My 3rd project with my 'new' 5x7-Designs By Sick eyeglass case. Found this in my ITH folder, from long ago. I used tear away in the hoop(1st mistake,I will use WWS next time), then laid fleece next to stablizer,on top of fleece I put cut-a-way for body/stiffness of my case, then I put my green fabric, right side UP, on top of all.Then I stitched the front.(2nd mistake, I forgot to trim at the top of front before the satin st) I then took my hoop off the machine, but left everything in the hoop.I laid fleece on the back of the tearaway first, then cut-a-way, then my green fabic, with the right side DOWN.I pinned it together,out of the way of stitching.I replaced it on the machine and did my tack down and straight sts around. I then took it out off the machine again DON'T UNHOOP. I trimmed all around the front, flipped it over and trimmed all around the back.Hooked back on machine and did the final satin around....I don't know if I'll use fleece inside again.I wanted it next to sun glasses so they wouldn't scratch, but it is hard to get the edges clean cut. I KNOW that I won't use tear a way, cause I spent almost as much time cleaning it away from quilting, as emb time! This took me some time to do, maybe because I didn't have instructions with the design(freebie at Sick). If someone can give me advice on fabrics,stablizers they used,I welcome it.- Toogie

Looking good.

I hope to find the design in DBS and I will get back to you hopefully with better instruction. I think you did it all right!

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by cfidl 16 Aug 2013

I have been using flannel as my stabilizer and stuffing/lining, which may work well for this application

looks nice

It is nice and you will enjoy having the larger hoop,

Nice job, Toogie...I think you did a splendid job...especially for your first and with no directions...

I think your first try is really nice Toogie, I wrote on the link below on what I use inside but now that you have done one you will do more! they are so much Fun! Lovely! Hugs & ** Loralye

Toogie - did you check out the instructions for that specific eyeglass case set from DBS? Here is the link. I hope it helps answer your questions. Although I think you did a nice job for your first attempt. It's exciting having a larger hoop, isn't it?! Can't wait to see what you make next.

You did fabulous not having instructions and getting to know your new machine.

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

Well, sometimes the old brain still works. Just got to think about it.LOL

by toogie 13 Aug 2013

The design back was quilted too, but I was afraid I wouldn't align them good, when I put them together. Maybe with more experience, I will try.

Well done i love the colour n the design.

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

Fabric was given, and I thought the hearts would do well pinks.Thanks

I use no show mesh as the stabilizer for these. Then I melt the tiny edges after I cut it with my hot knife. I use cotton for the outside. I use batting (fleece works too) in the middle and I use a "softee" type fabric on the inside front (to not scratch glasses). For the back I use cotton, batting, cotton (so the front looks nice).

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

Thanks for the info-Toogie

I think you did a fabulous job for your first attempt and without instructions. I used a double layer of cutaway stabilizer on mine. It gives enough body to make me happy. I also stitch the first stitch anchoring the backing twice so i am less likely to cut the stitches. I angle my small curved scissors when cutting away the fabric. I hope you make many more ITH projects. Keep enjoying that 5x7 hoop.

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

Hi Karen, First, thank you, but I want to ask.What is next to the glasses, themselves, you know where you insert them? Cotton fabric, stabilizer,????

by pldc 14 Aug 2013

I used a small leftover nit of minky after many trials doing these Toogie I find it is soft on the glasses & gleans them every time I take them out, Hugs Loralye

So very nice i am sew happy you love your new machine hugs Carolyn

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

I do Carolyn.You know Monday morning the lady called to see how it was going, and to get my address. She found some prewound bobbins, she wanted to send me, and as she was clearing out, she may have other stuff. Her daughter ask her how she felt about getting rid of her machine.She said she told her daughter about me/us and said she was glad it went to a good home.-T

April 2012 pennifold (Chris) did a dozen or more in beautiful cotton fabrics. She must be THE expert on them. I hope she reads your question, if not send her a PM.
I like your first attempt, ITH projects are fun - you might not agree completely given your experience with this one, but they really are.

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

Thanks mops, and I know I'll do another....and another LOL

This case you've done looks lovely. Aren't the ITH projects enjoyable to do? If you'd like you could personalize with an initial too.Thanks for sharing the project.:~D

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by toogie 13 Aug 2013

I love applique and ITh and emb and.......LOL