Method Of Crafting Faux Fur Pillows

By Sharon King


Synthetic fur tends to make a beautiful cushion when you see them it is likely you will fall in love with them. You do not have to be worked up if you want to own one; all you need to do is make one for yourself. At a glance it might seem like a lot of work making faux fur pillows; however with the guidelines below will help you have a lot of fun.

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.

One you know the design that you will use, you need to cut it out on the fabric. You have to be cautious not to make any mistake. To help you out you can make a drawing at the back of the material and then you can use the guideline to make the cutting. It will be frustrating in case you make a mistake.

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.

Ensure that have a vacuum cleaner that works when you are making this fabric. This is a must if the plan is making many pillows. Keep in mind that synthetic fur shades a lot and it is likely to mess up your home. At the same time it is not easy to clean this is the reason that you need to have a vacuum cleaner to help you out.

It is not easy to actually do the sewing on the fabric, especially if you do not know how to go about it. Note that fabricated fur is not like any other material; know how to do the sewing if you are to do a good job. When sewing use the direction of the fur nap. Use a big needle anything that is above 90 and also use large stitches.

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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