In this article, we’re sharing 22 of the best sewing machine cover patterns, so that you can protect your sewing machine from dust in style. 15 of the patterns are free! We covered all the important information you need like dimensions, design details, fabric recommendations, pattern formats, and how suitable each pattern is for beginners.
Contents list:
- Easy for beginners
- Covers with pockets
- Quilted / patchwork designs
- Machine cover patterns with handles or slots
- Brand-specific patterns
- Cover and mat
- Quick Q&A’s
Easy sewing machine cover patterns for beginners:
Fully lined, reversible sewing machine cover
Read tutorial now on We All Sew – FREE
- Sizes: Custom sizing: The blog post includes instructions for how to measure and cut the fabric based on your own sewing machine.
- Design: Reversible sewing machine cover. Boxy style. Patchwork. Fully lined. Bias bound edges.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, cotton blends or soft furnishing fabrics. If using fabric scraps, try to ensure the weight of your different fabrics are similar.
- Format: Instructions for measuring, drawing and cutting your pattern pieces are included in the blog post.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this pattern is suitable for a confident beginner. The instructions are thorough and you’ll only need to sew a few straight seams. Creating the 3D shape and applying the bias binding to the edges may require some prior experience. You can substitute the bias bound edges with a simple hem for a simpler project.
Fully lined sewing machine cover with optional pocket
Read tutorial now on Bernette – FREE
- Sizes: Measurements for cutting all the pieces are included in the instructions.
- Design: Fully lined sewing machine dust cover. Rectangular, boxy shape. Contrast lining. Option for color blocking.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, canvas, or denim. If you’re using fabric scraps, try to ensure the weight of your different fabrics are the same.
- Format: Instructions for cutting your pattern pieces are included in the download. Sizes given are based on a Bernette sewing machine, but you can easily adjust them to fit the dimensions of your machine.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this would be a great project for a confident beginner. Some previous sewing experience may be helpful for creating the 3D rectangular shape. The instructions are clear, illustrated and easy to follow. Scraps of fabric can be used making this a great project for a beginner to practice their sewing skills.
Sewing machine dust cover with side ties and organizer pocket
Buy now from My Sewing Box – £4.99 (approx. $6)
- Sizes: Exact measurements are not provided, but they can be easily adjusted to fit your own machine.
- Design: Flat, sewing machine dust cover. Drapes over the machine with open sides. Adjustable side ties. Handy organizer pocket for sewing tools. Quilted with wadding for padding. Bias bound seam finish. Can be used as a sewing mat when the ties are undone.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Fat quarter packs may be used.
- Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter and A0 sizes. Illustrated instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this pattern is suitable for a confident beginner with a little sewing experience. This is a completely flat cover, meaning you won’t need to create a 3D shape. A complete beginner might struggle with the quilting of the cover and sewing the bias bound finish as this can be fiddly and require precise, accurate sewing.
Covers with pockets:
Sewing machine dust cover with pocket and piping detail
Download now from Closet Core Patterns – FREE (with newsletter signup)
- Sizes: 15” x 12” x 7 “ (38 x 30.5 x 18 cm).
- Design: Boxy sewing machine dust cover. Unlined. Two pockets for foot and tool storage. Curved top. Piping detail finish.
- Fabric: Medium weight sturdy, woven fabrics. For example, duck canvas, denim, or drill.
- Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter and A0 sizes. Illustrated instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? No, I think this pattern would best suit a sewist with some previous experience. A complete beginner would likely struggle with making and sewing in the piped finish since this can be fiddly and tricky to sew accurately. To make the sewing process easier, the piping could be left out and the seams sewn together and finished as normal.
Sewing machine cover with zip front and side pockets (+ Video)
Buy now from Sallie Tomato – $9.99
- Sizes: 22” x 12.5” x 8” (56 x 32 x 20 cm).
- Design: 1950s style sewing machine dust cover. Two side mesh pockets. Front zipper pocket with mesh lining. Optional embellishments.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like heavy cottons, denim, canvas, oilcloth, or faux leather.
- Format: Paper pattern. A complete video tutorial is available here.
- Suitable for beginners? No, this pattern is better suited for an intermediate sewist. A complete beginner might struggle with creating the shaped zip and mesh pockets, which can be fiddly and tricky to sew accurately. Choosing a stable, easy to sew fabric such as a cotton blend would make the sewing process easier. The video tutorial would also be helpful for adventurous beginners.
Shaped sewing machine cover with different pocket options (+ Video)
Buy now from By Annie – $9.95
- Sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.
- Small: 12½” x 15 ½” x 6½” (32 x 39 x 16.5 cm).
- Medium: 13” x 17¾” x 8” (33 x 45 x 20 cm).
- Large: 14½” x 20½” x 8” (37 x 52 x 42 cm).
- Design: 3D, boxy sewing machine dust cover. Quilted, piped finish. Zipped front and side pockets. Back pocket with side or top opening. Side mesh pockets. Magnetic snap opening for easy access to the handle.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, light denim, or canvas.
- Format: Paper pattern with printed instructions. The paper pattern comes with a code to get the $5 video tutorial for free. The video tutorial can be purchased separately here.
- Suitable for beginners? No, this pattern is suitable for an intermediate to advanced level sewist. This is an involved make with a lot of details and precision sewing. A complete beginner might struggle with creating the zip and mesh pockets which can be fiddly and tricky to sew accurately.
Quilted structured sewing machine cover with large front pocket and piping trim
Download now from Sew Can She – FREE (optional $3 optimized pattern file)
- Sizes: Two sizes.
- Regular: 13” x 8” x 17” (33 x 20 x 43 cm).
- Large: 14” x 9” x 21” (35.5 x 23 x 53 cm).
- Design: Quilted sewing machine cover with closed sides. Reversible. Foam stabilizer as inner layer for structure. Large, zippered front pocket. Quilted and mesh side pockets. Side carry handles. Opening for top carry handle. Contrasting, bias bound finish.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Foam for the inner structure layer.
- Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter and A0 sizes. Illustrated instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would best suit an intermediate level sewist with some previous quilting experience. This is an involved project with lots of details. A beginner would likely struggle with sewing the front zippered pocket, inserting the foam layer, and bias binding the raw edges.
Quilted / patchwork designs:
Quilted patchwork sewing machine cover with curved top and arched sides
Download now from See Kate Sew – FREE
- Sizes: 13.5” x 10” x 22” (34 x 25 x 56 cm).
- Design: Patchworked sewing machine cover made from jelly rolls. Curved top with arched side panels. Side pocket. Quilted. Fully lined.
- Fabric: Jelly roll strips are suggested for the patchwork parts. Quilting cotton is suggested for the sides and lining. You can also cut your own strips from light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, light denim, or linen.
- Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Illustrated instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, I think this would be a great project for a confident beginner wanting to try patchworking and quilting for the first time. Jelly roll patchwork is easy to sew since the pieces come pre-cut and you’ll only need to sew straight seams. The instructions are clear and well illustrated. Some sewing experience would be helpful for sewing the curved edges and fitting the side pocket since these steps can be a little fiddly.
Quilted boxy sewing machine cover with “fireside” quilt design
Buy now from Suzie Quilts – $14
- Sizes: Instructions for calculating your pieces are included in the blog post.
- Design: Boxy shaped sewing machine cover. Sewn from a baby sized quilt. Fully lined. Topstitched finish along the bottom.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, light denim, or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: The sewing machine cover is made using the Fireside quilt sewing pattern purchased separately here. PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? No, this pattern is better suited for an intermediate level sewist with some patchwork or quilting experience. Patchwork sewing is simple since it is mainly sewing straight seams. However, patchwork requires accurate sewing in order to create the shapes and designs required for a quilt such as this one. Piecing together the 3D shape for the sewing machine cover and creating the lining could also be difficult for a complete beginner.
“Palette” patchworked, quilted sewing machine cover (+ Video)
Download now from Paige Handmade – FREE
- Sizes: 18” x 9” x 11.5” (46 x 23 x 29 cm).
- Design: Quilted, patchwork sewing machine cover. Perfect for using up small scraps of fabric. Curved top with arched sides. Bias bound edges and bottom.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabric scraps. Wadding is used for the quilt sandwich.
- Format: Instructions for how to cut the patchwork pieces, sides and backing fabric are included in the blog post.
- Suitable for beginners? Suitable for a confident beginner to intermediate level sewist with some patchwork or quilting experience. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Some previous sewing experience would be helpful for sewing the patchwork design accurately and sewing the bias bound finishes which can be fiddly and require accurate sewing.
Quilted boxy sewing machine cover made from charm packs
Read tutorial now from Hand Madiya – FREE
- Sizes: Approx. 20” x 8” x 10” (51 x 20 x 25 cm).
- Design: Quilted, patchwork sewing machine cover. Sewn from pre-cut charm packs. Fully lined. Bias bound seam finish. Boxy, rectangular shape.
- Fabric: Quilting cotton charm packs are suggested. Wadding is used for the quilt sandwich. 100% cotton for the lining. You can also cut your own pieces from quilting cotton or other light to medium weight woven fabrics.
- Format: Instructions for cutting and construction are included in the blog post.
- Suitable for beginners? No, this pattern is better suited for a confident beginner to intermediate sewist. Some previous sewing experience would be helpful since the instructions are quite vague and they assume some previous patchwork and quilting knowledge. A complete beginner might struggle with creating the 3D shape and sewing the bias bound finish which can be fiddly.
Quilted jelly roll patchwork sewing machine cover (+ Video)
Watch tutorial now on Missouri Quilt Co – FREE
- Sizes: 3 sizes.
- Small: 16” x 7” x 12.5” (41 x 18 x 32 cm).
- Medium: 18” x 8” x 12.5” (46 x 20 x 32cm).
- Large: 20” x 9” x 12.5” (51 x 23 x 32 cm).
- Design: Quilted, patchwork sewing machine cover. Patchwork design sewn from jelly rolls. Quilt as you go method. Bias bound bottom seam. Optional handle.
- Fabric: Quilting cotton jelly roll packs for the outer quilt. Quilting cotton for the lining. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: Instructions for how to create the patchwork design and how to sew the cover are included in the video.
- Suitable for beginners? Suitable for a confident beginner to intermediate sewist with some previous experience with patchwork and quilting. Jelly roll patchwork is easy to sew but it does require accurate sewing in order to create the crisp lines in the design. A complete beginner might struggle with creating the shape of the cover and sewing the bias binding accurately.
Quilted sewing machine cover with personalized appliqué and open sides
Read tutorial now from Bernina – FREE
- Sizes:
- Small: 36” x 46” (91 x 117 cm).
- Large: 40” x 50” (102 x 127 cm).
- Design: Quilted sewing machine cover. Open sides with ties. Bias bound finish. Personalized appliqué letter design. Cover can be shaped to fit over the quilting table part of your machine if required.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: Instructions for cutting and sewing the cover are included in the blog post. A downloadable template is available for the appliqué lettering.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, I think this would be a great project for a confident beginner with some previous sewing experience. The design is simple with tie closures, meaning you won’t need to sew 3D corners. However, the cover does require some precise sewing with the appliqué lettering and bias bound finish. The appliqué could be left off for an easier project.
“Cosmic cactus” patchwork, quilted sewing machine cover
Read tutorial now on Lou Lou & Betty – FREE
- Sizes: Approx: 18” x 12” x 7.5” (46 x 30.5 x 19 cm). You can adjust the measurements based on your own machine by following the instructions.
- Design: Quilted sewing machine cover with “Cosmic Cactus” patchwork design. Fully lined. Boxy shape. Bias bound edges.
- Fabric: The quilt is made of quilting cotton. Wadding is used for the quilt sandwich.
- Format: Instructions for cutting the fabric to size and construction are included in the blog post. The quilt pattern can be purchased here at an additional cost of $12.
- Suitable for beginners? I think this pattern would best suit an intermediate level sewist with some patchwork and quilting experience. The patchwork design is complicated using small fabric pieces and requiring precise sewing. A beginner would struggle to create the design and sew the bias binding accurately. If you’re a beginner, you may want to choose a simpler patchwork design as a substitute.
Quilted sewing machine cover with open sides and ties
Read tutorial now from Gathered – FREE
- Sizes: 16.5” x 28.5” (42 x 72 cm).
- Design: Quilted sewing machine cover. Open sides with ties. Bias bound edges. Patchwork block decorative panel.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: The blog post goes over how to cut the fabric and sew the cover, including how to do the decorative patchwork blocks.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this pattern is suitable for a confident beginner. The design of the cover is simple and would be a great introduction to quilting for a beginner with some sewing experience. Sewing the patchwork blocks could be fiddly and may require some experience since the pieces are small and require accurate sewing. The patchwork blocks could be left off for an easier sew.
Machine cover patterns with handles or slots:
Boxy sewing machine dust cover with carrying handle and pocket
Read tutorial now from Spotlight – FREE
- Sizes: Approx. 16.5” x 10.5” (42 x 27 cm).
- Design: Rectangular, boxy sewing machine dust cover. Patch pockets at sides. Carry handle at the top. Unlined. Hemmed finish.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabric with some structure. For example, cotton, quilting cotton, canvas or soft furnishing fabric.
- Format: A downloadable PDF including templates of the rectangular pieces that need to be cut. Written construction instructions are included in the download.
- Suitable for beginners? I think this pattern would best suit a confident sewist with previous experience. Although the design is simple, the instructions are very basic and assume prior sewing knowledge. There are no photos or illustrated instructions included. A complete beginner would likely struggle with the construction.
Sewing machine cover with handle slot and front pocket
Buy now from Ford Wardrobe – NZ $5 (approx. $3)
- Sizes: 16” x 12” x 10” (40 x 30 x 26 cm).
- Design: Rectangular sewing machine dust cover. Slot for carry handle. 3D rectangular shape. Front patch pocket for tool storage. Bias bound finish.
- Fabric: Medium weight woven fabric with some structure like upholstery fabrics, canvas, or denim.
- Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? I think this pattern would suit a confident beginner. The designer suggests that the sewist will ‘learn’ how to make the sewing machine cover including such techniques as making and attaching bias binding. Using a stable fabric such as a cotton canvas will make the sewing process easier.
Quilted sewing machine cover with arched sides, bias bound edges, and carry handle hole
Read tutorial now on Self Made – FREE
- Sizes: Instructions are provided for how to measure your own sewing machine and draw a pattern.
- Design: Quilted sewing machine cover. Curved top with arched sides. Slot for carry handle. Fully lined. Bias bound seams.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: This pattern is self drafted. Instructions for drawing your own pattern and sewing the cover are included in the tutorial.
- Suitable for beginners? No, this pattern is suitable for an intermediate sewist. The instructions included are vague and assume prior sewing knowledge. Some quilting experience would also be helpful. A complete beginner would likely struggle with quilting, sewing the curved, arched sides, and applying the bias binding.
Large sewing machine travel bag with zip opening and carry handles (+ Video)
Watch tutorial now on Sewing Times on YouTube – FREE
- Sizes: 19” x 13.5” x 8” (48 x 34 x 20 cm).
- Design: Large sewing machine travel bag. 10 pockets. Zippered outer pockets, side pockets, and inner pockets. Top zipper opening. Webbing straps with large carry handles. Fully lined. Bias bound seams.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: This pattern is self drafted. Instructions for drawing your own pattern pieces and sewing the carry bag are included in the tutorial.
- Suitable for beginners? No. Suitable for an intermediate sewist or beyond. The bag is complex and includes lots or zipped pockets which can be fiddly to sew. The video tutorial is clear but has no spoken instructions. Some previous experience would be helpful for understanding the construction and sewing the zips and bias binding accurately.
Brand-specific patterns (Brother, Singer, Janome, Bernina…):
Quilted sewing machine cover and mat for Brother Luminaire ( and other sewing machine brands)
Buy now from JustSewPatternShop on Etsy – $18.95
- Sizes: Measurements are included in the sewing pattern download. Sewing patterns for other sewing machine brands and models are available in the Etsy shop here.
- Design: Large sewing machine cover. Side pockets. Quilted design. Fully lined. Bias bound finish. Optional embroidery design. Sewing mat pattern with pockets is also included.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
- Suitable for beginners? No. Some previous sewing experience would be helpful for creating the quilted fabric and sewing in the bias binding accurately. The designer is on hand via email to answer any questions if you need help along the way.
Cover and mat:
“S9404” sewing machine cover and mat
Buy now from Simplicity – $19.95
- Sizes: Exact measurements are not provided. Since the cover is flat measurements could be easily adjusted to fit a larger or smaller machine.
- Design: Flat sewing machine cover. Open sides with ties. Bias binding seam finishes. Front patch pockets. Fully lined. Flat sewing machine mat to sit under a sewing machine. Patch pockets for sewing tools. Bias bound finish.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton or linen. Wadding for the inner layer.
- Format: Paper pattern with printed instruction booklet.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this pattern is suitable for a confident beginner. Some previous experience would be helpful for sewing in the pockets and bias binding the seams as this can be fiddly and require accurate sewing. These projects would be great for practice since they do not need to be perfect.
Flat sewing machine cover that converts into a sewing mat (+ Video)
Read and watch tutorial now on Sewing Time – FREE
- Sizes: 19 ¾” x 25 ¾” (50 x 65 cm).
- Design: Flat sewing machine cover. Fabric side closures. Bias bound seam finishes. Exterior patch pockets for sewing tools. Can be made without the bias binding for an easier sew.
- Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabric like quilting cotton or linen.
- Format: Written instructions for cutting the pieces are included on the blog post. Construction instructions are included in the video tutorial.
- Suitable for beginners? Yes, this pattern is suitable for a confident beginner. The cover is a simple design but some experience would be helpful for sewing the bias bound finish (if choosing this method). The video tutorial is clear and easy to follow but does not include any spoken instructions so a beginner might find it difficult to follow.
Quick Q&A’s:
How much fabric do I need for a sewing machine cover?
Depending on the size of your sewing machine and the design that you are sewing, a sewing machine cover can be made from as little as a fat quarter of fabric (22” x 18” – perhaps doubled if the cover will be lined). A simple cover with side ties will take the least amount of fabric. A sewing machine cover is a great project for using up fabric scraps since contrast fabrics can be used with small pieces of fabric used to make any bias binding needed.
What is the best fabric to make a sewing machine cover?
It’s best to use a woven fabric with some structure for a sewing machine cover. The fabric will need to be sturdy enough to hold its shape if you’re sewing a 3D shaped cover. 100% cotton fabric is a great choice, particularly if your cover is going to be quilted and lined as cotton is light but the wadding used in the quilting will give the required structure and help it hold its shape. If you’re going for an unquilted / unlined cover, you may want to use a heavier material like cotton canvas.
How do you measure a sewing machine for a cover?
Sewing machine covers are often sewn from rectangle shapes that are pieced together to form a boxy, 3D shaped cover. When measuring for a cover you’ll need to measure the width, height and depth of your machine. It’s a good idea to add around an inch to each measurement to give the machine room to breathe under the cover. You will also need to add on seam allowances of approx ⅝” and a hem allowance of around the same if your cover will hemmed rather than bias bound.
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This article was written by Sally Gauntlett, and edited by Nisan Aktürk.
Sally Gauntlett (author)
Sally started sewing as a child. In 2008, she started a handmade business selling personalized gifts and homeware. She then became a sewing content creator, sharing her makes on Youtube and Instagram. Read more…