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Battenburg Lace PillowHome decor fabric is the perfect backdrop for the lovely Battenburg lace embellishments in this pillow project. The fabric is cut into graceful, arcing shapes to mimic the shape of the lace designs. Follow these instructions to learn how to embroider these Battenburg lace shapes and make this elegant pillow. SuppliesProject Needs & Notes |
Steps To Complete
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Battenburg lace designs are embroidered onto water-soluble stabilizer. When the stabilizer is soaked away, beautiful lace remains behind. |
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Battenburg lace is digitized for 30-35 weight cotton thread. This thread brings a classic, hearty, and traditional look to the lace pieces. |
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You will use the same thread in both the top and the bobbin. Wind a bobbin with the cotton thread.. |
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Two kinds of water-soluble stabilizer can be used when embroidering freestanding lace. One is clear and plastic-like, known as Sulky Ultra Solvy. |
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Trim the excess stabilizer away. Then, soak the pieces in water to remove the remaining stabilizer. |
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After the lace designs are ready, prepare the pattern pieces for the front panel of the pillow. |
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Draw another curved line at the top right corner. |
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Pin the pattern pieces to one of the home decor fabrics that you'll be using for the front of the pillow. |
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To assemble the pieces, align the center of the curved edges of the corner pieces with the center of the curved edges of the inner piece. Pin in place at the center only. |
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Snip the seam allowances about every 1/2". This allows the curved seam to lay flat. |
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Lay the front panel flat with the right side facing up. Using an air-erase pen or other marking tool, measure and mark one inch in along the entire outer edge of the front panel. |
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Stitch a 1/4" seam, just inside of the second color detail, along the outer edges of each lace piece. |
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To prepare the back panel, cut a piece of home decor fabric 19" x 19". |
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Lay the front panel flat with the right side facing up. Align the back panel on top, right sides together. Align the open edge of the zipper with the front panel fabric, right sides together, pin in place, and sew a seam along the open edge of the zipper just as you did before. |
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To prepare the lining, cut two pieces of quilter's cotton 19" x 19". On each piece, fold one of the edges over 1/2" to the wrong side and press. |
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Insert the lining inside the outer shell, wrong sides together, and align the folded edges of the lining over the raw edges of the zipper, with the folded edges about 1/4" from the outer edge of the teeth of the zipper. Pin in place and sew a 1/8" seam along the folded edges of the lining. |
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Use this pillow to show off your favorite Battenburg lace designs, and to add a chic, stylish look to your home decor. |