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This tutorial requires that you have completed and reviewed the Setting up Your Machine and Sewing Basics

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Self-Checklist

• [ ] Your machine is threaded correctly
• [ ] Bobbin was placed the correct way
• [ ] Pressure foot is down on material
• [ ] You are using the correct needle for your material
• [ ] Your hands are positioned away from moving parts
• [ ] You are using a back stitch at the start and end of your stitch
• [ ] You are not pushing or pulling the material through the machine
• [ ] You are turning off your machine when not in use

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In this tutorial you will practice:

• Sewing in a straight line
• Cutting and ironing fabric
• Backstitching
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Step 1: Find 2 pieces of scrap cotton that you like

make sure that these are at least 4x8in

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Step 2: Press your fabric flat with an iron

ironing your fabric not only gives you a clean finish but also helps ensure accurate measurements

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Step 3: On a piece of paper, decide how large you want your bookmark to be.

I wanted mine to be 2”x6” BUT because I needed to account for seam allowance, I made my pattern 2.5”x6.5”

Make sure you tack on an extra half inch to your pattern/design. This is your seam allowance. Ideally you have an allowance of .25” on each side to account for the space between your stitches and the edge of your fabric

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