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| Begin stitching at one of the pins marking the 2" distance from the center. Put the needle down into the fabric, lower the presser foot, and take one stitch forward. Then take one stitch back. Now continue sewing around the needlebook, holding the piping (which is now inside the needlebook sandwich) with the fingers of your left hand, snugging it up to the zipper foot. Sew the needlebook together one thread inside the same line of stitching that you are following as a guide. This will ensure that no thread or stitching shows when you turn the needlebook right side out. Stitch around to the other pin. At this point, stop with the needle in the "down" position and take on stitch back and one stitch forward. Now change your settings to basting stitches. Sew around to where you began stitching. Stop and cut your threads. |
