Turn the top
edge of fabric down 1-1/2» and press with a hot iron.
Not exact matches
Cut
down the long, folded
edge of the
fabric to create two separate pieces.
Snip around the
edges of the
fabric hanging over the card and then fold it over the
edge and glue
down.
small tin buckets easy to find at paint supply stores small cardboard paint buckets also at paint supply stores; paint or cover with paper chinese food boxes most craft stores have these in a variety
of colors plain paper sack with a drawing or stickers on the front and tied with a ribbon or a cardstock header stapling the bag closed plastic beach buckets check the dollar store for the best price terra cotta flower pots perfect for a garden theme; the kids can paint these for a party craft too
fabric or felt bags with or without a drawstring large tin cans
of course, make sure the
edges are not sharp mini canvas totes bought or homemade cardboard boxes such as a cereal box, cut
down and covered with paper or painted; add a ribbon, string or wire handle baskets lots
of inexpensive ones available at thrift stores popcorn boxes available at party supply stores Helpful Tips:
Place a small amount
of glue around the inside
edge of the hoop, pressing
down the
fabric as you go.
Take a trip
down to the
fabric store and pick out five yards
of either woven cotton (you will need to hem the
edges to keep from unraveling) or fleece (no need to sew at all).
Another option is to double up the layers
of fabric by cutting out two identical pieces for the front and back, sewing
down the open
edges whilst the pieces are pinned right sides together, then flipping the bodice right way out, then adding the straps.
I lined up the stencil with the
edge of my pillow cover and started peeling the stencil from the backing, pressing
down onto the
fabric as I went along.
Lay the decorative
fabric on top right side
down on top
of the shower curtain panel with
edges aligned.
I started with a runner
of tweed suiting
fabric with the
edges frayed and then laid two strips
of vintage lace
down the center.
Lay the fusible web tape under the
edge of the folded
down fabric.
Ian uses the extra step around the
edge of the bed to get up and
down easily, and I think the neutral grey
fabric will suit us for longer than our blue velvet bed did.
Step 2) Create the cord channel by folding the top
of the
fabric down along the top
edge measuring about 3.5 cm.