Do you have leftover fabric scraps?
Don't throw them away, make fabric rope!
I am joining Ann for the Do It Over designers Blog Hop - make sure you visit the other talented bloggers at the end of this post!
Last month I posted how to make fabric "rope or twine"by following these directions.
I had some leftover rope and decided to make a pillow!
I cut a square of duck fabric and drew a heart shaped pattern on the front center:
I hand sewed the rope onto the fabric with white thread, following the pencil line. The second row continued inside in the same manner, close to the outside rope:
It took a few hours to hand sew the rope onto the fabric, but the outcome was worth it!
When sewing a pillow, always leave the bottom center open for turning right side out. Make sure all 4 corners are clipped to give you sharp corners:
It's ready to be stuffed with Polyfil and then stitched closed with an invisible hand stitch:
TA-DA:
Stop by Sum of Their Stories to see the bracelet Julie made from her fabric rope!
Start hopping to see what these other designers created:
Pandora’s Box (you are here)
Such a pretty pillow Patti. This will go on my "to do list" for when I retire :) Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is absolutely charming, Patti! It reminds me of rug braiding - on a much smaller scale. I think my fabric scraps are calling my name!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea to use leftover rope to make a pillow, Patti! It turned out really pretty and colorful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique idea Patti! I say this every year, I need to learn to sew, and it always gets pushed to the back of my mind. I need new pillows, so maybe I need to get started on my sewing. I love the way you created the rope, that is such a good idea, and I know just the fabric I have here that I could try this with. You are so full of inspiration, have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow! Now that's bold and beautiful Patti! What an amazing scrap buster too!
ReplyDeleteI have so much fabric I can use for this - what a crafty idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun pillow and a great way to use leftover materials. Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteAww, what a sweet little pillow!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely way to use scrap fabric twine. I made some a few years ago and made bracelets the used some of the left overs for gift wrap. I remember enjoying making the twine while watching tv! I have loads of fabric scraps and lots of tv shows on my list so I'll have to have a binge watch and see how much I can get made!
ReplyDeleteAnother clever idea! Good way to use up scrap fabric.
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