[Nfb-krafters-korner] Template for cutting

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Lindy,

When you measure your pillow, take something and measure across the pillow 
from edge to edge. Then, I would add just a little more for the size of the 
pillow. A mistake some people make is to lay the pillow down and lay a flat 
measuring device flat beside it and measure that. Your pillow is not flat. 
It has thickness and you have to allow for that. The technique of laying the 
pillow on paper and drawing around it also will not work. The reason for 
adding just a little to that measurement you get by measuring across is that 
this is not a cover that you want to fit tightly. Also, when you wash the 
cover, there is a chance it is going to shrink a little. If your cover is a 
little bigger, it has room for this. And, don't forget to measure both 
across and up and down and to add for your fringes too. I bet you will think 
when you get the measurements that the number looks huge! Just remember that 
you have to add here and there for all these different factors. It's quite 
easy. But, it does require a little thought.

Here's a hint. If you are not comfortable doing all of that measuring and 
adding, lay the fleece on your pillow. Find the edge and go out maybe 5 
inches on each side. This assumes a 4 inch fringe. That way if one of your 
fringes is a tiny bit over the line, you can still cover the pillow. When 
you find where to cut the one side, fold the fabric and pin it so you can 
cut along the line. Yes. You may create a little more scrap this way. But, 
it insures you can do the project and since fleece doesn't unravel, there's 
a lot you can do with your scraps. Don't be afraid to use lots of pins along 
that fold if you are unsure the first time. They will hold the fabric fold 
good. Put them maybe an inch in from the edge so you can cut between the 
pins and the crease of the fold. By folding and pinning, you can keep 
measuring till you feel confident that the size is what you want. If you 
think it's wrong, take out the pins, and start all over.

Also, for the first project, if you choose a pattern that does not require 
straightness, it is better if you can't see. Snowflakes can land anywhere. 
If it has trucks and cars, they need to be sitting flat so they can drive 
along. Otherwise, you'll drive sighted people crazy. Or, maybe that is your 
goal. (Big big smile).

I hope this helps.

Greg

-----Original Message----- 
From: Lindy van der Merwe via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:52 AM
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Cc: Lindy van der Merwe
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Template for cutting

I am definitely considering making a template.
I know someone mentioned it, but there wasn't time to go into more detail.
I have decided on making a pillow. I have the pillow form and I will be
using a fleece baby blanket that I had on hand, since I thought it could
work well for this project.
Any help and ideas would be much appreciated.
Lindy

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Knox via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: 12 August 2015 04:19 PM
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Cc: Terry Knox
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] So Cool

Lindy,
Are you making a template or pattern to do your cutting or you doing it free
hand?
Terry K

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lindy van der Merwe via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9:44 AM
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Cc: Lindy van der Merwe
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] So Cool

Ah, it was so nice to join the class. I love no sew stuff, so I just could
not miss Joyce's class.
I am trying to get up the courage to do the cutting for my no sew pillow.
Lindy



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