I finally finished the EPPic Case Base. I didn’t follow the directions exactly, but made the base my own. Mostly, I changed from the elasticated cord required to foldover elastic. I don’t think I will need more than space for two spools of thread if I am EPPing.
I took a scrap of ribbon and used it to cover the raw edge of the elastic. I would continue the foldover elastic up to the seam with the upper pocket next time, but the ribbon was a good solution for now.
I was able to sew the binding to the outside of the case by machine, but then I had to unsew it. It looked bad. I re-pressed the binding to give myself a little more space and then machine sewed it again. It is better this time. I am now sewing the second side of the binding by hand.