Finishing Instructions

Flat-Ornament Finishing Instructions

Materials

• Padded mounting board

• Fabric-marking pencil

• Straight pins

• Sewing machine (optional)

1. Measure desired distance (1/8"–1") from stitching on all sides and draw a line this distance from edge of design all around, staying on grain line of fabric when possible. Do not cut fabric. Place ornament over a piece of backing fabric (right sides together) and pin layers together along edge of stitching.

2. Sew around ornament along drawn line, leaving bottom of ornament open. Trim layers to seam allowances of 1/4". Trim corners to seam allowances of 1/8". Turn ornament to right side.

3. Using ornament as a pattern, cut mounting board. Insert mounting board into ornament and sew opening closed.

4. Attach trim and hanger.

Pillow-Ornament Finishing Instructions

Materials

• Polyester fiberfill

• Fabric-marking pencil

• Straight pins

• Sewing machine (optional)

1. Measure desired distance (1/8"–1") from stitching on all sides and draw a line this distance from edge of design all around, staying on grain line of fabric when possible. Do not cut fabric. Place ornament over a piece of backing fabric (right sides together) and pin layers together.

2. Sew around ornament along drawn line, leaving an opening at bottom for turning. Trim all layers to seam allowances of 1/4". Trim corners to seam allowances of 1/8".

3. Turn ornament to right side, fill with polyester fiberfill, and sew opening closed.

4. Attach trim and hanger.