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Method Of Crafting Faux Fur Pillows

By Sharon King


If you have seen synthetic fiber cushion, you must have wanted to cuddle them or throw your head on it and sleep all day. The texture is smooth and soft, and defiantly a must have in your home. If you want to own such a pillow, you can make one for yourself. The thought of making it could seem frustrating. However, with these useful tips, you will be able to put together your faux fur pillows making simple and fun.

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.

One you know the design that you will use, you need to cut it out on the fabric. You have to be cautious not to make any mistake. To help you out you can make a drawing at the back of the material and then you can use the guideline to make the cutting. It will be frustrating in case you make a mistake.

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.

Stitching starts when by smoothen the fibers of the coat, this can be some by using an object like a credit card and direct it to the direction that the nap flows or the seam line. Once the fur is smoothened, then you can start the stitching.




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