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The stitched areas of the mattress pad resist the dye and create a hand-stitched vintage look.
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DIY Crafts host Debbie Stapley creates a pillow with a vintage look -- using a mattress pad. Materials: Fabric
Decorative trim
Sewing machine
Fiberfill or pillow form
Patterned mattress pad
Fabric dye
Bucket
Rubber gloves
- Cut a piece of mattress pad to a size slightly larger than you would like your finished pillow. Before cutting, make sure area has a centered, even pattern.
- Dye the pad and allow to dry thoroughly.
- Cut a piece of fabric to same size as dyed mattress pad. Place the right sides together and sew together on 3 sides.
- Turn right side out and stuff casing with fiberfill or pillow form.
- Sew open side shut and use trim to cover hem on all sides.
RESOURCES :
Do-It-Yourself Fabric Decor: Pillows, Window Treatments, and Slipcovers for Your Home
Model: 0865733457
Author: Editors of Creative Publishing International
(August, 2000)
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Creative Publishing International, Inc.
Website: www.creativepub.com
The Craft of Pillow Making
Model: 0517882493
Author: Chippy Irvine
The Ultimate Pillow Book: Making Pillows Using Pillow Forms
Model: 157486162X
Author: Barbara Finwall and Nancy Javier
(June, 1999)
Leisure Arts
Sewing Beautiful Pillows
Model: 0806998091
Author: Linda Lee
Vintage Style: Creating a Complete Look for Your Home
Model: 0821226029
Author: Cath Kidston
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