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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Ultrasuede Florets Dress Up Pillows and Many Other Sewing Projects





Store-bought cushions spring to life when adorned with pretty, handmade Ultrasuede florets. (Ultrasuede doesn't fray, which means the petals won't need to be hemmed.) Scatter them all over one side, or "flower arrange" just a few in one corner. You can sew them on sun dresses for you or your daughter or perhaps on your handmade tote bags.
Tools and MaterialsUltrasuede fabric, from Needle and thread
Store-bought pillow
Pillows How-To1. Photocopy template, enlarging or reducing as desired. Using template, cut out 4 petals from fabric.
2. Knot end of thread; sew a running stitch through bottom of petals, making 2 stitches for each.
3. Gently pull thread to gather petals, and knot thread.
4. Make 1 more stitch to connect last and first petals to form flower, then knot and trim thread.
5. Repeat, making flowers in a variety of sizes. Tack-stitch flowers to pillow in the desired pattern. Easy Peasy!

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