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Vacuum Cleaner Cover

Kim Davis

Are you someone that just doesn't have a good place to store your vacuum cleaner? You end up standing it in the corner, but hate seeing it there. I have the solution for you. Make a cute cover and no one will realize it's your vacuum cleaner. Even if you do have a closet to stick it in, this cover will keep off the dust.

Materials

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You can use a variety of materials. You can use things you have or purchase material to make them. I usually shop the thrift store for items such as these.

  • child's long sleeved long dress or matching top and long skirt (or even a child's Halloween maid costume)
    The dress or top and skirt needs to measure about 40 inched from shoulder to hem. Check the measurements of your vacuum to be sure. You can add a complementary material to hem to increase the length if needed.
  • polyester or other fiberfill stuffing
  • flesh colored material enough for two 7 inch circles (or even an old large rag doll head would work)
  • yarn for hair
  • a pair of white child's gloves or material to make to mitten shaped hands
  • fabric paint
  • thread
  • white apron or material to make apron
  • old white shower cap
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  • 2 inch eyelet lace trim

Directions

  1. First make the head. The easiest way to approach this would be to have the head from a large old rag doll and then your job is simplified. But if you can't find one to use then make one.
  2. Cut two seven inch circles of material for the face. Paint a face on one of them. Let the paint dry.
  3. Put the material right sides together. Stitch 1/4 inch from the edge leaving a 1 1/2 inch opening on the top of the head. Turn the material right side out. Stuff the head. Stitch the opening shut. Attach yarn around the face for hair.
  4. Then make the cap. If you are using an old shower cap just sew lace trim around the edges. If not, cut one circle 8 inches in diameter. Sew lace around the edges. Use a baste stitch around the inside edge. Use one basting thread to gather the cap. Attach the cap to the head.
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  6. Attach the neck of the dress or top to the bottom edge of the head. If you are using a top and skirt you will need to sew them together at the waist before proceeding.
  7. Stuff the gloves and sew them to the ends of the sleeves. If you are not using gloves, you need to make hands.
  8. Stuff the sleeves. Add stuffing to the shoulders and chest and back of the top. Attach it with basting stitches or hot glue. Leave enough room for the vacuum handle to fit into this area. The skirt area does not need to be stuffed.
  9. Fit the doll over the vacuum cleaner and put on the apron. Hand-stitch the apron in place. You can attach a dust cloth or scrubby to one hand as was done for this photo.

Just lift the cover by the head to remove it when you need to use your vacuum. Slip it back over the vacuum to store it. Now you can tell everyone you have a maid!

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By Annette (Guest Post)
August 27, 20051 found this helpful

Have been thinking about doing that, but did not know where to start. Thanks for the directions! Have seen them for about $20.00 but not want to spend that if cam make it. will go to thrift stores and start to get things so can make this a winter projest Thanks again

 
August 30, 20160 found this helpful

Hi. You're right! My v.c. is UUUGLY! So, Making a doll is a great idea! Please answer my questions. 1. Does the vacuum cleaner handle go up inside the doll's head, or does the head go in front of the handle? Or, does the handle go up inside the neck? 2. Will the head remain upright without falling over? 3.Did you embroider the face, or did you paint the face on the fabric?

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4. Did you make a body, legs, and shoes for the doll?
I may even make a different outfit for each month! I suppose that inside of me, there is a little girl who still likes to play with dolls! I don't have any daughters or grand daughters, so I just might have some fun with this! What do you think about that?
Thanks so much for your help. Darlene Davis

 

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