Faux Fur Pillow Project: Home Décor

By Tayla Hamilton

Materials Needed: 

STEP 1

First, I measured out the cushion insert on a piece of the ultra suede fabric backing and made sure that I measured the fabric 1" higher than the cushion insert and marked it with chalk.

STEP 2

I then cut the suede fabric with a rotary cutter on a cutting board and held the fabric flat with a rotary cutting board. I also made sure that I cut the fabric on the marked line.

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STEP 3

I measured the width of the back of the suede fabric 3" from the top in order to make room for the zipper.

STEP 4

After measuring the width, I used a chalk marker to draw a line across the material. Next, I cut the material where I drew the line.

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STEP 4

Next, I put the backing pieces right sides together and pinned a couple of inches in at each side to allow for a zip.

STEP 5

After pinning the right sides of the material together, I sewed an 2" long  seam with an 1/2" seam allowance on each side.

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STEP 6

I pressed the seam open to allow for the zip.

STEP 7

I then pinned the zip on to the pressed seam.

STEP 8

After pinning the zip to the suede fabric, I took out the pins while sewing down each side of the zip.

STEP 9

I then pressed the seam to make it look neater.

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STEP 10

After, I put both the suede and the faux fur material right sides together and pinned all the sides remembering to tuck in the fur.

STEP 11

I then sewed all the sides together while taking out the pins.  

STEP 12

After sewing both sides together, I turned the cushion right side up and put the cushion insert inside the case.

THE FINISHED PRODUCT!