Looking on the reverse side of my pillowcase, I wasn't happy to leave all though ends loose. It really only needed the reverse part putting on to finish it off, but I decided to add a sheet of material and outline quilt all the seams.
It might be a bit excessive work, but it will look better and be stronger for it I think. Unlike a quilt that might have batting and a back piece of material, and may only be washed occasionally, if ever, this would need to be washed and ironed. Ironing it would be a nightmare as the seams would take a lot of ironing.
It took quite a bit of time to do but in my opinion looks better. DB commented on how much more substantial it feels.
Here is a close up of the final stitching:
Finally, here it is finished and fitted onto the pillow on the couch!
All in all, a good job I think for my first attempt. Now all I have to do is cut out 7" squares, rather than these 6" ones, and hope the new covers fit!
Have a lovely weekend folks.
Pretty prints looks very good
ReplyDeleteThank you. It has been made from old duvet covers and sheets.
DeleteThat is really great.. well done. Such a lovely choice of colours, really pretty. :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Just cut out 16 more squares (size 7"), to do two more cushion covers.
DeleteIt's lovely - and your seams match up so well!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I had one that didn't match up, didn't show that one:)
DeleteLooks great. Neat bit of sewing, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, only got mad once or twice:)
DeleteThats lovely! I never sew things that neatly. Mo x
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely DC. The colours are gorgeous. I had a go once but the seams didn't match up and was very disappointed so haven't tried since.
ReplyDeletePatricia x