.9) -- (1.8,5.5) -- (0.95,5.5) -- (0.25,4.9) -- (0.25,0.25);
% draw foldlines
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\draw [dashdotted] (0,4.25) -- (2.75,4.25);
% draw buttonhole
\draw (1.125,5.125) -- (1.625,5.125);
\draw (1.125,5) -- (1.125,5.25);
\draw (1.625,5) -- (1.625,5.25);
% draw button point
\filldraw (1.327,1.25) circle (.03);
% add label
\node at (1.327,3.25) {Main fabric};
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\subsection*{Lining pattern (cut 1)}
% lining fabric pattern
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% add label
\node at (1.327,2.75) {Lining fabric};
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\subsection*{Strap pattern (cut 1)}
For the strap cut a rectangle of fabric 12.5 inches by 1.5 inches.
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\section*{Sewing instructions}
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\item Cut out fabric and assemble materials
\item With right sides together sew lining to main fabric, leaving the section at the tip of the envelope open. Be careful when pinning that you line up all the edges - the lining is slightly smaller so you should expect it to be taught and not lie completely flat. Note: if you're using a thick fabric leave a wider opening.
\item Turn the envelope inside out through the opening. Use a chopstick to make sure all the corners are fully unfolded and sharp. Press flat, making sure the seam allowance at the opening is pressed inside. Hand sew opening closed.
\item Fold up envelope so it is 2" square at the base and has the triangular flap open. Press
\item Top stitch around the edge of the whole envelope, at 1/8" from the edge. Note: I hand stitched it along the edge first to keep it together, but that's not essential.
\item For the strap, fold in half so the long edges meet. Press. Sew along long side at 1/4" from the edge.
\item Turn inside out. For this I attach a safety pin to one end, then use it to pull that end through the tube of fabric. It can be a bit fiddly but it works for me.
\item Sew buttonhole in envelope flap and stitch on button
\item For the strap I made a 2.5" loop at one end, stitched closed. Then I sewed the other end to the back of the bag. Then I could attach it to hangers/rail by passing the bag through the loop.
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\textbf{1)} \includegraphics[width=0.28\textwidth]{Materials}
\textbf{2)} \includegraphics[width=0.28\textwidth]{SewingLiningToOuter}
\textbf{5)} \includegraphics[width=0.28\textwidth]{Topstitching}
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