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Photo Transfer Pillow From "DIY Crafts" episode DIC-235

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Fabulously unique photo-transfer accessories add personality to a kid's room and are a great way to display a favorite photo anywhere in the home.

After you've mastered the technique for creating photo transfers, you can create a cozy pillow to display favorite photos in style. Author and craft expert Jean Ray Laury demonstrates.

Materials:

4-1/2" x 4-1/2" square of fabric with photo transfer
2 squares of light-colored fabric, 3-3/4" x 3-3/4", cut in half diagonally
2 squares of medium-colored fabric, 4-7/8" x 4-7/8", cut in half diagonally
2 strips of fabric for the side inner borders, 1-1/2" x 8-1/2" each
2 strips of fabric for the top inner borders, 1-1/2" x 10-1/2" each
2 strips of fabric for the side outer borders, 2-1/4" x 10-1/2" each
2 strips of fabric for the top outer borders, 2-1/4" x 14" each
2 pieces of fabric for the back, 10" x 14" each
14" pillow form
Sewing machine
Thread
Pins
Scissors

1. After creating a photo transfer with above dimensions, sew a light-colored triangle to each side of the photo square using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press seams toward the triangles.

2. Sew a medium-colored triangle to each edge of the resulting square. Press seams toward these triangles.

3. Sew the two 1-1/2" x 8-1/2" strips to the left and right edges of the square. Press toward the border.

4. Sew the two 1-1/2" x 10-1/2" strips to the top and bottom edges. Press toward the border.

5. Sew the two 2-1/4" x 10-1/2" strips to the left and right edges of the square. Press toward the border. Sew the two 2-1/4" x 14" strips to the top and bottom edges. Press seams toward the border.

6. Along one 14" edge of each pillow back piece, press 1/4" under. Press under another 1/4" and topstitch this edge.

7. Overlap folded edges of the two pieces, right sides up, to create a 14" square. With right sides together, pin the pillow top and back together.

8. Sew around all four edges using a 1/2" seam allowance.

9. Turn right side out and insert the pillow form. The pillow will fit snugly for a tight, puffy look.

RESOURCES :
The Photo Transfer Handbook: Snap It, Print It, Stitch It
Model: 1571200649
Author: Jean Ray Laury
C&T Publishing
Phone: 800-284-1114

Photo Art & Craft: 50 Projects Using Photographic Imagery
Model: 0873419723
Author: Carolyn Vosburg Hall