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This charming Christmas tree sewing project was made from sample of
upholstery fabric that most stores will just throw out when they are
no longer available. So next time your near one of those stores, stop
on in and ask for any out of date samples. |
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There is no exact
measurements for this project. It all depends on how big you would
like your pillow and how much fabric you have to work with.
Cut 3" strips of red
fabric and 1.5" strips of dark green fabric. |
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Depending on how much
fabric you have draw 1/2 of a tree the size you want.
Cut a back ground rectangle
to fit the tree from beige fabric.
(If you are using a heat
bond follow directions according to package for the fabric for tree.)
Place the tree pattern on
fold of green fabric for tree. Pin and cut pattern on fold. Placing it
on the fold will give you a perfectly shaped tree on each side.
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If you are
using heat bond peel and press to pillow background piece according to
directions.
If not, place tree on
pillow back ground and zigzag stitch around outer edge of tree. |
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Pin red border pretty
sides together on side edge of pillow. Stitch using the pressure foot
as your guide. Do the same to the
other side. |
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Do the same to the top and
bottom. |
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Once the red borders are
sewn on, attach the green borders in the same manner.
Press the borders flat. |
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Hand sew the red sparkly
beads on the tree where desired. |
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Cut a backing for the
pillow the same size as the completed front. Place back and front
pretty sides together and pin around the outer edge.
Leave a 4" opening at the
bottom. Stitch around the edge of the pillow using the pressure foot
as your guide. Don't forget to leave that opening! |
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Turn
your pillow pretty side out. Stuff your tree pillow and hand stitch
the opening closed. |
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Your charming Christmas tree
pillow is ready to welcome your guest during the holidays.
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