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Embroidered Hanging Tooth Fairy PillowI have a little tooth in here
This adorable pillow makes it easy for the Tooth Fairy to find a tooth and leave a small gift behind. SuppliesSupplies Needed: **Temporary spray adhesive **Polyester fiberfill **Masking Tape Designs used: Products Used
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Steps To Complete
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First, prepare the front pocket fabric. |
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With an air-erase pen (or other marking tool), mark the center of each side of the square by measuring and dividing by two. Draw lines to connect the marks. Where the lines meet is the center of the pocket. Trim around the design, poke a hole in center and align the template on the center point on the fabric. Make sure the design fits well within the shape, leaving at least one inch of space between the edges of the design and the edges of the shape. |
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Remove the template. |
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Attach the hoop to the machine and load the design. Move the hoop so that the needle is directly over the center point on the fabric and begin embroidering. |
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When the design has finished, unhoop the fabric and cut out the shape. |
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Now prepare the back of the pocket. |
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Sew a 1/4 inch seam along the side and top edges. Be sure to leave the bottom edge open for turning. |
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Turn the pocket right side out and use the end of a pen or pencil to push out the corners. |
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Top stitch a 1/4 inch seam along the top edge only. |
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Prepare the front pillow fabric by drawing a 9 1/2 inch by 9 1/2 inch square on the fabric (we are using polyester shantung). |
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Using a paper template of the design as you did earlier, position the template and the pocket on the front pillow fabric. |
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Remove the pocket and template, then draw lines connecting the axis marks of the template. These lines will be used for hooping. |
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When the design has finished, unhoop the fabric and trim away the excess stabilizer on the back of the embroidery. |
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Place the pocket on the fabric next to the embroidery aligning it with the marks on the fabric. |
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Sew a 1/8 inch seam along the side and bottom edges - not the top edge. |
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Prepare the ribbon ties by cutting two 20 inch pieces of each color of ribbon (four 20 inch pieces total). |
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Roll the loose ends of the ribbon together and tape them in place in the center of the embroidered piece. This will prevent the ends of the ribbons from being accidentally sewn. |
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Prepare the back pillow piece by cutting a piece of the pillow fabric 9 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches. |
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Turn the pillow right side out and remove the tape from the ribbons. |
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Turn the fabric of the opening in 1/2 inch and hand sew it shut. |
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For an extra special touch, you can add ribbon above and below the embroidery. |
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Create the hanger by tying the ribbons into a bow and trim the ends to size. |
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In this pocket you will find |