Do not dispose of worn jeans. Save the damaged cocktail dress. These are the hidden treasures, which, coupled with a couple of old pillows, turn left at a touch of elegance to your home. You can change the style to a room ho-hum, just pulling some old clothes from your closet. All you have to pull out a makeover cheap pillows are a few basic tools:
- Old pillows
- Old clothes
- A cloth tape measure
- Old newspaper or tissue paper
- A sewing machine
- Aproperly sized sewing machine in August
- Fillet of correspondence
- Matching Zip
Before you start gathering your supplies, it is a good idea to create the look you want to consider. What is the style of the local accent pillows you add this? Formal, Victorian, country, sophisticated, rustic, decorating each of these systems require a different type of accent.
Here are some tips on choosing the right clothing for different systems of decoration:
Formal: Choose clothing thathave refined texture of silk, damask, jacquard, velvet. clothing designs that simple, classic lines make pillowcases that fit the elegance needed in a formal living room or bedroom.
Victorian: Choose dresses with pleats, ruffles and / or points. Plain silk and velvet fabrics are typical Victorian. Taffeta and chintz fabrics are also typical Victorian. Look for embroidery, silk threads used. Victorian embroidery is bright in the rule.
Country: ChooseClothing in natural fabrics. Checks, plaids, solids and flowers fit well in a country theme. Ruffles are often less sensitive and forms the head can be seen everywhere. The search for clothes that combine these elements. And do not overlook the potential of denim in all colors many of these countries is generally embroidered cotton or wool.
Sophisticated: Choose clothes with shiny surfaces. Metal, sequins and leather art can say. These substances are sometimes difficultto work, but choosing the right needle sewing machine can make a big difference.
Rustico: Choose clothes that feel Tweed outdoor "man. Wool, coarse weaves, suede and sustain a rustic setting. Distressed leather and mesh sweater say rustic. Denim can look to fit well.
You chose the right clothes. The next step is to decide whether to use a zipper, sew the fabric overlap on the back of the cushion, or by hand and the opening closed. Irather with a zipper for square and rectangular pillows, because it is much easier to understand the steps and I can wash the covers if necessary. I also design my pillow be considered in two ways. When I feel in the mood for the more decorative side, I can show this side out. If my mood changes, can cushion a simple version of Flip.
Now is the time to take measurements. I take a cloth measuring tape and measure the width and height of the cushions. I enclosethe obligation for each of these measurements. This offers ease 1/2-inch everywhere, so do not over tighten the lid. I like to make a model with old newspapers or paper towels. So I can share the pieces of the model.
It is rare that a piece of clothing you can cut a square in one piece. This is where creativity comes in. If you're sharing your pattern pieces, you can create a cushion cover only advantage of not stitching or design elements specific port in chief.For example, you can position a bag somewhere on a pillow (even one that was hidden in the seam). The only rule should be aware of is that each board pieces, they need a seam allowance. I recommend you add 5/8-inch or 1/2-inch. You can select scores that fit the parts.
You need two sides for each front and back of the pillow. Before you can fill the pillow, you have to sew every face enough as it forms a square (or rectangle or circle).Now, with a zipper foot, sew one side of the zipper to the front with the zipper on the side you want to quit. Then put the piece back, so that the correct zip lines and sew the opposite side. Now you can sew together the two halves. If you have questions, please see the instructions for installing an invisible zipper in a garment. I find that if I sew the beginning and end of the zipper around the pillow to zip, i getTo obtain good results. Do not you leave the zipper open, or will have trouble adding the cover on the right. Trim most of the corners and turn right on this page. Place the pillow, zip, and you have a clean and stylish pillow that looks good on both sides.
If you prefer to have an overlap on the back of the pillow, two copies of the model. Cut the second model in two halves. Add four inches along the cutting board. After cutting the fabric, fold two inches of fabric onback on each piece. Stitch the raw edge of the village. Now overlap the two pieces so that they are the same size as the front. Sew together along the outer edges. Trim most of the corners and turn right on this page. Place the pillow and pillow features an elegant new focus for almost no cost.
If you use the pillow cover is closed and has not taken a hinge or a point of overlap, instead of the front and rear together to touch the right side. Stitch around the outsideThe edges, so that an opening of about 4 cm smaller than the cushion takes measures to shore. Cut corners bulky, turn right out and insert the pillow. hand sewing the opening closed.
There you have it. Elegant pillows that would never find elsewhere. Become the envy of all your friends.
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