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Update: Bernina 440 QE machine cover
Thank you all for your great suggestions on what to do with that AB green lotus fabric. You have given me much inspiration for the next time that I venture to take it out of my stash! I believe it may be destined for either a throw/lumbar pillow, or for a quilt of some kind.
Many of you asked about dimensions of the Bernina sewing machine cover that I made so that you could make your own. Here you go! These are approximate:
6 1/4″ D x 17 1/2″ W x 13″ H.
It could be a little bit shorter – there’s a teeny bit of extra bulk at the bottom that I might eliminate if I were to make another one…
Here’s how I pack everything up underneath: I stash the foot pedal, with the cord coiled, inside of the space between the needle and body, I put the accessory cabinet onto the back, and I lean the plastic tray against the front. All of this fits nicely underneath for a perfect Bernina package of joy!
Above is a picture of the configuration – a delicious Bernina sandwich! Have fun making your own cover. If you do, I’d love to see what you come up with! Feel free to post a link in the comments.
Posted by robyn on December 31st, 2008 under bernina 440 qe, crafts, sewing9 Responses to “Update: Bernina 440 QE machine cover”
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January 1st, 2009 at 2:57 am
Thanks for that, Robyn, what a cosy little nest for a special friend
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January 4th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Thanks for supplying the measurements for the cover. I just bought a 440 QE and it needs a new dress!
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February 26th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
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November 7th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
thank you very much, I was just looking for the dimensions of a bernina440 cover
thanks
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November 24th, 2010 at 7:58 am
I cant find the tutorial on the 440 machine cover anymore…..can I please get the link? The one listed takes me in a circle. Help!!!
November 24th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Please send me the actual link to the 440 machine cover. The one listed takes me in a circle back to the original post of having the tutorial. Help!
November 24th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Hi Amy,
So sorry about that! The link to part 1 of this post is here:
http://www.dognamedbanjo.com/2008/11/23/keeping-the-dust-bunnies-at-bay/
I don’t have a tutorial on how to make the cover, so much as just the dimensions posted here. To do it, you’d need:
External:
1 piece – 18″ x 6 3/4″ (this is the top)
2 pieces – 6 3/4″ x 13 1/2″ (sides)
2 pieces – 18″ x 13 1/2″ (front and back – this could be patchwork or anything else that results in this size)
Lining:
Same pieces as above, in lining fabric
Interfacing or batting:
Same pieces as above
Bias tape – enough to get all around the bottom edge (don’t know exactly how much – 1 package should suffice!)
Construct a box out of the lining first and another box out of the external pieces, then another separate box with the batting, sandwich them together and bind with bias tape. Mine is pretty crude and was a quickie with no hand sewing. Good luck!
December 17th, 2010 at 1:26 am
You are a gem! Believe it or not….I had no idea what that funny looking plastic thing was for. Thanks for posting a pic of your machine….I now know it’s for holding the plastic tray in place. I wonder what else you are going to teach me?! Boy am I happy to have found your blog!!!
February 13th, 2011 at 6:40 am
You are a life saver, thanks for your blog. I bought my 440QE on vacation in another state and if it wasn’t for your blog using the BSR I would still be confused.
I totally appreciate your generosity.
Phyllis