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side out and press.
    d. At the open end of the tie, machine baste * a 1 / 4 ″ seam across the matched raw edges. Then, find the center of the raw end of the tie by folding the tie in half lengthwise and pressing a crease. Measure 1 / 2 ″ to the right of the center crease and make a mark. Measure 1 / 2 ″ to the left of the center crease and make another mark.
    * See page 171 for an explanation of machine basting.
    e. Make a pleat in the center of the raw edge of the tie, matching the 2 marks you just made, and pin the pleat toward the folded edge. Machine baste the pleat in place.
    f. Repeat steps 8a through 8d to make and pleat the second tie. ( FIGURE 8F )
    Step 9. Attach the ties and finish the waistband.
    a. With the Right side of the apron and attached waistband facing up, start on the left side of the waistband and line up the folded edge of the first tie, so that the folded edge is even with the center crease mark on the waistband. Match the raw edges and pin the tie in place.
    b. Then, machine baste the tie to the waistband with a 1 / 2 ″ seam along the matched raw edges.
    c. Repeat steps 9a and 9b to attach the second tie to the other side of the waistband. ( FIGURE 9C )
    d. Now, fold the waistband in half over the ties, with the Right sides together and matching up the raw edges. Stitch a 1 / 2 ″ seam across the matched raw edges on each end of the waistband. ( FIGURE 9D )
    e. Then, turn the waistband Right side out by pulling both of the ties out. Press the waistband flat.
    f. Turn the apron over, so that the Wrong side is facing up. Pin the folded edge of the waistband even with the seam that attached the waistband to the apron panel.
    g. Turn the apron so the Right side is facing up and topstitch 1 / 4 ″ from the lower edge of the waistband, backstitching at each end to finish the waistband. ( FIGURE 9G )
    Step 10. Make a point at the end of each tie.
    a. With the back of the ties facing up, take the top, finished end of the tie and fold it in a triangle, matching up the end with the seamed edge of the tie.
    b. Slip stitch * the matched seamed edges of the tie together by hand, leaving the folded edge unattached. ( FIGURE 10B )
    * See page 171 for an explanation of slip stitching.
    FIGURE 7E
    FIGURE 8F
    FIGURE 9C
    FIGURE 9D
    FIGURE 9G
    FIGURE 10B

SQUARE POT HOLDER
    FINISHED SIZE: 9″ SQUARE
    I’ll bet you’ve never thought pot holders could be cool. Well, think again. In this design, modern patchwork style dresses up the kitchen workhorse. The pot holder has protective hand-cover backs and a grommet for hanging—so convenient. And it’s just the thing to bring a whole lot of cool to your next sizzling dinner party.

SQUARE POT HOLDER

FABRICS
    • 1 / 4 yard (44″-wide) light- to mid-weight cotton print for 2 of the patchwork panels and the hand covers
    • 1 / 8 yard (44″-wide) light- to mid-weight coordinating solid-color cotton for 2 of the patchwork panels
    • 1 / 4 yard (44″-wide) light- to mid-weight coordinating solid-color cotton fabric for the back panel
    • 1 / 2 yard (44″-wide) light- to mid-weight coordinating cotton print for the bias binding
    • 1 / 4 yard (45″-wide) cotton batting
    OTHER SUPPLIES
    • Coordinating thread
    • 1 ( 1 / 2 ″) grommet
    • Scissors
    • Straight pins
    • Ruler
    • Chalk pencil or fabric marker
    • 1″-wide masking tape
    • Hand sewing needle
    NOTES
    • All seams are 1 / 2 ″ unless otherwise stated. (The 1 / 2 ″ seam allowance is included in all cutting measurements and the pattern pieces.)
    • Preshrink your fabric by washing, drying, and pressing it before starting your project.
    Step 1. Cut out all pieces from the fabric.
    a. First, cut out the Square Pot Holder pattern pieces provided in the pocket at the front of this book.
    • Square Pot Holder patchwork panels A, B, C, and D
    b. Then pin the pattern pieces to the fabric and, using your scissors, cut out each panel according to the outlines on the pattern pieces.
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