Step 5: Sew both ends shut (make sure not to close the middle—just the ends). Flip the cover right side out and stuff your pillow in. See, that wasn’t too bad. You’ll be making some fabulous pillows in no time at all. Once you get started, you just can’t stop. It’s ki...
Long long ago, in a galaxy far away…I had tried to sew a zipper into a bag and guess what I did? I broke the machine I was using (pause for shocked expressions and asking yourself how could she have done this?) I still have no idea how I did this! So thank you PB for a ne...
Today I want to show YOU How To Sew A Ruffled Pillow. If you aren’t into making your own pillow, did you know thatOnline Fabric StoreNOW sells their own pillows? If you haven’t ever visitedOFS, you should. Your eyes will be filled with fabric eye candy for hours. Now let me sho...
My daughter is the light of my life, and nothing sounds more lovely to my crafty ears than hearing her beg “mama, I want to sew! puhhhhleeeaaaassseeeee!!!” But also it’s sort of a double edged sword, because 3 year olds can’t really sew. What they can do is bounce about a...
Pin the strip of fabric to the front side of the letter. Right sides need to be facing each other. Sew the seam leaving a gap of about 1.5 – 2-inches at the bottom for stuffing the pillow. Repeat the above step with the letter that will go on the back of the pillow. This is ...
When I did this, I used theBERNINA Edgestitch Foot #10Dand moved my needle three positions to the left of the center of the foot. You’re done! Your 18″ doll patchwork quilt is sure to delight any little one! Sew a Coordinating Pillow ...
These step by step instructions onhow to sew a zipperwill show you how to do just that over an already closed seam. This sewing skill is helpful for any kind of project, from apillowcaseto a skirt, or a dress, pants, blouse or purse. Anything that zips! Shall we start?
Pin the other apron top piece to the sewn apron top piece, right sides facing. Stitch around the top and two sides with a ½″ seam allowance making sure not to catch the straps as you sew. Turn right side out and press. The bottom seam will still be open. ...
Since there are several types of pillows you can sew, we will take you through each of the common types and see how to make a pillow.
I had been eyeing quilted velvet pillows for a while and like most of crafty folks, thought to myself, “I bet I can make that!” And that’s exactly what I did. Yet rather than sew moreruffle throw pillowsI decided to make removable quilted velveteen pillow shams for my bed. I skip...