Cover for Thermomix Serger Overlocker

Sew a cover for your Thermomix (TM31, TM5, TM6).

This also makes a great cover for your overlocker or serger.

Unlike all the rest of my kitchen appliance, my Thermomix sits permanently on my kitchen bench. I felt like it needed a little special cover for the rare occasion that it’s not whipping us up something delicious. 

◄FEATURES

This tutorial contains instructions to make a cover for the: 

• Thermomix TM31.
• Thermomix TM5.
• Thermomix TM6 (as this has same dimensions as the TM5).
• Overlocker Serger Cover - It can also be made as a cover for your standard size overlocker or serger.

 

It’s a very simple pattern you can whip up in an afternoon. It features an outside shell, soft middle padding & an inner lining. It’s then all finished off with some easy contrast binding around the base. There’s even a choice of pockets, one especially designed as a handy place to keep your Quick Reference Guide.

So raid your fabric stash and find something amazing to match your kitchen & dress up your ‘Thermie’.

◄DIMENSIONS

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:

• Width = 29cm (11 1/2”)
• Depth = 30cm (11 3/4”)
• Height = You have a choice of 2 heights: *31cm (12 1/4”) for the TM31 & 34cm (13 1/2”) for the TM5

 

*The shorter height (TM31) easily fits my standard overlockers.

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

 

YOU WILL NEED:

• Fabric (for outer & lining).
• Fusible Pellon* - also known as fusible wadding, padding, fleece or vilene. I find the thicker Vilene H640 works well to keep the cover’s form.
• Thread to match
• 25mm (1”) Binding (store bought or make your own. Click on icon for tutorial).
• Interfacing/Fusing

 

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Cover Fabric* (112cm/45” wide): 70cm (27.5”)
• Lining Fabric (112cm/45”wide): 70cm (27.5”)
• Fusible Pellon (90cm wide): 70cm (27.5”)
• 25mm (1”) Single Fold Binding: 135cm (53”)

 

*NOTE: Fabric estimate is for one pocket. If adding 2 pockets, add another 25cm to cover fabric. 

◄PATTERN SPECS

• FORMAT: Digital PDF Pattern.
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home (A4/Letter).
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Learn more here.
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven.
• SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.

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