Dog Ears on Pillows
From Sonoran Sewing Experience
 
Do your pillows have Dog Ears?
This is when the corners of the pillow tend to curve outward or upward when the pillow is sitting up or against a background. Here are 3 different ways to take the puppy out of your pillows!
To Prevent dog ear pillows:
Pillow Templates are a great way to cut the perfect pillows.
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- Measurements from 11" to 30" at 1" increments.
- Made of a heavy duty, transparent, plastic material which allows a design to be centered exactly where it is needed.
- Designed for making square pillows only.
- Eliminates "Dog Ears".
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- Made of heavy duty, transparent plastic material which allows a design to be centered exactly where it is needed.
- Template is designed for making square, round or rectangular pillows.
- Template has printed measurements drawn in 1" intervals, from 10" to 24".
- Allows you to center on any fabric before cutting
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Eliminating Misshapen Corners
To make professional looking, tailored corners on pillows that have corners sewn at right angles, slightly taper the fabrics raw edges at the corner as shown below. Cut away ½ inch on each corner with a gradual angle towards the center of the pillow. Cut this angle on all corners.
 
Cutting your pillow is easiest when using a Sew Fit cutting mat and a rotary cutter. As a professional we want to save time cutting and sewing. Not having to measure for every pillow that I make just saves time.
The Sew Fit Translucent Pin-able Cutting Mat—Soft Mats that can accommodate pins. Each Mat is has a full grid on all four sides.
  
Cutting by Measurement
Measure the pillow form you are planning to use for your pillow
Hint: I recommend using a straight edge (plastic) wood ruler or metal tape. We want the ruler to lay flat over the fabric. Fabric tapes can stretch and sometimes give with the fabric.
Determined the size of the pillow form add 1" for the w (width) and 1" for the L (length). This allows for a 1/2" seam allowance around the pillow.
Use a fabric marker and straight edge to measure and mark a square on the wrong side of the fabric.
If you are not cutting with a rotary cutter, pin the fabric together before you cut the double thickness of fabric. With the rotary cutter the fabric does not move as when cutting with scissors.
Call or visit our online store for supplies and classes!
Luxurious Designer Pillows 101
Date: Saturday July 7, 2007 Time 9am -12pm Cost $55 Material Fee $15
- Learn the techniques for making decorator pillows with a self-welt cording, invisible zipper closure.
- Claudia will also show trims and other interesting ideas for High-end Custom Pillows.
- This class will be a foundation for other decorator pillow classes.
- Cost is $55 Material Fee $15 Bring sewing machine, zipper foot, bobbins.
High-end Designer Luxurious Pillows 202
Date: Saturday July 7, 2007 Time 1pm -5pm Cost $65 Material Fee $20
Requirements:
- Must have taken Basic Pillow Class or knowledge of making welt cord and inserting invisible zippers.
- At this class we will share lots of pillow tricks to create the ultimate high-end designer pillow.
- We will begin with insert of decorative fabric and frame the inset with multiple fabrics, trims, and cording.
- Each pillow will be a work of art!
- Join Claudia for this new addition to the pillow series.
- Class includes silk fabrics, designer fabrics, and high-end trim and cording, interlining and invisible zippers.
- Bring sewing machine, zipper foot, bobbins.
Call: Claudia at 623-878-7350 or register online at sonoransewing.com for the class.
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