How Do You Create The Layout Pattern In Decorative Pillow Making?
Decorator pillows add charm and warmth to your home, but they can be quite expensive. You can save money by designing and making your own pillows. After you’ve decided on the layout of the design and created a pattern, you can add a professional touch and apply gimp trim. Choose the gimp trim, which is a narrow braid of flat or rounded cord that comes in a variety of widths and designs. Your choice of gimp trim depends on the heaviness of your fabric. A thicker upholstery type fabric works well with a heavier trim, but if your fabric is more delicate, you may want to consider some of the more narrow choices of gimp. Cut your pillow out and lay the front side on a flat surface, with the top side facing you. Cut 6 equal strips of gimp, each the length of the pillow square. Use a fabric marker and straight edge ruler to mark a 1-inch seam allowance around the parameter of the pillow. Place the marking for the first row of gimp 1 inch below the seam allowance. The remaining placement lines
