Flosstube Extra: Basic Cross Stitch Pillow Finishing Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Follow along as I made a basic pillow finish for my cross stitch. This video has no editing. I know some people like to see the process from start to finish in real time. You may want to skip ahead on some parts (like the sewing and pillow stuffing).
Supplies I use:
Pellon 950F fusible interfacing
Mountain Mist Fiberfill
Yarn
Point Turner
Wooden floss winder
My email is eastcoast.crafter.me@gmail.com
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Thank you for the information. I love that you take the time to show people how to. I'm sticking with regular people on flosstube who are not trying to sell things. I've been burned by people like that. Stay normal and helpful.
Thank you Carol!
Helen’s Hulk like hands are snapping linen threads! You are my cross stitch finishing super hero!!!!!
You always make me laugh Jenny! 🤣
Helen using yarn is genius!!!
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!!!!
I love that you do everything in real time and show the mistakes!!!!
SO VERY HELPFUL ♥️
We all make mistakes, right? If I make a mistake in a tutorial I always leave it in so people know that it happens and how to fix it. 😉
I just watched this again in preparation for some pillow finishing today. Thanks for all the great advice! I consider myself an intermediate sewist, but I NEVER considered that I could use the loop start with hand sewing. That is genius!
I have watched soooo many pillow tutorials but you have finally inspired me to buy the stuff I need to do it. I have probably 10+ finished pieces that just need to be turned into pillows. Wish me luck!! Thanks for the great tutorial.
You've got this!!
Thank you for this tutorial. Your instructions were clear and I appreciate not only the how but also the why on your procedures. You’ve given me confidence to try my own.
I have made many pillows in my time -- thanks for sharing your thoughts, hints and tips! The yarn in the corners technique is brilliant!
Once again, Helen, you are amazing. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. I look forward to more :)
Thank you Mari!
Thanks for the tutorial. Not that anything shown was "wrong"...these are just options: 1) if backing fabric is heavy (ie, corduroy, velvets), take the corners off the interfacing before fusing onto one or both fabrics. 2) backing: especially if you have bias edges or find it troublesome to keep the closure area straight and neat (ie, using plaids turned for bias effect, stretchy fabrics). Lengthen machine stitch and stitch a generous length along the future closure area's seam line of both the decorative piece and backing before sewing up the pillow with a normal stitch length. Don't backstitch/lock either end of the basting line. You can use the machine basted stitch line to stabilize/mark the fold for pressing & seaming up. Could also optionally remove those longer basting threads after hand seaming up the closure opening. Happy Sunday!
Thank you for all of the tips! I'll have to try some of them out!
Thanks Helen. The tip about yarn in the corners is one I will try with the project on my desk!
Helen, you make finishing look so easy…I appreciate you taking time to educate us on the basic pillow…thank you…be safe, best wishes, and happy stitching ❣️
Thank you so much Loretta!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your very thorough explanations. I am new to finishing and find your tutorials extremely helpful.
Great tutorial. Really like the unedited technique showing real time. I picked up the yarn trick and it worked really well. Also other tips from you too. Thank you.
Great tutorial! Love the tip for pulling a thread on linen. Who knew?!
Another wonderful tutorial, thanks Helen!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have learned so much from watching you. Love all the tips. You have given me the confidence to try pillows. Hope they look as professional looking as yours. You are a great teacher! 👍
Thank you Debbie! You can do it!
Thanks, Helen! I enjoy & appreciate all your tutorials. It's been a while since I've FFO'd a pillow finish and I have a couple projects needing to be done, so it's been helpful to watch your tutorial and be reminded of the steps. I'm going to try the closure idea shown by The Vintage Stitcher in her 1-30-2022 video re: the top/bottom closing for small pillows.
I know several people who sew up the backs that way and really like it!
Thank you for showing how to pull a thread on even weave and linen. I am always off a little no matter how careful I am. Pulling a thread will help me a whole lot. Thanks again. I also have a basic Brother. If you pull both your threads to the back of the machine before stitching you won’t get that clump of threads. Please tell your sister I love her Frank in Stitches mostly because Young Frankenstein is my favorite movie.
Thank YOU for the tip on not tangling my threads! 😊
Loved the tutorial!! I’ve made pillows before but I learnt lots of new tips and tricks from your video. Really looking forward to the future tutorials. Thanks X
Thank you for filming this. I so appreciated you do this. I got some great tips.
Helen, thank you for this great tutorial. So many good tips.
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial, I know it is trial and error but you make look 👀 so easy and you are so patient.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule! I discovered a few new things I’m going to try! I use the yarn but don’t cut it & I never thought to iron the pillow! Very interesting!
Thanks Helen. Great tutorials.
Thanks for sharing your process. 🪡🪡🪡
Great video Helen. I put together my first pillow 2 days before you posted. Wish I had waited because you had some great tips, especially the suggestion to put wool in the corners. I'll definitely follow your video next time.
Super helpful video, thank you! Just in time for some holiday finishes. 🤗
Thank you so much for your tutorials! I started back stitching 2 years ago (covid) and have several finishes but FFO's. I am worried I'll mess them up. But your tutorials are so detailed that I believe I can actually ffo my completed stitching. Have a great week!!
The more you FFO the easier it will get! You can always start with just making a pillow from all cotton fabric to practice too. :)
Great tutorial- I had used your yarn trip in my last pillow - I just stuff a longer piece wadded up -it did make a big difference. Now can’t wait to try the snips of yarn and pressing the poly !! Thanks !!
I find that the snipped yarn is even better! 😊
Thank you so much for this. It helps so much in building confidence!!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this and sharing
Easy Peasy eh Helen - now to try it! Thanks 🐨👍
Thank you for sharing your process! Many helpful tips and tricks!
Fantastic as always! Thanks!
Thank you for your tutorial, Helen. If you want to prevent threads tangling with you start sewing with your sewing machine, I would suggest you pulled backwards gently the two threads just when you start sewing and let them go when you have done three-four stitches (I watch you from Spain, sorry if I did not explain myself as English is not my first language).
Thank you! I'll give that a try!
You are racking up the tutorials, thank you
You can tell it's back to school and I have more time! 🤣
@@helend.flosstube yeah for that
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial.
Thanks so much for this video. You have given me the incentive to try this.
Thank you for showing how to do this.
Thank you! As always I learned a lot. Now I need to get brave & learn to use my sewing machine. I hand sew my pillows & it is time consuming.
Thank you so much for these videos! So helpful and inspiring me to FFO!
I’ve been wondering how to do pillows…too scared to try. Now, after watching your tutorial, I feel ready to try. Thank you so very much for sharing your superb craftsmanship. 🤩♥️♥️♥️♥️
So helpful! Thank you!
Fantastic tutorial!
Great tips! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your tutorial, great I feel I can now sew my own🌺🌼
Thank you! This is a very helpful video!
I really enjoyed your tutorial. Thanks for all the helpful tips like the yarn in the corners, etc. I hope you do one adding the ric-rac or ribbon around it. I haven’t done any pillows yet but have several pieces already cross stitched just waiting for me to finish.
Hi Sandie. I'm planning on adding more shorter, specific tutorials in the future. I'll do different trims as well as different ways to add fabric and trim to your front pillow "panel."
Thank you so very much Helen and it’s wonderful to show us your tutorials!!!! 💚
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am ready to try this.
Thanks for sharing.🍁🍁🍁
I have never used yarn in a pillow but I will be now! Thank you Helen! I truly appreciate your time!
Thank you Helen. You always make finishing look simple and easy for us to do. I appreciate that! SandyAnderson
Hi Helen! I have never done a pillow, but thanks to you I can now do one! Your video was very clear and enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
Thank you Geri!!
Thank you Helen. You are so generous with your time and talents.
What a great tutorial! Your pillows are just lovely. The one with the bunnies and eggs .... Thanks Helen.
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I have been afraid to ruin my work by attempting a pillow but now I will give it a go!
I'm so glad you're going to give it a try!
Thanks for the tips!!!!
Your tutorials are always helpful. And very peaceful listening to you stuff😊
Great video!
Awesome!
Helen you are the best! Thank you so much, can’t wait to try this and many more! You are saving me some buckeroos and making finishing fun! Have a wonderful day
Give it a try! The more you do the easier it gets!
Very helpful thank you 😊
🤗 Thank you Helen for taking the time to do this tutorial. I was finishing up two little pillows while listening to you! Take care.
Perfect timing! :)
Thank you for making these tutorials. Finishing seems so intimidating. I have a stash of stitched pieces but not fully finished. I can’t wait to see more tutorials.
That. Was. Awesome. Thank you Helen!!! And perfect timing as I have 4 pillows ready to FFO tomorrow! Thank you!!!
Helen, thanks for this tutorial. It very clearly explained to me how to finish in a pillow. I had used your idea of the yarn in the corners before but now I like the idea of cutting it up. Looks like it works even better. Thanks again. You are always so clear with your instructions and come up with so many great ideas for finishes.
The cut up yarn does seem to work better. It's a little cumbersome, but I think worth it.
Thanks so much for the pillow instruction! The yarn in the corner trick will be so helpful! Love how firm your pillow turned out! ❣️❣️❣️
thank you so much for the tutorials.i am learner who has to see to learn,it was so informative and gave the confidence to finish.
Congratulations on an excellent tutorial. I have watched several trying to find a method that suits and this is far and away the clearest and best. Can't wait to see you attaching trims etc
Thank you so much Barbara!
I really appreciate this tutorial super easy to follow you’re a born instructor! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try your tip with the yarn in the corners. I look forward to seeing how you add trim, too!
Awesome video! I learned a lot! You are a great teacher! Can’t wait to see you do the pom-poms!
Great Video. So many stitchers new and been here for a while have learned so much from these tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
Great tutorial. Thank you for taking it step by step. Your finishes always look neat and professional.
Thanks for the tutorial. It was good to see how you cut up the yarn - I had just been stuffing a little ball of yarn in - which then refused to stay in place. Now I know why your pillows always look so good. Thanks again.
I was having the same problem with the yarn 🤣
Helen what a great tutorial. Would like to see how you put the pom poms on!
Pom poms are coming! :)
Thanks so much for this tutorial--very helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to show us, and it's helpful to see the tools you use also.
Great tutorial. I appreciate your sharing instructions & tips for finishing. 🤗
Thx so much, Helen! Very helpful! 🌷🌺❤️💕
Thank you so much for this Helen! I’ve got a pile of pieces needing to be FFO’d and I know this will help! :)
Thank you for this tutorial! So many great tips and tricks!
Thank you for sharing your tutorial very helpful have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩
Wonderful video and you explain everything beautifully!
Excellent tutorial! Well presented...love the yarn tip...going to try! Thank you so much
Really enjoy all of your videos. Stitching is fun but, finishing is often hard to know what to do
What a great tutorial! Thank you Helen , I used your earlier pillow tutorial when I first went back to cross stitching and my pillow came out so good! Your instructions,tips and camera views are awesome! I’ve never heard of Pelion 950F before, but I will be getting some to do my many many pillows in my “ to FFO “ pile! The yarn tip is awesome as well, so I’ll be getting some yarn as well. I look forward to your other trim finishes and any other tutorials you decide to share! Again thank you so much !❤️
I use the 950f for project bags because it's a little more substantial. I started using my scraps for pillows and really liked it
Thank you so much! I have finishes but I'm still new to cross stitch I'm terrified of messing them up
It will get easier with every finish. 😊
I was trying to watch closely to see if you were holding the threads when you start sewing a seam. It looks like you might not be. Holding on to the needle and bobbin threads as you start sewing will prevent the thread “bird nesting” underneath. Love your tutorials. I learn something every time. Thanks!
I definitely need to pay more attention to that. I also have several older bobbins that aren't really meant for this machine and I know that was one of them.
@@helend.flosstube I get careless sometimes and don’t hold the threads and That birds nest is such a pain to fix. And, yes, machines can be picky. Mine loves some brands of thread and despises others.
Fantastic video. Thank you so much!
❤️ it!! Thank you for sharing 🥰
Great tutorial! Love that you showed stuffing, which a lot of people edit out. Looking forward to tutorials on ways to embellish!
I figured people could skip that part if they didn't want to see it. 😉
I like your idea of ironing the piece after you stuff it, I will have to try that. If you hold the two threads to then back of your machine when you begin to sew, it will help to not get a birds nest.
I'll try that! I know that some of my bobbins are older and aren't really meant for this machine.
Love your tutorials, you make them very easy to understand. You do a beautiful job on your finishes. Do you also have a side hustle doing finishing? Love your channel. Keep up 5he good work.
I thought about doing some finishing, but the covid came and now my husband works from home, right in my craft space. 🙄
I understand, you are a great teacher and you are excellent at doing tutorials, not many have that talent. Thank you so much to take your time to help all of us.
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This was a great tutorial Helen! I have a simple Singer with I think 5 or so different stitches. The whole reason I learned to cross stitch in 8th grade was because I was so horrible at sewing LOL 🤣That was 45 years ago so now I am going to take my machine into the sewing store where my husband bought it for me and see if they can give me a class to master threading it and other skillsets I will need to do pillow finishes! Where did you get the floss measuring stick? I know we have a local quilt shop to get the corner stick at ( The Little Red Hen ) is closeby. (:
Thank you for your tutorial! Would you please show how you glue trim and put Rick rack on pillows? Scared to apply glue 😬
I'll be adding more tutorials for trim. I usually sew trim on pillows, but I do glue it occasionally. 😉
I will have to try the new way you use the yarn, I had been doing it in a long piece. I really liked the tip about taking a thread out of the fabric to give you a straight line- would that work for framing as well? I always enjoy your tutorials they are always very helpful ♥️♥️♥️
It should work for framing! One heads up, if the edge of your fabric has salvage on it, start from that side. I think the floss I was pulling broke because it was held on too tightly on the other end.