10.31.2010
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10.29.2010
Napkin Pillows
Pillow How-To
Lay a 20-inch square cloth napkin face down, positioning it to resemble a diamond. Center a 12- or 14-inch square pillow form on napkin. Fold in 2 side points of napkin to middle, then fold up bottom point. Hand-stitch through all 3 pieces of fabric along upside-down V, about 2 inches down on each side. Stitch a button to bottom flap near point. Fold down top flap; sew a loop of cord to underside of fabric as a button holder, ensuring it fits snugly around button when closed.
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10.28.2010
No Sew Crouching - Monogram
Couching How-To
With a dark marker, draw your design on graph paper, using the grid to make the pattern uniform. Place graph paper under the fabric surface; with a disappearing-ink pen, trace the design onto fabric. Working in small sections, go over traced lines with fabric glue; carefully arrange cording over glue. To prevent fraying, treat all cut ends of cording with a dab of fabric glue.
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10.27.2010
DIY Pillows from Martha Stewart
Give plain sofa pillows vibrant personalities with easy-to-make pillow bands. These are made with wool; when the weather warms, they can be swapped for a more summery material, such as a cheerful printed cotton. To determine the size of the band, wrap a measuring tape around the pillow, and add 2 inches to the measurement. Cut fabric to desired length and width. If you're using a loosely woven fabric, pull a few threads along the long edges to fringe the sides. You also can finish the long sides with a 1/4-inch seam. Apply iron-on Velcro strips to the short sides, and fasten the bands around the pillows.
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10.26.2010
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