Happy September, sewing friends!
Today I’m sharing this quick little accent pillow that adds a personal touch to your home décor
I used a built-in font on my Baby Lock Alliance to add an embroidered initial
If you don’t have an embroidery machine,
an applique letter or hand embroidered letter would be lovely
The steps to completing this little 12″ x 12″ home dec beauty are:
1. Center & stitch out your monogram on a 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ cut of fabric
2. Make or purchase piping at least 56″ long
3. Attach piping to all edges of the monogrammed fabric
4. Sew one side of an invisible zipper to the bottom edge right along the piping
(this is a smoother process if you use a zipper that is longer than your finished size)
5. Cut the backing fabric 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″
6. Sew the other half of the invisible zipper to the bottom of the backing fabric
7. *IMPORTANT* open zipper at least half way
8. Close the zipper and layer bottom fabric right side to monogrammed fabric right side,
matching all edges
9. Cut ends of zipper (remember, it was longer than your finished pillow size) to match fabric
10. Stitch 1/2″ seam around remaining three sides of pillow form (remember, the bottom edge has
your zipper stitched in it, so no need to sew a seam)
11. Press seams to set stitches and turn pillow form through open zipper
12. Insert 12″ pillow form and enjoy your new custom pillow
– OR –
I’d be glad to hand make your custom pillow, just click on the Etsy link
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| Back of pillow |
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| Invisible zipper inserted at bottom of pillow |
Okay, time to get started on the fall decorating!
Thank you so much for taking time to visit with me today
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Published by Pamela Klingensmith
Sewing is my passion and I always have a notion to sew, but sometimes I get distracted with other crafty endeavors. I share my creative accomplishments (and sometimes failures) here on my blog. I am a licensed Martha Pullen beginning sewing instructor and serger instructor. For 5 years, I taught new owners how to use their Bernina sewing machines at my local Bernina dealer, and for 2 years I taught serger project classes at my local Baby Lock dealer. These days, my professional time is spent retailing handmade purse and bag making supplies and patterns. I also sell a small selection of fabric as well as my handmade bags and purses.
"The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." Prov. 16:9
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