2/03/2016

How To Make Faux Fur Pillows

By Sharon King


Pillows made of fake fur tend to be beautiful and soft. It is no wonder that they are on demand. More and more people are opting to use faux fur as it is available and cheaper as compared to animal fur. Making of these pillows might seem like a task that is intimidating; however this is not the case. If you follow some few guidelines on how to make the faux fur pillows, you will have fun and at the same time, it will add accents to your garments.

The first step is choosing a fur of your choice. There are a variety of colors that are available in the market. Thus, you have to choose the shade that suits you or a color that will enhance the beauty of your home. If you are doubtful of what color to select, pick your favorite and you are bound to have fun while creating a beautiful cushion.

Before you start off, you are required to choose the design and shape that you want. However, with fur you have to make the design as simple as possible. Pleats are going to disappear on the fabric. At the same time seem lines will make the material seem overdone. To formulate it just right use simple shapes and the end product will be something beautiful.

One you know the design that you will use, you need to cut it out on the fabric. You have to be cautious not to make any mistake. To help you out you can make a drawing at the back of the material and then you can use the guideline to make the cutting. It will be frustrating in case you make a mistake.

To make fine and accurate cutting, you need to use a sharp object. When you use a sharp object, the chances are that you will leave the fur being intact rather than wasting too much of it. Blunt objects are going to require you use force, and this will lead to the reduction of the fur.

Have a good vacuum cleaner to clean as you go, especially if you want to make many pillows. Fake fur shades like crazy and could leave the place messy. In fact, it is best to cover up the areas that you are not using when making this cushions. If you are not concerned, you might end up with a house full of fur. The best part is that with a good vacuum cleaner you do not have to worry about this, as it will make the cleaning simple.

Most people find sewing of fur being a challenge. However this is because they do not know the secret behind the stitching, it needs to be done in the direction of the coat nap. You should also consider using a universal needle that is size 90 or larger so that it can be able to piece through the fabric. You also need to use long stitches when sewing.

Before you start sewing, find something to smoothen the coat fibers. In the direction that the nap flows through. You can use something like a credit card by sliding it to the direction that the seam line flows to. Then you can start your stitching and make your cushion.




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