Quilted Food Processor Cover Tutorial

To make the middle pattern piece: Measure the middle of the food processor from one end to the other. Write this measurement down. Measure the width of the middle portion. Write this measurement down. Add an inch to both measurements. Cut a rectangle pattern piece using these measurements. Yours may differ, but mine was 37″ by 10″.

Cutting the lining- Take the pattern pieces and cut one middle pattern lining piece. Cut two side lining pieces. Lay aside.  

Cutting fabric- the side pieces– Take the side pattern piece and measure from the bottom 4 inches. Cut the pattern in half lengthwise along this line. Using the top half of the pattern piece, lay it on the upper color fabric (for me it was black) and cut out the pattern (add about 1/2 inch length to the bottom to account for adjoining the fabric pieces together. Now take the bottom half of the side pattern piece and lay it on the coordinating fabric (for me it was gray). Cut out the pattern (add about 1/2 inch length to the top to account for adjoining fabric). Lay aside. Repeat all the steps again for the other side piece.

Cutting fabric- the middle piece– Take the middle pattern piece and measure from the bottom 4 inches on BOTH SHORT ENDS. Cut the pattern ends off along this line. Using the long portion of the pattern piece, lay it on the upper color fabric (for me it was black) and cut out the pattern (add about 1/2 inch length to the both ends to account for adjoining the fabric pieces together. Now take one of the bottom halves of the side pattern pieces and lay it on the coordinating fabric (for me it was gray). Cut out the pattern (add about 1/2 inch length to the top to account for adjoining fabric). Cut another exact piece. 

**If you haven’t already, quilt any fabric that is not already. I also took this opportunity to embroider the word “CHOP” on the lower side pieces. 

Assemble the fabric pieces- Now the goal is to assemble the fabric pieces so that they look like the pattern pieces that you initially cut. To do this for the side pieces, place the two fabric sections right sides together. Sew at a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Do the same for the other side section. Now place the end pieces on each end of the middle portion, right sides together. Sew with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Trim seams and iron the fabric flat. 

Piping– Take the piping out of the package. Apply and sew around each of the side pieces. For more information on piping, see {THIS TUTORIAL}.

Assemble the outer cover– Right sides together, pin the long edge of the middle portion around one of the side sections. Try to match the seams as closely as possible. Sew with a 1/2 inch seam allowance (be sure to use your zipper foot if you’ve applied piping). Repeat with the opposite side. Turn cover right side out. Trim seams and clip curves. “Try it on” the toaster. Cut off any extra length (I actually had alot of extra!), leaving 1/2 inch extra for sewing in the lining.  

**There is always a chance that your measurements weren’t quite right and something is a little long or a little short. If this happens, take whichever piece is longer and create even pleats- for me, my middle section was longer, so I created a pleat on the left side and the right side. 

Make the lining- To make the lining, take the pre-cut lining pieces and pin one long edge of the middle lining piece around one side piece (right sides together). Sew with a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Repeat with opposite side. Trim seams and clip curves.  

Assemble the finished cover– Right sides together, place the lining over the outer cover and pin the edges. Sew around the cover with a 1/2 seam allowance, leaving a 4 inch opening for turning. Trim seams. Turn lining to inside of outer cover. Pin the edges of the cover, making sure that the lining is hidden and the opening is pin closed. Topstitch around the outside of the cover.  

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