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Throw pillow closure
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:33 pm
by BigRig
I am just not happy with the hand stitching job I am doing to close throw pillows. I am starting at my big tub of glue and thinking it would make a really nice seam.
What are youe guys doing to close? Stitches, glue, tape? These are throw pillows going on Vintage Upholstered Furniture.
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:02 pm
by kl4bidn
Personally, I close everything with the invisible stitch. Sorry about the funky music....
https://youtu.be/WbE5hXt27uU
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:51 pm
by BigRig
@kl4bidn
Thank you for the link to the invisable stitch
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 1:06 am
by BigRig
Very good video guys if you need to learn this, worth the time to watch. @kl4bidn I am doing some vintage tub chairs and the throw cushions were just the beginning of working with the fabric. I don't like how fabric frays so much
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 5:27 pm
by John
Witch type of fabric are you using that is fraying so much?
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:39 am
by BigRig
@John
I cant load a picture but it is a silky threaded type fabric. I notice the pattern on top pulls off the fabric so it seems like it is two fabrics.
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:39 am
by John
I would try Pinking Shears. These are supposed to help stop the unraveling of woven fabric
https://amzn.to/2xchGz1
Or a hot knife. I love hot knifes for woven materials like sunbrella. They work like a dream by melting the edge while cutting it
https://amzn.to/2NJ3FmC
Re: Throw pillow closure
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:35 pm
by BigRig
@John,
I am learning something new everyday! Thank you