wtf is a baby hem

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These directions are designed to save you the expense of new pillows. Use them as "slip covers" for your throw pillows. I am new to sewing and I dont know what a baby hem is.



Materials needed:


Fabric needed for standard sizes
12" Pillow - Fabric 12" by 28"
14" Pillow - Fabric 14" by 32"
16" Pillow - Fabric 16" by 36"
18" Pillow - Fabric 18" by 40"
thread
The cutting directions do not add a seam allowance so that the finished pillow cover is a little smaller than the form and creates a "plump" pillow instead of any empty space.

Directions


For a 12" pillow mark your fabric 8" in on the longest edges.
For a 14" pillow mark your fabric 9" in on the longest edges.
For a 16" pillow mark your fabric 10" in on your longest edge
For an 18 " pillow mark your fabric 11" in on your longest edge




Fold each end under 1/4" and then turn under 1/4" again, to form a neat baby hem.

Neatly top stitch the hem into place.

Fold your fabric, right sides together at the markings you made on the long edge. There should be a 3 1/2" overlap for the back side of your pillow.

Use 1/2" seams and finish the seam on the raw edges.

Turn so the right side of your fabric is outside and press.


Tips for Pillows

If you are using an odd sized form use the size of the form for your measurements. Don't add a seam allowance to your fabric.


Make these covers in holiday theme fabric and have a collection for all the holidays. This is an inexpensive way to change your throw pillows for every holiday.

I hope you enjoy the project and if you have any problems, please be sure to email me.