Finishing Instructions
Pillow Finishing Instructions Twisted- Cording Instructions
Materials
• Coordinating fabric for backing
• Lightweight interfacing (optional)
• Polyester fiberfill
• Coordinating sewing thread
• Sewing machine (optional)
1. Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible. If desired, apply interfacing to wrong side of stitched piece following manufacturer's instructions. Trim to desired size leaving at least 11/4" from stitching all around, cutting on grain line if possible.
2. Cut backing fabric to the same size as stitched piece. Pin backing fabric to stitched piece with right sides together. Sew together using a 1/2" seam allowance, leaving a 4" opening at bottom edge for stuffing.
3. Trim corners and then turn pillow right side out; press seams. Stuff pillow with fiberfill. Using a hand-sewing needle and coordinating thread, blindstitch 4" opening closed.
Materials
• Embroidery floss, pearl cotton or other fiber to complement stitching Note: Refer to color code for specific colors and fibers used in project.
• Hand mixer with one beater or mini
cording drill
• Large carabiner
1. To determine the length of floss needed, multiply the desired finished length of cording by three, making sure to include any length need for the hanger when finishing an ornament.
2. Place all lengths of floss together and tie a knot in each end. Make a loop in one end and slip onto the carabiner; attach carabiner to a standing object, such as a drawer pull or doorknob.
3. If using mini cording drill, follow manufacturer's instructions.
4. If using hand mixer, tie the free end of the knotted floss to the end of the beater. Pull so that floss is taut. Using slow speed, twist floss until it is very tightly twisted and is about to twist upon itself.
5. Keeping tension taut, cut end from beater and remove loop end from carabiner. Fold in half.
6. Twist both ends of folded length until desired look is achieved. Tie ends opposite from folded end together to hold twist.
Note: Cording can be made by one person; however, the procedure can be awkward at times, especially when dealing with long lengths of floss— an extra set of hands is always helpful!