Finishing Instructions
Flat- Ornament Finishing Instructions
Materials
• Padded mat board
• Thin quilt batting (optional)
• Coordinating fabric for backing
• Fabric-marking pencil
• Straight pins
• Double-sided tape (optional)
• Sewing machine (optional)
1. Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible.
2. Measure desired distance (1/8"–1") from stitched design on all sides and draw a line this distance from edge of stitched design all around, staying on fabric grain line when possible. Do not cut fabric. Place stitched piece over backing fabric with right sides together and pin layers together along edge of stitched design.
3. Sew around ornament following drawn line, leaving bottom of ornament open. Trim to 1/4" seam allowance. Trim corners to 1/8" seam allowance. Turn ornament to right side.
4. Using ornament as a template, cut mat board. If desired, cut quilt batting to same size as mat board; adhere to board using double-sided tape. Carefully insert mat board into ornament. Turn bottom fabric edges inside and sew the opening closed.
5. Attach desired trim and hanger. Pillow- Ornament Finishing Instructions
Materials
• Coordinating backing fabric
• Polyester fiberfill
• Fabric-marking pencil
• Straight pins
• Sewing machine (optional)
1. Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible.
2. Measure desired distance (1/8"–1") from stitched design on all sides and draw a line this distance from edge of design all around, staying on fabric grain line if possible. Do not cut fabric. Place stitched piece on backing fabric with right sides together and pin layers together along edge of stitched design. Note: If desired, trim can be sandwiched between layers, with decorative edge to the inside.
3. Sew around ornament along drawn line, leaving bottom of ornament open. Trim excess fabric to 1/4" seam allowance. Trim corners to 1/8" seam allowance. Turn ornament to right side.
4. Stuff ornament as desired with fiberfill. Turn bottom fabric edges inside and sew the opening closed.
5. Attach desired trim and hanger.