Love watching your videos. I am a newbie to sewing and I am currently working on my first project - a patchwork cushion with 16 squares. Did anyone else start to sing a Pom Pom here, a Pom Pom There, Here a Pom, There a Pom, Everywhere a Pom Pom to the tune of Old MacDonald's farm when Jan talked about the Pom Poms?? No - just me??😂
Though I took Home Ec in high school (of course I did, I was born in the late 60s!), I haven't touched a sewing machine since then. A neighbor let me borrow her antique Singer and between the video on how to thread the machine paired with yours on the pillowcase, I succeeded in my project to make a cover for a little 10"x10" pillow that I use in bed on my belly to prop up my reading device, ha! So grateful for those like you who guide and share knowledge. Thank you! I would have attached a photo but not sure how.
Thanks for this video. Great information for beginners, or for someone who sews their hand-woven fabric, but who has never sewn an envelope pillow case!
So enjoyed watching your cushion video this morning. I have completed large applique rabbit and duck and will be making cushions to send half way around the world. A cute way to stay in touch with our great granddaughters. Thanks for nice clear video.
I've been following a weaving tutorial for making pillows on a floor loom but it didn't talk about how to put the pillows together. This was very helpful. Sewing with your handwoven fabric is very stressful and I didn't want to make a mistake with something I've already spent a lot of time on. I might make a video about my handwoven pillows and I'll be sure to send people to your video for this part of the process.
I like your tutorials a lot. Just nice straight talking to give clear instructions, and thankfully not talking to a bunch of people on your computer as so many do lately. Your cushions are gorgeous and I love the number fabric 🌷
OMG! So glad to find this video. I have a partial pillow top that I was pondering how to finish. This perfectly explains the process. Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing the details and tips on how to sew pon pon trim to a cushion cover! I collect many trims whenever I can find cute ones at great prices and haven’t had courage to add pon pon trim yet though I already bought the perfect Oxford fabric to match it with, a few years ago! 😅 Haha. Now after watching your great tutorial I can make my new cushion covers with pon pon trim! Yay! 😁 Mine is white lace pattern print on gray Oxford fabric and I picked out a perfect shade of white pon pon trim! 😊
Adorable pillow covers, Jan. I appreciate the pompom tutorial & the number fabric is fabulous. I have made envelope pillow covers, but I didn't cut the fabric - I used one long piece, hemmed the edges, and overlapped the ends. It is a quick method but lacks the structure of the side seams & isn't as polished in appearance as your method. I am going to be on the lookout for pompom trim - I truly love it! Thank you for another great tutorial. xo
Thank you for another great tutorial. So easy to change the look of any room. I love that number fabric. And the trim was perfect. You always make your tutorials so easy to follow. Even a beginner can make something beautiful. Stay Safe and happy crafting
I LOVED this tutorial Jan! New subscriber❤ The fabric find of your grandma's was terrific too. I didn't inherit my grandmother and ESPECIALLY my mother's talent in sewing and just keep trying with small home decor and bag making projects every once in awhile. Your style of teaching here was helpful TO ME because most believe this to be such a simple project but when you really want things to turn out nice and you are NOT skilled it looks rough if you sandwich the front and pom poms and back at same time🙄 Thank you for breaking it down because those kind of things are not always obvious to me, but im getting better. I'm going to see if I I can find that upcycled sweater one you mentioned 😊😊
Jan, your tutorial along with your tips, tricks and reminders is excellent! I’ve been wanting to make a pillow for sometime and now I have watched your tutorial I have the confidence to do so. Thank you for sharing your sewing and teaching skills. You are awesome! 26:23
Awesome video! I'm gonna give this a go with my machine.. I'm confident now. Thanks so much. Also I love your hair, just beautiful. short hair is fun 👐
Another really useful tutorial, Jan, especially the pompom trim application. You answered many questions for me. The number fabric cushion turned out super cute and has given me lots of inspiration. I do have some tea towels that I can’t bear to use for their intended purpose, so maybe they will appear in cushions form one day!♥️
Thank you and you're 2 pices of fabric that you cut for the backside what are the measurements? I know you said 17 / 2 + 2 You attached one of the pieces but I didn't see how u attached the other piece I'm Learning to and this is very helpful to me thank you
Here is the link the blog post that has all the details and measurements youmakeitsimple.com/2023/01/25/how-to-make-an-envelope-pillow-cover-simple-sewing/
On your towel insert, how did you do the trim to make it look like it’s all the exact same size pieces? I was so hoping you embroidered it and would give instructions, I am looking to do some pillows.
I cut the white dish towel, then cut 4 strips of yellow fabric. Two yellow strips were the width of the towel and sewn on first. Then two longer strips were sewn onto the width of the yellow strips and towel. Perhaps I'll have to do a tutorial on that too. :)
Great 😍😍 Iam in USA and Iwant to make bedsheets and pillows small business but I searched for the high quality, low prices fabrics but Idont know from where Ican get the fabrics, can you suggest some fabric supplier for me please
HI Hilary, the courses are not available right now. When they are open again, would you like me to send you a note? If so, you can email me at fibersandtwigs@gmail. com and I will note your email and let you know. Thanks for your interest.
hello another great video 😉👍👍🧵when you get a chance please, please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much and have a beautiful day 😊
oops, I guess that second measurement did get cut off. So sorry about that. However, I did give you the formula to figure. The formula is most helpful in case you are using a different size pillow form.
Seriously? I guess nobody taught you manners or how to proofread correspondence before sending it. This lady is a gem for sharing her talents with strangers , specifically the formula for different sized pillows, which is all you needed to figure it out for yourself, instead you decided to be rude and unappreciative
