Sewing machine makeover

I know I am supposed to be working on this. However, I got a little sidetracked. I saw a great tutorial from Not Nigella on Sew Mama Sew yesterday, for a sewing machine cover. I love my machine, but her plastic cover isn't exactly pleasing to the eye. I was also itching for a quick and easy project.

Here is my cover before. (No, I did not bring my whole sewing machine outside, just the cover)
Plain, ugly, boring......

Here she is after! Isn't she lovely : )


I thought she needed two outfits, so I made it reversible


and to make her look a little fancier, I added an embroidered detail around the bottom, instead of just plain top stitching.


I used Nigella and Midwest Modern fabric, both from Amy Butler. The Nigella fabric was really nice for this because it is upholstery weight and holds it's shape well. I would probably use interfacing if using only regular quilting weight fabric. I am thinking some of the new Anna Maria Horner Drawing Room fabric would be perfect for this.

I wasn't a complete slacker, I did start cutting out the pattern for my top. I need to get on the ball if I want to wear it Friday.