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The contest for the kit ended 10/7/11. Even if you didn't win, you can still make the cover with Bari J's terrific tutorial... Yay! Bari J. is back with another adorable sewing pattern. After everything your sewing machine has done for you, isn't it time you surprise it with a chic evening cover-up with flirty pom-pom fringe?! You could not find a more perfect fabric collection for this sewing machine cover than Bari's magnifique Paris Apartment collection, her first for Lecien. Merci, Bari, for providing our Sew4Home friends with such a delightful free project, plus the chance for one lucky person to win a kit to make their own Paris Apartment sewing machine cover. Paris Apartment is so lovely, we expect it will fly off fabric shop shelves. The prints all have French names relating to rooms in an apartment: La Salle de Couture, a sewing room with dress forms and flowers; or Le Salon, a living room full of chintz Louis chairs and graceful chandeliers. Lots of wonderful possibilities with these prints... totally stashworthy!
Where to buy Paris ApartmentParis Apartment is in fabric shops now, so get it while you can! Download the Paris Apartment Sewing Machine Cover TutorialBari created her tutorial as an Acrobat file. Click the image below to download.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free program. More About Bari J.Check out the other three tutorials Bari has shared with us on Sew4Home:
To read more about Bari J., check out her blog and her website where you will find more of her charming sewing patterns. Bari's book, Inspired to Sew, came out in January of this year.
Bari also has a free pattern, La Jolie Maision, available on the Lecien website.
You Could Win a Paris Apartment Sewing Machine Cover KitBari J. has a kit ready to send to one lucky person with everything you need to sew your own Paris Apartment Sewing Machine Cover... right down to the pretty pom pom fringe! Simply tell us what you love about Paris Apartment in the comment section below. The best way to do this, so we are able to contact you should you win, is to register for the site, login, and then comment. That way you don't need to put your email address in the comment field. We never share your email address with any 3rd parties, nor will we send you content without your permission. Register (if you have not), Login (if you have not), Comment! Then keep your fingers crossed! We will draw one name at random from everyone who entered as of midnight PT October 7, 2011. We will contact the winner by email to confirm a shipping address and will ship the prize directly to you. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited. NOTE: Due to complex contest legal restrictions and customs requirements that differ from country to country, we are currently able to send this prize to a USA or Canadian postal address only (cannot be a P.O. Box). Good luck to everyone!
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Paris apartment
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... This is what I was really looking for. Thanks very much. Keep up this good work. |
Sandy FL
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... I have been meaning to make a sewing machine cover for a long time--to keep the dust out, and this one is gorgeous! I never would have thought to add the pompoms--they take it over the top! Great project, BariJ! |
Syd
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... I have loved all of Bari J.'s fabric and patterns!! I'm especially happy to have found your fun blog!! Can't wait to check it totally out! Thanks!! |
quiltmom
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... I love the pretty colors. I also think the sewing machine cover is so cute- It really dresses up the machine while protecting it. Thanks for sharing the fun design. Regards, Anna |
cindy_sews
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... I love Paris Apartment! The sewing machine cover is fabulous! I can't wait to make one. |
gap.rhonda
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... It is so sophisticated! I absolutely love it...almost as much as I love Bari. She is amazing. Thanks for sharing. |
MollyP
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... I love the colors of Paris Apartment. They are soft yet saturated. The layers of design within each print is amazing. Thanks for the great tutorial. molly_dye(at)hotmail(dot)com |
barbdjackson
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... I am in the process of redecorating my sewing room - I am so glad I saw this fabric. It will create a romantic sewing oasis. |
Jansie
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... I love everything Bari J does, but Paris Apartment just blows me away. It's so chic and gorgeous. I love the roses and dress forms and colors. Thanks for the chance to win this kit!!! |
Rita Barriga
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... Like before me this project is beautiful. I hope to win. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Allison schaeffer
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... What a great project to do. I am just a beginning at sewing so this looks perfect. Thanks alot for sharing! |
Bethjbeal
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... When I look at the colors in the Paris Apartment fabric line, they make me feel exactly like I think I would feel if I were in my own apartment in Paris; fresh, alive and cheery! |
Kathleen S
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... the fabric and colors are just beautiful...great combination of colors ksergas at gmail dot com |
DebbieBear58
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... We have traveled all over Europe with the military. This is so European. Ahhh --- The memories. I would love to be the winner of this contest.  |
Jennyroo
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... What don't I love about Paris Apartment? It is so tranquil and sophisticated... This would be wonderful to win, I will dream about it until the draw on October 7th! jlwhite (at) sasktel dot net |
Judy Applegarth
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... I just love the dress forms on your fabric, ok the colors too! It would be awesome to win your kit. I just love Bari J's book! |
jeannette
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... love the prints and the cover is too cute , no where to put my email so here it is, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Sequana
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... I love those dress forms! I want one of my own. And, of course, the dreamy colors. |
ThisandThat
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... Thank you Bari J for the free PDF Pattern! I would so treasure your so chicky sweet fabrics, if I won them for this wonderful Sewing Machine Cover. I Think I would save your fabric for something special, I have fabrics I would use instead for the cover  |
MaryonLakePulaski
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... I love Paris Apartment because it allows me to dream of something I may never have a chance to experience! The colors are perfect. |
LindaSonia
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... How fabulous this kit would be! Love Bari J's work. My fingers are crossed as we speak! ;-) |
gquilter
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... I love the beauty and soft appeal of Bari J's fabrics. I have her book, which is a favorite of mine. The sewing machine cover is just gorgeous! I am already registered on this site (have been,and I order from you pretty regularly)and I would truly love to win this one! Thanks so much! |
thetackroom
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... OH my - is that fabric just beautiful thanks for the post and love your site. I love everything french and this fabric has it all - Manifique!!! |
rubyinga
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... I soooo need this sewing machine cover....at the present time, it's covered by a towel :-( |
Lauri
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... The colors in this line are beautiful! And although I love dress forms (and REALLY LOVE this machine cover...especially with the pompoms! ) I like that the coordinating fabrics are not sewing related and easily used anywhere. |
sgerritz
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... I love the fabric with the dress forms on it and all the pretty co-ordinates....It just says "sewing room"! |
kittyklaws65
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... I have boughten myself a new Singer and want something nice to cover it with besides the 'standard' cover that came with it. I cannot wait to dig in and sew this adorable cover complete with pom poms!!!!  |
Judy Blinkenberg
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... I like the patterns in Paris Apartment, the colors too. I have the yellow/ Orange bundle for a quilt. Jacking this pattern would be wonderful for my Bernina or my Pfaff. Thank you to Bari J for a chance to win. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Rita D.
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... This is the cutest cover ever. It would be wonderful to cover my sewing machine which has to be put away when we have company as it sits in part of a corner of my guestroom. I think it would even be a conversation piece its so cute. |
Heather St. Marie
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... This is exactly what I need to protect my machine... the patterns are great! And I love the pom pom trim. |
Mardell
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... This would look so good in my sewing room! I love the colors and the fabric; such a nice touch to a sewing room and a treat for the machine that it covers! |
Debras
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... I love it... I have a Singer Featherweight that would be so happy under this cover! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
isy
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... I've been wanting to make a sewing machine cover for my wonderful Hazel (my sewing machine) and haven't gotten to it. This fabric would be great for it! thanks so much for the giveaway. |
Periwinkle
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... Visting Paris would be a dream! The fabric is so elegant and will certainly brighten my Atelier. Thanks for such wonderful fabric an ideas. |
freeindeed
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... The touch of floral femininity is what makes it for me. I never cared for the 'sewing' themed fabric..it was just so blah. This is soooo pretty! freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net |
ABB
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... Love these colors, and the pattern is so perfect for a sewing room. I will be looking for this line in my local quilt shop. |
MoeWest
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... Thanks for the tutorial. That cover would look SO nice on my sewing machine! I would love to win the kit. |
EllACee
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... I adore the dress form design on this fabric - SOOO perfect. I just ordered my very first dress form and am anxiously awaiting her arrival. While peeking out the window watching for that big brown truck to pull up, I've been thinking about what to name her when she gets here. Now you've given me inspiration - she'll be Sallie Couture. Winning this contest would be the topper - if I win, Sallie Couture will be reigning over my La Salle de Couture, right beside my (hopefully) newly-dressed-in-Paris-Apartment-fabric sewing machine. Thanks for sponsoring this contest, and for the wonderful tutorials - I actually came to the site looking for a sewing machine cover pattern. What perfect timing! |
Katie M
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... I have been eyeing this line since it came out and did purchase one of the matching embroidery patterns. tropical_tiki_goddess (at) msn (dot) com |
Eva V.
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... Ahh Paris... I would LOVE to go there someday, but seeing as I won't be able to in the near future, a Paris Apartment Sewing Machine Cover could take me there every time I sit down at my sewing desk. I love the way these patterns and colors could stand very well on their own and look just as good together! |
Tievoli
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... I love the colors! They are not really a pastel, ythe salmon pink and yellow are gorgeous on their own, but especially complement each other. Tievoli |
Sasha Jackson
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... I absolutely love everything about this tutorial... The fabric is so delicious I could eat it, and I would love to make this, it would be hard to take such a fabulous cover off my sewing machine  What a beautiful accessory to any craft room! |
vickit
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... What a beautiful machine cover. Mine is very jealous. I had to turn my monitor so it didn't feel bad and very naked.  I can't honestly place the exact 'thing' it is that I love about Paris Apartment. It may be the way it blends the soft colors and the inside of a sewing studio while, at the same time, bringing the beautiful color of the flowers outside together with it. The soft colors make me feel calm and relaxed which, as my husband would tell you I need sometimes. lol |
Karenpowell
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... Just lovely I could do my hole sewing studio in this shabby chic fabric. It would be insperational ! WEI WEI ! What a girl wants ! : ) |
gmitchel
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... Yippee! I was looking for ideas to do a cover for my other sewing machine and here it is!!  C'est magnifique. Merci !  |
redflutist
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... Paris is my #1 dream destination. I would love to be able to bring a little of Paris into my apartment. My poor sewing machine is in desperate need of a cover. |
jholmqu474
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... Love the Paris fabric and my machine needs a beautiful cover. Thanks for the pattern and giveaway. |
Christi295
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... Looks like beautiful fabric! I love the colors - not too cutesy, just fresh with nice clear graphics. Even though my machine does have a cover - everything benefits from a couture upgrade - n'est pas?? |
misstivy
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... I love this idea and the fabric is beautiful, reminds me of the older days of my Grandmother's hand made projects. I plan on making this machine cover asap. Thank you for sharing. |
Savitar
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... I really need this. My sewing room is also the room where our cockatiels (birds) live. They manage to spread dusty-futz all over the room. My poor sewing machine needs protection! |
Kathe G
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... I love this - It's hard to find anything pertaining to sewing here. My workaholic sewing machine would love to have something so chic on it. Thanks. |
nancy dee
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...Dress forms! Love them! I also have Bari J's book and several of her artists' sketchbook prints -- so I will be looking out for this new line! |
bjmp71
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... What a lovely cover for my sewing machine. This will brighten up my sewing room and keep the dust out of my machine when I am not able to sew. What a beautiful fabric line. Definitely would love to use this for curtains, etc. in my sewing room. |
Sandra :)
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... What a gorgeous fabric line - so feminine, but very modern and fun - the pompom trim is perfect with it! Thank you for a lovely giveaway - I think I'm going to go ahead and make the cover with stash fabric (although the fabric requirements in the tutorial seem a bit high for the pieces that are going to be cut?) - winning the "proper" fabric would be a delicious bonus! Sandra [mycrafts--gmaildotcom] |
Lora W.
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... I love this collection of fabrics. The colors are wonderful and roses are my favorites. |
decoul
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... I love the design and the colors. It does exactly what the name says remind you of Paris. |
Sharon1945
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... I think this fabric is tres chic and it will make a sassy machine cover. Love the colors. |
Kathleen Ann
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... I would love to win this kit!! I think this would look lovely in my yet-to-be-set-up sewing room. Soon as my newly married daughter moves all her stuff out of there! |
Anna Marie Houck
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... I absolutely love the pattern and the gorgeous fabric! My sewing machine would beautiful and it would brighten up my sewing room! |
kajones
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... I have a little boy, so I'm usually on the hunt for 'boy' fabrics. But this is beautiful! It would look very, very nice on my sewing machine. If you could see my current cover, you would just send me the kit regardless!! |
jeancreates.blogspot.com
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... Oh my gravy! I so love the project... too cute! My eldest Stepdaughter would *adore* this cover. I'm sending her a link... The Paris Apartment fabric reminds me of April in Paris. The blooming flowers in the public gardens... Ooh-la-la! |
DawninCA
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... OMG! My sewing machine would hum and purr if I covered her with this gorgeous fabric. This really is a lovely project. |
CJD
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... Love the fabric colors and designs, brings back great times we spent in Paris....my sewing room has a french motif and would look great with a machine cover made out of this fabric. |
Kelly S
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... What fun fabric!!!!!!!!! My machine cover is definitely boring. This is so cute!! Time for an upgrade. |
Zina
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... That's so cute with the dressforms and the pom pom detail! I really should make a cover for my machine, instead of using the factory issued plastic one. |
basket4me2
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... Beautiful color combinations! This fabric would definitely complement my sewing area. |
briggsy
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... I will be making the sewing machine cover tomorrow!! Can't wait to use that beautiful fabric. it will match my clubhouse (the sewing room) perfectly  |
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