In The Hoop - Snap Cases 2

We have another fun in-the-hoop project for you.  These cases get their name because the tops “snap” closed.  The secret to them is the use of two pieces of ordinary metal carpenter’s tape.  The tape is inserted into the casing along the top, the case then snaps open and snaps closed.  Voila!!  They are fully lined and padded with NO raw edges.  Even inside!  You will need to purchase the design from www.moosebestitchin.net (our favorite sight for in-the-hoop designs).  The name of the design is Snap Cases 2.  It will be under the “cases” tab on the left hand side of the home page.  There are three files (sizes) included with purchase, one for the 150 x 240 hoop, the 160 x 260 hoop and the 180 x 300 hoop.  This is to accommodate you depending on what size hoop that your embroidery machine can handle.  Finished sizes are 5 ½ x 4 ¾”, 6 x 5”, 6 ½” x 5 ¾”.  The design will cost $10.00 if you purchase only the one, but if you purchase three designs from the sight, the total will be $25.00, a savings of $5.00.  I trust you will be able to find three in-the-hoop designs that you just love once you browse the sight!  Great stuff!  She will send the files via your e-mail a couple of hours after purchase.  Have fun and hope to see you in class!

In The Hoop Snap Cases

Materials and Cutting

Snap Cases 2 design file

Printed directions from file (pdf file included)

   *Metal carpenters tape

      Any length metal tape measure as long as the tape is ¾” wide.  It must be a curved tape, not flat. Usually, the 16’ tape is ¾” wide.  You will need some sort of metal snips to cut the metal tape, but we have some here that you can use for class.  You will also need plastic electrical tape. You can buy it in colors, we suggest white. It will be used on the cut ends of the metal tape to protect the fabric. All of the above can be found at Home Depot, Lowe's or any hardware store.

 Three sizes of cases are included in one file:

  Per case you will need:

   * 2 coordinating fat quarters of fabric

   * 2 eight inch squares of batting for padding

   * 2 sheets of steam-a-seam 2 paper backed fusible webbing (9” X 12”) (this is available at Schiller’s)

   * Several sheets of tearaway stabilizer

   * Thread to match your fabrics

   * Embroidery machine in good working order

   * Hoop(s) for the machine (very important!)

   * Basic sewing supplies