DIY Network

Pillowcases From "Embellish This!" episode DEMB-205

Host Dena Fishbein takes a plain pillowcase and turns it into a work of art.

Materials --

Pillowcases
Vintage curtain panel
Fusible web
Fringe
Iron-on adhesive
Scissors
Iron
Sewing machine
Sewing pins
Thread colors (beige and blue)
Measuring tape

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

1. Embellishing a pillowcase is a great way to create decorative pillows. Cut an area from the vintage curtain pillow to applique. Chose different patterns that you want to use and place a piece of fusible web (figure A) behind each pattern. Use pins to hold the material in place.

   Note: Fusible web stops edges from fraying and stabilizes the fabric. It has a matte side and a shiny side. The shiny side has adhesive on it.

2. Roughly cut out around your patterns.

3. If there are any edges of the fusible web sticking out, trim them off (figure B) because they will stick to your iron.

4. Press the patterns with the fusible web according to the manufacturers directions -- with the rough side to the wrong side of the fabric.

5. After pressing, gently trim around each pattern and then place them randomly in the center of the pillowcase creating a design (figure C).

6. Iron each piece onto the pillowcase. Remove the paper backing, place the pattern onto the pillowcase, and iron according to the manufacturer's directions.

   Note: When you wash the pillowcase, make sure it is on a cold setting and a gentle cycle. Do not have it dry cleaned.

7. For a pretty finishing touch, sew on a decorative trim along the hem on the opening of the pillowcase.

RESOURCES :

Sewing Machine -- Husqvarna Viking Platinum 770
VSM Sewing Inc.
31000 Viking Pkwy.
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-808-6550