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How to Make a Cushion/Pillow Case Step by Step Beginner Tutorial

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Scattering is what happens when you open a lot of windows at the same time all the applications on the laptop. Looking for interesting articles, inspiration by flipping through DIYs or TUTOs. There's plenty of it and it really makes you want to get into patronage, DIY, customization, recycling... Now why not a cover tutorial, a pillowcase or cushion, I bet there are several on my blog fan of cushions scattered throughout the house, and in addition it is covers with zippers and which says closure illuminates says neatness, no missed hem threads, no dirt as long as you can wash them, and above all difficulty in sewing the zip. Believe me it's a beginner's tutorial, no worries. Take your measurements, buy fabrics or recycle old clothes... and onwards. for the pillowcase measurements you can make 40 by 40 cm with a seam allowance of 2 cm it becomes 42 by 42 cm. If you succeed in this tutorial you will challenge yourself with a cushion of all shapes, I promise you!!! Ready???

How to achieve an invisible or almost invisible hem / hem handmade

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                            Hemming is a stitch that can make a big difference. This delicate stitch can only be done by hand, the aim being that the stitches are not visible right side up. it's just a helping hand and you won't be able to do without it! The hand hemming is totally invisible on the outside, and can even be on both sides if you master the technique well. Obviously, it gives a nice fall to your outfits, much more flexible than the so rigid machine hem. The trick: As you can see here on the video, for an invisible hem you will need a needle that is neither too thin nor too long, a thread needle, not too long either, otherwise it may tangle and make knots; tone on tone, pins to hold the plaice. Once the length of the garment has been defined, or the laundry...mark the fold of the hem. Fold the fabric back on itself, secure the folded value with a few pins.                                                                         Hold the