{"id":6498,"date":"2013-08-16T14:32:36","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T04:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=6498"},"modified":"2018-01-19T12:52:25","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T01:52:25","slug":"how-to-flower-pillow-with-applique-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-flower-pillow-with-applique-template\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Flower Pillow with Applique Template"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Flower
\nI’m really trying to inject more colour into my home. I went through a very long brown\/wood\/teak phase which took over my lounge room making everything look a little drab. Because I can’t really afford to redecorate fully I’m slowly making brightly coloured accessories to lift the mood of the room. (That wallpaper behind the chair is just photoshop magic).<\/p>\n

So I present the very colourful Flower Pillow<\/strong> inspired by my big pile of felt scraps and a lovely piece of red wool cloth thrifted a long time ago. It has quite a scandi folksy vibe which makes me happy. It’s fairly easy to make and I’ve created a template for the applique. You can construct the cover whichever way you like, I’ve inserted a zip and have linked to a detailed tutorial showing you how.
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You will need:<\/h2>\n

Applique template<\/a> – Free download from my Craftsy shop (You can join for free if you are not a member)<\/em>
\nWool felt in assorted colours – I’ve used felted knitwear, but commercially available felt is good too.<\/em>
\nThread to match your felt colours
\nFabric panels for front and back of cover – I’ve used a lovely thrifted wool fabric, but an upolstery weight cotton is fine also.<\/em>
\nZipper longer than the width of the cover
\nPillow insert
\nZipper foot
\nSewing machine
\nYarn for Pom Poms – Thickish is best<\/em>
\nPom pom maker or cardboard for templates
\nTapestry needle
\nGeneral sewing supplies<\/p>\n

How to:<\/h2>\n

1. Decide on the size of your cushion\/insert size. Mine was 50x50cm
\n2. Cut front and back panel the same size as your cushion insert.
\n3. Print out flower applique template<\/a> to desired size. You can enlarge or reduce to fit you panel by adjusting printer settings.
\n4. Cut out felt pieces using the template as a guide.
\n5. Pin applique pieces onto front pillow panel.
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\n6. With matching thread sew on applique pieces in this order: Stem, leaves, petals, center. Use a straight stitch about 1\/8″ (3mm) from edge.
\n7. Insert zip and assemble pillow cover following this detailed tutorial. How To: Zippered Pillow Cover<\/a>
\n\"Flower
\nIf you like, you can add Pom Poms to the corners to make your pillow extra special.<\/p>\n

8. Make 4 small pom poms leaving about 15cm (6″) of yarn when tying off. I’ve used a pom pom maker – tutorial here: How To: Use a Pom Pom Maker<\/a> , or if you prefer the old fashioned way, check out Pip’s template<\/a>.
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\n9. Trim your pom poms quite heavily so they look nice and dense and are all the same size.
\n10. Thread yarn end onto tapestry needle.
\n11. Sew into the corner pulling the yarn tail to the inside of the cover. (Take the insert out for this bit.)
\n12. Tie and secure firmly on the inside of the cover.
\n\"GiantDon’t they just look too cute?
\nI’m so pleased with how it turned out. I love all the textures of the felt and the rich colours, I was desperately in need of a colour injection in my lounge room.
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\n\"How
\nAre you going to make one? If you don’t want to make a pillow feel free to use the applique design on a quilt, bag or clothing, but it’s for personal use only so please don’t sell things you’ve made with it. Thanks
\nx Cinti<\/p>\n

Template Link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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