Skill level: Beginner
Materials: Pillow forms in desired sizes; tape measure; chalk marking pencil; knit or crochet sweaters; scissors; sewing machine; matching thread; pins; hand sewing needle.
Directions for DIY craft project:
1. Measure pillow form and add 1 inch to each measurement.
2. Measure, mark and cut two pieces of sweater material to these measurements for pillow front and back.
3. Optional: Make a pocket by measuring desired size of pocket; add 1 inch to each measurement. Cut contrasting piece of sweater material to these measurements.
4. Sew zigzag stitches close to cut edges of all pieces.
5. Turn under 1/2 inch on each edge of pocket; straight-stitch close to edges to hem pocket.
6. Pin pocket to pillow front; stitch close to sides and lower edge.
7. Pin pillowcase front to back, with right sides facing and raw edges even; stitch edges in 1/2-inch seams, leaving an 8-inch opening along one edge. Turn right side out.
8. Insert pillow form into cover; slip-stitch opening closed.
0 коментара:
Post a Comment