I need major help with this pillow...
#23
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Alright guys, so far so good. I'm cutting out the pictures on the fabric now. I'm trying to keep it as straight as possible...lol. Question though,
When I stitch the middle 4 pictures together, I know that I should put the right faces together and stitch around the one edge. What type of stitch on the sewing machine should I use. It has 50 different stitches...the default seems okay, but the seam doesn't look that strong. Also how should I go about sewing the entire thing together. I know I should sew the first 4 pictures in the middle into one connected piece. How should I attach the fabric in the white space...and then how will I attach the border of photos. Thanks again for the "support"...
When I stitch the middle 4 pictures together, I know that I should put the right faces together and stitch around the one edge. What type of stitch on the sewing machine should I use. It has 50 different stitches...the default seems okay, but the seam doesn't look that strong. Also how should I go about sewing the entire thing together. I know I should sew the first 4 pictures in the middle into one connected piece. How should I attach the fabric in the white space...and then how will I attach the border of photos. Thanks again for the "support"...
#24
Try this link for a little explanation about the stitch and stitch length - http://home.howstuffworks.com/machin...-technique.htm
#25
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I would sew it in 5 strips..
Top stirp of pics
next left pic, long piece of fabric, right pic
middle strip, left pic, small piece of fabric, four pics, fabric, right pic
etc,
etc.
Then sew the strips together
Dont forget to leave seam allowances when you cut the fabric pieces and pictures.
Top stirp of pics
next left pic, long piece of fabric, right pic
middle strip, left pic, small piece of fabric, four pics, fabric, right pic
etc,
etc.
Then sew the strips together
Dont forget to leave seam allowances when you cut the fabric pieces and pictures.
#26
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You certanily came to the right place for help. You got some excellent advise.
I think your girlfriend will have tears of joy. What a thoughtful thing to make her and the hearts say it all!
I wish my husband was so thoughtful! Please post a pic when you are done.
I think your girlfriend will have tears of joy. What a thoughtful thing to make her and the hearts say it all!
I wish my husband was so thoughtful! Please post a pic when you are done.
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It sounds like you are on a roll!!
Can't wait to see a pic of it when you are done!
Better yet, can't wait to see a picture of your girlfriend when she gets it!
You are one special boyfriend!!
Can't wait to see a pic of it when you are done!
Better yet, can't wait to see a picture of your girlfriend when she gets it!
You are one special boyfriend!!
#30
Originally Posted by jacketfan89
lol thanks for the help everyone. I can't find anyone who locally sells that fabric paper that you print directly on. What will happen if I do use that iron transfer paper onto white coton and then cut it out?
Ok, the thing is with iron on transfers, they wear out and off fast. I've learned that the hard way.
So you don't want to use it on something that will see alot of wear and use. If this is going to be used in any way,as in pillow on the couch or bed, were people can sit on it,or animals can lay on it, then don't use iron on's.
It's better to get the pictures printed on fabric, because when it's printed it's dyed into the fabric. so it can take wear and use, even if it's just on a bed. Which I'm sure that's were it will go. :wink:
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