Pillow With Braided Topstitched Trim

by JOANN |

Item # 04016720P48
Beginner 1-2 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Assortment of fabric trims: lace, braided, fringe
  • Throw pillow 10"x 10"
  • Thick cotton fabric
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun/glue sticks
  • Sewing needle & thread
  • Sewing pins

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Begin by measuring and cutting a 14"x 28" piece of thick cotton fabric to create the pillow sham.
  2. Fold piece of fabric in half so it is 14"x 14", with the wrong side of the fabric facing out.
  3. Use sewing pins to attach fabric together before stitching. The stitched square should measure about 11"x 11". Using a basic stitch, sew the ends and sides of fabric together, making sure that the 10"x 10" will fit inside the sham. Leave about 6" of the perimeter unstitched.
  4. Turn the sham inside out so the right side of the fabric is on the outside.
  5. Fold pillow in half and put through the 6" gap in the perimeter.
  6. Sew remaining 6" of perimeter to enclose the pillow.
  7. Cut various styles of trim in 10 1/2" pieces.
  8. Braid strips of trim together to create depth and variation.
  9. Attach trim in layers down the front of the pillow using hot glue gun.
  10. Attach a strip of fringe trim to the left and right sides of the pillow edges with hot glue.

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