12-27-2012, 08:16 PM
For Christmas I received a really nice humidor. I'd like to make a dust cover for it, as it will not be on display most of the time, but I want to keep it in excellent cosmetic condition.
What I have in mind is something that will cover the top, and the four horizontal sides (think toaster cover type of thing). My inclination is to use five separate pieces of material for a more 'fancy'/formal look, as opposed to three pieces. What I'm not sure of is how much bigger I should cut the pieces so they are large enough to sew up and still fit the humidor properly.
Also, is there any particular order I should work in to make it easier? I'd assume I should sew the three panels in one direction or the other, and then add the other two to finish it off, but I'm looking for any input from those with more knowledge.
I plan to use very inexpensive fabric, perhaps even just a twin flat sheet to cut the panels out of, so if I really screw it up, I'll just try again.
What I have in mind is something that will cover the top, and the four horizontal sides (think toaster cover type of thing). My inclination is to use five separate pieces of material for a more 'fancy'/formal look, as opposed to three pieces. What I'm not sure of is how much bigger I should cut the pieces so they are large enough to sew up and still fit the humidor properly.
Also, is there any particular order I should work in to make it easier? I'd assume I should sew the three panels in one direction or the other, and then add the other two to finish it off, but I'm looking for any input from those with more knowledge.
I plan to use very inexpensive fabric, perhaps even just a twin flat sheet to cut the panels out of, so if I really screw it up, I'll just try again.