Saturday, 6 February 2016

Technique Of Making 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 step is choosing a fur of your choice. There are a variety of colors that are available in the market. Thus, you have to choose the shade that suits you or a color that will enhance the beauty of your home. If you are doubtful of what color to select, pick your favorite and you are bound to have fun while creating a beautiful cushion.

Once you get the fabric, the next step is to select the patterns and design to use. Unlike other fabrics synthetic fur requires a design or pattern that is simple. Strips will appear as being too bulky on the fabric. Seemliness will not be visible, and the whole essence will be lost, this is the reason that you need to use something that is simple and will enhance the structure.

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.

Have a good vacuum cleaner to clean as you go, especially if you want to make many pillows. Fake fur shades like crazy and could leave the place messy. In fact, it is best to cover up the areas that you are not using when making this cushions. If you are not concerned, you might end up with a house full of fur. The best part is that with a good vacuum cleaner you do not have to worry about this, as it will make the cleaning simple.

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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