Clam Shell Case

[Fluffwump]

Hi did anyone watch the great British sewing Bea, i just loved the little clam shell case that the chap made, like the ones in the kits by clover, however the clover kits are very expensive,does anyone know anywhere where I can down load a pattern to make these?

[RozMinis]

I didn't watch the program, but I did buy a clamshell template several years ago. The one for the paper was in metal, while the one used for the fabric is in plastic. I found it easier to use a lightweight iron-on interfacing instead of paper as this could be left inside the patch. I ran a gathering line across the top of the patch so that the gathers would be smooth. Each patch is then sewn to a lining cut to size. I used an invisible stitch to hand sew my patches, but I have also seen running stitches used. I didn't fancy making anything too large, ie a quilt, but settled for teacosies.

Roz