Star In Stripes Forever Pillow
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The Star in stripes forever pillow is a free pdf pattern and tutorial of a patriotic pillow.
You can make a great looking star shaped pillow that adds color and style to a room and takes minutes to make.
YOU WILL NEED:
- 2/3 yard fleece (you could really use several different kinds of fabric for this pillow) 1/4 yard red and white fabric (or other alternating fabric)
- stuffing (batting for fill)
- 1 package of cording (optional)
- Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)
- Get the free pattern here.
Star In Stripes Forever Pillow sewing tutorial:
step 1 – Cut out the Star In Stripes Pillow pattern
Print up the pattern (you can get assembly instructions here.)
Cut out 2 of each of the pattern pattern piece if you want both sides to be striped – or you can cut out 1 of each piece and use the full star provided in the pattern for the backing (which is what I did).
In addition to the pattern you will need to cut a 3.5 by 64 inch long strip.
Quick Tip
Because there are so many fabric pieces in this pattern keep the paper pinned to them until you are ready to sew them.
step 2 – Begin to sew the star pillow
Starting with piece “A” sew it to piece “B” using a .25 inch seam allowance. Continue to sew together “B” to piece “C” until you get to the last piece.
If you are adding cording pin and sew it around the star (I like to sew the cording by itself with a zipper foot).
Then with right sides together pin the long strip all the way around and sew on using a .25 seam allowance.
Sew the ends of the strip together. Then sew around the star.
Quick Tip
While you can sew one continuous line around the star – I recommend sewing from point to point rather than trying to turn at the top of each point. So basically you will sew 6 lines instead on long continuous one.
step 3 – Pin and sew back of the star
With right sides together pin the back of the star onto the pillow – but this time be sure to leave a 3 inch gap for turning and stuffing.
Sew together using the same seam allowance that you used on the front of the pillow. trim thread, points and turn right side out.
step 4 – Final Steps
Stuff to desired firmness (I like it to be a little more firm so it can stand better without sagging.)
Hand sew opening shut. If desired sew a button onto the center.
Download the free Star In Stripes Forever Pillow pattern here.
You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture below and fill out the form to download the free pattern .pdf!
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