I found a pillow cover with 'Tea cups' design and, of course, because it was just an image I found on the Internet it didn't have a pattern. So I decided to make a print out and traced the outlines to make a pattern. Here's the image:
Important: If you know who has the copyright to this pillow cover design please let me know so I can give due credit.
You will need:
-scrap fabrics of your choice
-sewing machine
- a darning foot (if your machine doesn't come with it, hand embroidery is perfect!)
-fusible web with paper backing (which I highly recommend, but in this tutorial I used what I have available)
-a fine point black Sharpie
-black sewing thread
Let's begin!
Step 1:
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Step 3:
Begin tracing. Trace along the outline of the book first.
TIP: You should determine which parts of your pattern need to be traced first. It is normally the background images that are traced first. In this case the book since it is where the saucer and the tea cups are going to be placed.
Again, I should have used Sharpie but I didn't have a fine point.
TIP: You should determine which parts of your pattern need to be traced first. It is normally the background images that are traced first. In this case the book since it is where the saucer and the tea cups are going to be placed.
Again, I should have used Sharpie but I didn't have a fine point.
Step 4:
I traced the saucer next. |
Trace the first cup on the bottom. |
Trace the middle tea cup. |
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Finish tracing the very top tea cup. NOTE: See how I have traced each image by each other at the same time making allowance for cutting. |
Step 6:
Time to cut the pieces |
Step 7:
I make two slits for easy peeling of backing. |
Step 8:
Pieces already cut. If you notice I saved cutting the ear of each cup. I will be cutting them after fusing the fabric. |
Step 9:
Now the fun part, grab your fabric swatches you think will best suit your theme in mind. I have "floral" in mind ♥ |
Step
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Always fuse on the WRONG side of the fabric. Even though I use fabric swatches I make sure I use them wisely. Could you tell I hold onto them dearly? |
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After ironing, peel the fabric slowly. |
I get excited when I get to see them fused onto the fabric :) |
If you notice how I placed the cut outs and the fabric close together, by this time you already know why? :) |
Voila! Fabric's fused. |
Step 12:
Time to cut again. This time cut the inside ears. I have yet to cut #3 :) |
Viewing the right side of the fused fabric, stack the book and tea cups the way it should be. Work your way from bottom to top. |
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Coming soon! I will be doing machine applique on the fabric cut outs. More photos to upload! See you next posting :) |
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DeleteHello! I love your patterns, I did a test run of this Rarity (to put on a fleece hat) but I ran into some trouble. It seemed as if the pattern shifted (the body outline) and the mane/tail had issues. I think it was something that was wrong with my fabric/stabilizer. Do you have any tips for embroidering on fleece?
ReplyDeleteHi Emma, I have not used fleece for machine embroidery, but I do use Pellon® 805 Wonder-Under which has paper backing and is porous with any material. Let me know if it works!
DeleteHappy sewing!!
I'm not familiar with the Butterfly brand and a quick google search didn't help me much either. No matter what it really depends on the local service. Check with your local sewing machine repairman and be sure that it's something he is familiar with and something he can get parts for before you make your decision. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, are you referring to an instruction in my tutorial, please shed some light here, thanks!
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