C u r l in g Iron C o z y My husband gave me a curling iron case years ago, and one of my daughters frequently commented on how handy it was. I could not find anything similar, so used my old one to make a pattern. It also fit my daughter's straightening iron. Some irons are thicker or wider and would require adjusting the width of the case. Materials: 1-14"x 11" rectangle of decorative outside fabric for body 1-8½" x 11" rectangle of decorative outside fabric for pocket 1-14" x11" rectangle of ThermaFlec heat resistant fabric* 1-14" x11" rectangle of cotton batting 1¼ yards of Double Fold Extra Wide Bias tape in contrasting or matching color *I purchased the ThermaFlec here: http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/ThermaFlec-Heat-Resistant-Fabric.html Directions: 1. Cut out pattern pieces 1A and 1B; overlap and tape 1B to 1A. From this pattern, cut on the fold one piece each of the outside fabric, the cotton batting, and the ThermaFlec for the body. 2. Cut out pattern piece 2 for the pocket. This piece is a little wider to allow ease for the cord. Encase the top straight edge in bias tape. 3. Layer the three pieces of the body in this order: ThermaFlec wrong side up, batting, fabric right side up. 4. Pin or baste layers across the top and for about 2-3 inches on the lower two sides for stability. 5. Encase the top edge of the body in bias tape. 6. Fold the body in half with ThermaFlec inside; position the pocket around it to match edges and curved end. Pin or use clips to hold together and to position bias tape. 7. Leave a 5" tail of bias tape at the top for a hanging loop. Begin sewing at the end of the tape and continue enclosing the edges of the case. 8. When getting close to the end, tuck the ends of the bias tape under and sew to end. Backstitch. 9. Turn the tail toward the back to form the hanging loop. I sewed it down first with a straight stitch and then a tiny zig-zag stitch. Trim any excess tail close to the stitching. This project takes about one hour or less from start to finish. I enclosed the following card with my gifts.

Curling iron too hot and it's time to pack? Not to worry…here's a handy sack. No need to wait to let it cool down. Just tuck it in and head out of town!

Pattern created by Ginny Axtell www.grandmaginnysattic.blogspot.com

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FOLD

1A

Attach 1B

Then cut on fold:

1 piece Outside Decorative Fabric 1 piece Cotton Batting 1 piece of ThermaFlec

Overlap and tape 1B here

Print at 100% — Do not scale

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FOLD

1B

Attach to 1A at Dashed Line

Print at 100% Do not scale

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2

Pocket

Cut one on fold from outside fabric

FOLD

Print at 100% Do not scale

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3. Layer body pieces as follows: ThermaFlec wrong side up Cotton Batting Outside Fabric

2. Encase top of pocket in bias tape. Set aside.

4. Pin or baste layers across top and for about 2-3 inches on the lower two sides for stability.

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5. Encase top edge of body in bias tape.

6. Fold body in half with ThermaFlec inside. Position the pocket around it to match edges and curved end. Pin or use clips to hold together and to position bias tape. Leave a 5" tail of bias tape at the top for a hanging loop.

7. Begin sewing at the end of the tape and continue to enclose the edges of the body.

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8. Just before reaching the end, trim bias tape and turn ends under for a clean finish. Sew to end. Backstitch.

9. Turn the tail to the back to form the hanging loop. I sewed it down first with a straight stitch and then a tiny zig-zag stitch. Trim any excess close to stitching.

Ta-da! You're done!