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Candy Heart Pillows

by Siser |

Item # 442512725P08
Intermediate 1-2 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Siser® White Stripflock Pro HTV 12"x 36"
  • Blizzard Fleece Fabric Solids: Candy Pink; 1/2 yard
  • Blizzard Fleece Fabric Solids: Light Blue; 1/2 yard
  • Blizzard Fleece Fabric Solids: Sharp Green; 1/2 yard
  • Blizzard Fleece Fabric Solids: Nostalgic Nod Yellow; 1/2 yard_x000B_Needle & Thread
  • Poly-Fil® Premium Polyester Fiber Fill 32 oz: 2 Bags
  • Siser® Weeder
  • Siser® 9"x 12" Heat Press Machine
  • Fiskars® Scissors
  • SINGER® 8.5" Fabric Scissors With Comfort Grip
  • Siser® Juliet™ Cutter
  • Siser® Juliet™ 12"x 12" High Tack Cutting Mat
  • Dritz® Non-Stick Pressing Sheet: 18"x 18"

DIRECTIONS:


  • To download the SVG files, click on the links below, then right click on the image to save as an SVG to your device.
  • CUTIE-LOVE-ANGEL-TEXT-SVG Click Here

    1. Download the SVG, then upload into Leonardo® Design Studio.
    2. Load StripFlock® Pro white into the Juliet® cutter, then select the pre-set cut settings for StripFlock® from the cutter touch screen.
    3. In Leonardo™ Design Studio, mirror the design and cut.
    4. Remove vinyl from the cutter when finished.
    5. Use scissors to cut the designs from the material to save any unused vinyl.
    6. Use the EasyWeeder® to remove excess material from your design.
    7. Don't forget the cavities!
    8. Measure and cut 2 heart shapes from each of the 4 colors of fabric using fabric scissors, making sure they are all the same size.
    9. Set the temperature on the Siser® Heat Press to 311F/155C.
    10. Arrange the fabric hearts onto the heat press platen.
    11. Pre-press the fabric to remove any wrinkles or moisture.
    12. Arrange the StripFlock® Pro white text centered onto each of the fabric hearts.
    13. Cover with a pressing sheet and press for 15 seconds, then wait an additional 10 seconds before peeling the carriers warm.
    14. Using a needle and some thread, sew the 2 hearts together for each color, leaving a 2" gap open for stuffing.
    15. Stuff each of the pillows with the polyester fiber fill via the 2" opening, then sew them closed.
    16. Your new conversation heart pillows are complete!

    JOANN HACKS:

    • All time, temperature, and pressure settings for heat applying Siser® HTV can be found at siserna.com.
    • This project can also be completed with another cutter of your choice.

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