Fast and Easy Neckroll or Bolster Pillow

An Easy Sewing Machine Project
by Betty Donohue

List of Materials:

• Pillow insert (bolster)
• Decorative Fabric
• Decorative cording/trim
• Matching thread

Instructions:

Measure Pillow insert for its length and circumference.
Cut fabric 2x the length of the pillow, 1" longer than measurement of pillow circumference.
With right sides together, sew fabric into a tube.
Finish both edges of fabric tube by folding down a hem and hem stitch and creating a finished sewing edge or adding a decorative trim, or a contrasting and complementary piece of the fabric.
Turn fabric tube inside out.
Slide finished fabric tube over pillow insert and center the pillow to ensure each end has equal amount of extra fabric.
Gather fabric on each edge of the pillow with a simple rubber band.
Add decorative cord to cover the rubber band.

Quick and Easy Padded Headboard

by Betty Donohue

List of Materials:

• Headboard (size varies according to your bed)
• Batting
• Decorative Fabric
• Staple Gun
• Optional Decorative Cording Trim
• Optional Cover Button Kit

Instructions:

Measure board, and measure enough batting to wrap front of Board with a 2-inch allowance on back.
Staple batting in place on the backside of the board.
Do same with the decorative fabric, allowing for the thickness of the batting.
Mitre the corners and staple all around the board.
The Headboard is finished.

To further decorate, add decorative cording which can be glued in place. Make covered buttons or use small mirror pieces for optional additional decoration. Cover raw edges on back with a flat piece of fabric and give the headboard a more finished look.

No-Knit; No Crochet Woven Scarf

Can't Knit or Crochet but Love the New Fancy Scarves? Weave it!
by Betty Donohue

List of Materials:

• Mesh fabric
• Fancy yarn: Fun fur of your choice
• Needle with large eye (plastic craft needle)

Instructions:

Cut Mesh fabric to desired scarf length.
Thread fancy yarn on needle.
Weave through mesh fabric leaving 8" of yarn on either end. This will become the scarf fringe.
Continue weaving fabric until you're satisfied with the width - approximately 5" - 8".
Knot every 2-3 strands of yarn on each end of scarf. This will prevent the yarn from pulling through, then overcast sides to finish.

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