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Doom Dish Assembly Instructions
Finished Size 6 ½" Wide x 7 ½" Deep x 1" High.
Doom Dish
In this PDF includes; Once you have everything cut out glue baste them onto your cardstock
• Basic “how to” EPP Instructions. or laminated pieces. Follow the step by step diagrams if you are not
• 14 print at home templates. familiar with this process.
• Full assembly instructions.
• Now that you have basted your templates you can begin to
assemble the net shape of your bowls. You will be making an outer
From your stash you will need;
bowl and an inner bowl that will nestle together, please make sure
• 1 x Fat ⅛’s worth of fabric, assorted scraps would look amazing.
you have the right fabric for each of the templates as the outer
• Glue baste E.g. Sewline (glue sticks also work in a pinch).
bowl and inner bowl are slightly different sizes. Having two layers
• Needle and sewing thread.
creates a sturdy end product (templates remain in), and also hides
• General sewing supplies.
all of the basting and stitching.
• Thimble (optional).
• Cardstock or office paper and a laminator. For the outer bowl I would recommend make sure your stitches are
firm (not tight) and about 1-2mm apart. This is a little closer than if
This pattern can be broken down into a few simple parts so please don’t you were stitching a flat or to be quilted English Paper Pieced (EPP)
be daunted. It may look complex but when you break it down it is just project but it will help your stitches from pulling out of shape when you
a series of easy steps, and by the end of it you will have a completely invert the finished outer bowl segments.
unique project to show off your skills!
• With right sides together whip stitch your side pieces to the base
1. Preparation. Print your templates (check the scale!) and select hexagon, there isn't too much you can get wrong but feel free to
your fabrics. Give your fabric an iron if needed, then trace and check the assembly diagram to make sure you have the correct
cutting out your fabric pieces. order and configuration. You can use a quilting clip to keep your
edges parallel or if you are comfortable, just hold them firmly and
2. Basting. Covering your templates with your fabric pieces. stitch along the edge. I have popped a whip stitch diagram in for
3. Assembly. Whip stitch (ladder stitch or flat back stitch) your those who are new to hand sewing, alternatively YouTube has so
templates together referring to the assembly diagram. many amazing tutorials.
NOTE: You can print your templates onto 200 / 300GSM cardstock, • As this pattern hasn't any true side panels you can stitch all of the
or if you have access to a laminator, print them on office paper and templates RST (right sides together), the outer bowl will pop the
laminate them before cutting out. correct way out easily once it has assembled.
• Construct the inner bowl in the same order as the outer bowl. This
To make the your dish of doom you will need a total of 14 fabric bowl does not require inverting, sew the pieces right sides together
templates, 7 for the outside of the bowl and 7 for the inside. This with a whip of flat back stitch.
pattern has the option to create your inside base piece as one large • The last step is for you to nestle the bowls together. Make sure the
hexie or cut it into smaller shapes to create a beautiful and unique look. corner points line up and clip in place so they don’t shift around,
As mentioned earlier select and prepare your fabric, I find ironing with and take care to make sure all "ears" around the rim are tucked
a spray starch helps to give me neater points to work with. Print out inside between the two bowls. There should be no stray points
the templates on pages 5 and 6, you can use a heavy cardstock OR poking up from either bowl, which not only makes the overall
print them on office paper and laminate them before cutting them finish so much nicer, but also will stop your fabric fraying.
out. I have just discovered this technique and it is so much better than • Now whip stitch your outer bowl and inner bowl together. For
cardstock. Make sure to check that your files have printed at actual this step take your time to make small even spaced stitches to
size as well, to check this please measure the scale check square on camouflage them, just to make sure you don’t detract from the
each page. Alternatively you can trace your templates onto template overall look. Alternative you could highlight the bowls rim with
plastic if you prefer. some couching, a decorate thread or a beaded detail.
For the optional pattern on the bowl center, if you would like to create And you’re done! In case you were wondering we sewed our sample
a similar look to our sample simply print and laminate your templates bowls using Size 8 piecing needles and double strand 100wt thread.
then when you cut them out use the guide lines on the base to cut the You can use any firm needle and any co-ordinating sewing cotton will
desired shapes. You will need to use your cut templates to cut out your work well.
fabrics, just don't forget to add a ¼" seam allowance to all edges.
Once you have your fabric prepared it is time to cut out your fabrics,
for this use the included templates (with seam allowance) to trace the
shapes directly onto the wrong side of the fabric using a fabric marker,
tailors chalk, pencil... or what ever pen you have kicking around.
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Assembly Diagram
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First Assembly Seam
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Second Assembly Seam
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Once you have attached all the pieces to the hexagonal base follow the guide above Wishing you a bounty of cakes
to complete the bowls construction. If you are creating a custom base piece sew the and ale, and please don’t forget
pieces together first, then attach your side panels using a whip stitch or flat back to follow us at on Instagram
stitch to create the final shape. @cake.and.ale and tag us in
your brag shots with
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Whip Stitch Flat Back Stitch
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How To Baste Your Templates
Apply glue baste to the fabric (I glue the template and not the fabric), and fold the fabric up onto the template. Start in the middle then work your
way to the edges, taking time to fold and press your fabric firmly onto the template. Don’t drag your fingers along the edges as it may stretch and
warp your fabric. Now following the diagrams below baste all of your triangle templates.
Rhombus
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Hexagon
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Cutting Templates
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THIS TEMPLATE INCLUDES SEAM ALLOWANCE
USE TO MARK OUT 12 TEMPLATES
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THIS TEMPLATE INCLUDES SEAM ALLOWANCE
USE TO MARK OUT 2 TEMPLATES
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Outer Template Pieces
PRINT ON CARD
OR LAMINATE
1cm
1"
scale check
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Outer Base Template
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Inner Template Pieces
PRINT ON CARD
OR LAMINATE
1cm
1"
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Inner Base Template
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