jeudi 11 février 2016

How To Make Faux Fur Pillows

By Sharon King


Pillows made of fake fur tend to be beautiful and soft. It is no wonder that they are on demand. More and more people are opting to use faux fur as it is available and cheaper as compared to animal fur. Making of these pillows might seem like a task that is intimidating; however this is not the case. If you follow some few guidelines on how to make the faux fur pillows, you will have fun and at the same time, it will add accents to your garments.

The first thing is shopping; this is one f the easiest steps. Before you go shopping, ensure you know what you aim to buy regarding color and size. There are so many sheds to choose from, and you can choose one that matches the color scheme of your house of choose to buy your favorite color, whichever the case, ensure you have enough fabric for this size and number of pillows you plan on making.

Once you have purchased your pillow, you need to select patterns that have a simple design. A complex design might look too bulky on the fur. Avoid the use of pleats on the fabric. On the same note, too many seem lines will just get lost in the hair, thus, the best option is making the design as simple as possible. When it comes to artificial fur the simple, the design the better.

Cut out the pattern of conception. It is best to cut it out in a single layer. To make it simple can use chalk to draw the pattern on the fabric. The best way is doing the drawing at the back and ensures that you trace all the pieces on the size of the fold. Ensure that you use a with nap layout.

When cutting through the backing, use sharp scissors. The goal is to leave the fur being intact and only cut the backing. By using something that is not sharp then the possibility is that you will get rid of more hair than required.

Ensure that have a vacuum cleaner that works when you are making this fabric. This is a must if the plan is making many pillows. Keep in mind that synthetic fur shades a lot and it is likely to mess up your home. At the same time it is not easy to clean this is the reason that you need to have a vacuum cleaner to help you out.

Most people find sewing of fur being a challenge. However this is because they do not know the secret behind the stitching, it needs to be done in the direction of the coat nap. You should also consider using a universal needle that is size 90 or larger so that it can be able to piece through the fabric. You also need to use long stitches when sewing.

Before you start sewing, find something to smoothen the coat fibers. In the direction that the nap flows through. You can use something like a credit card by sliding it to the direction that the seam line flows to. Then you can start your stitching and make your cushion.




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