| 1. |
Trace around a 4x6 index card (or draw a rectangle whatever size you
choose) onto the wrong side of the label fabric. (The wrong side of label
fabric is shown in light pink, the right side of label fabric is shown in dark
pink.) Put a dot in each corner and mark the dots A, B, C, and D as shown.
(See illustration #1.) |
| 2. |
Trace around a 4x6 index card (or draw a rectangle the same size as
the one you drew on the label fabric) onto the wrong side of the backing fabric.
(The wrong side of the backing fabric is shown in light blue, the right side of
the backing fabric is shown in dark blue.) The lines you just drew on the label
fabric and on the backing, fabric will be the stitching lines. Put a dot in each
corner and mark the dots A, B, C, and D as shown. (See illustration #2.) |
| 3. |
On label fabric, draw a line 1/4" OUTSIDE the stitching line. Cut
along this second line. (See illustration #3.) |
| 4. |
On the quilt backing, draw a line 1/4" INSIDE the stitching line.
Cut along this second line to make a hole in your backing. (See illustration #4.) |
| 5. |
Place your label fabric right side up on your table. Throughout the
sewing process, keep the label completely flat and right side up. If necessary,
rotate the label so the A-B line is on the bottom and the C-D line is on the
top. (See illustration #5.) |
| 6. |
Place the backing fabric over the label with right sides together. Match
dots A & B. Pin near corners. Stitch from dot A to dot B, backstitching 1-2
stitches at the start and finish. (See illustration #6.) Clip corners toward
dots A and B up to 2 or 3 threads away from the dots. Press seam and backing
away from label. |
| 7. |
Rotate label so dots B and C on the label are on the top. Pivot backing
at dot B so dots C on the backing and the label match. This will create a fold
starting at dot B and extending toward the edge of your backing fabric. Pin
near the corners. For smooth corners, it is important to stitch right up to
the previous stitching but not past it. Stitch from dot B to dot C, backstitching
1-2 stitches at the start and finish. (See illustration #7.) Clip corner toward
dot C up to 2 or 3 threads away from the dot. Press seam and backing away from
label. Check the corner you just sewed. It should lay flat without any tucks. |
| 8. |
Rotate label so dots C and D on the label are on the top. Pivot backing
at dot C so dots D on the backing and the label match. This will create a fold
starting at dot C and extending toward the edge of your backing fabric. Pin near
the corners. Stitch from dot C to dot D, backstitching 1-2 stitches at the
start and finish. (See illustration #8.) Clip corner toward dot D up to 2 or
3 threads away from the dot. Press seam and backing away from label. |
| 9. |
Rotate label so dots D and A are on the top. Smooth the fabric so it
lays flat between dots D & A. Stitch from dot D to dot A, backstitching 1-2
stitches at the start and finish. (See illustration #9.) |
| 10. |
Press all seams toward the backing, away from the label. After it is
pressed, the label should lay flat with no tucks in the corners. The label
should look like it is surrounded by a frame. |
