Stitch through the fabric and button several times until the button is securely attached. Pull the thread tight each time. Knot the thread and cut off all loose threads, leaving 1/4 inch of thread to prevent the knot from becoming untied. Step 4 Dab a bit of white glue on the knot to...
Generally, you can tell if springs need to be retied by simply running your hand over the seat and pushing down on the front of the seat (especially on a loose cushion piece). If the springs are really uneven or the seat is mushy they may need to be retied. Many pieces don't ...
Finish the edges by serging, sewing with a zig zag stitch, or cutting with pinking shears. Clip the corners: Turn right side out. Now it looks like this: Iron it nice and flat. Try to make sure your edges don’t roll to one side, but if they do, cheat the roll to the back si...
One tip I would share, for stitching the ends together I laid the scarf out on my sofa laid a small cushion in the middle and folded the end into the middle of the pillow to see properly what I was doing! Now of to start making a smaller one for my daughter as she was so impress...
The world's chittiest couch. It was made out of dryer lint, like the lint that you find in the dryer, stitch that together, it was terrible, alright. And at the time when I was dealing with health issues and I was heavy, I was the heavy Shawn, I'd actually cracked the wood ...
Switch to your zipper foot and stitch the zipper in place on each side (remember to set your machine back to a normal stitch width): Now your zipper is attached: Open your fabric and flip it over to the right side: The zipper is under there: ...
Sew a straight stitch all around the perimeter of the pocket square. Start at one corner and go around the square to ensure the hem is secured. For beginners, it might be useful to practice a straight stitch on a scrap piece of fabric first. ...
Since every piece of furniture is different, it will help to read through these steps before you do any of the work. Look at your item at each stage and ensure you understand the instructions before proceeding. Step 1: Remove existing fabric and hardware Before popping a single stitch, take...
Once you’ve mastered the basics of making a kandi cuff, you might want to try your hand at some advanced techniques. These can add a new level of complexity and personalization to your creations. Multi-Stitch Cuffs Explore Different Stitches: There are many different stitches you can use to...
If you’re planning on covering the cushions, use a straight stitch sew together the top, bottom, and 3 of the sides, then slide the cushion into the pocket you just made. Once you do that, you can sew the last side into place.[5] If you want your cushion covers to be removable...