A new tote for Jemma!

If you have been following my blog, you know that I got a new sewing machine about a month ago. I am so excited to have a nice small machine to take with me to bee days, retreats and where ever else I need a sewing machine. I had no case for her (Jemma), and decided that I could make a tote for that purpose.



Fortunately she is a very light weight machine, so I knew that I could make something strong enough to carry her around.



I shopped in the local "Home Fabric" store, and they had such a great selection of deco weight fabric to choose from. I chose these coordinates because I thought they looked happy. I sat down to design my tote, and then...



...started figuring out where to cut.



I used 3 layers of interfacing/batting.  I quilted around each flower, and in no time, it was done!



I made the bottom ends of the handles with no batting or interfacing.  I wanted the stitching to be nice and straight.



I made an inside pocket large enough to hold the instruction book for her.  She is still new to me, and I have to double check settings.



Mr. H was kind enough to cut a piece of 1/4" melamine to give structure to the bottom of the tote. I made a sleeve to cover it.



There it is in the bottom of the tote.  Fits perfectly!!



This time I put in a separating zipper.  One needs as much room as possible when loading in a sewing machine.  So the flaps go right down along the sides without getting in the way.



Doesn't she look happy?



I even used feet on the bottom of this tote to try to save the bottom and corners of the fabric.



I did pad/interface the top middle part of the handles for comfort.  No extra pockets or fancy stuff.  If you find yourself needing to transport your machine, make a tote! 

I even made a pouch for the peddle/cord!  Look at the fancy cord minder...she is now set for her debut at the next bee meeting!!

**A quick update on the UFO with the bleeding fabric....it came out!!  Thanks everyone who commented with advice as to how to remove it. (you can read about it here )  I ended up using Oxiclean stain remover and Dawn dish washing liquid.  I washed it in hot water and used Tide.