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t shirt fabric ruffles = grain sack pillow union jack

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 I got a xxl mans t-shirt, and a large s-hirt fabric shawl, and cut it into strips

 for the white ruffles cut narrow strips then you need to ruffle them, i did this by, pushing the fabric under the presser foot of the sewing machine faster than it was stitching this gathers the fabric.

 when you have made enough of the white strips, then make the main stripes in a different colour, these need to be wider for the main cross, then narrow like the white strips for the other stripes.

 i used brown coloured t shirt fabric for the main part of the union jack,

 then lay all it out in the union jack pattern, and then cut the pillow fabric to fit it, i used burlap

 next you will need pins

 first pin the main stripes to the pillow piece and sew it with the machine

 then pin on the white stripes, making sure that the main stripes are not in the way.

 then use the sewing machine again to stitch them on to the burlap

 then cut the back piece for the pillow and sew it on and turn the right way and its finished. be prepaired to spare some time for this project, i dont no how, but it took me 3 hours, i have made alot more detailed things in less time lol i must of been in slow mode to be fair i did start it late in the evening. but it was worth it.

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  4. So very pretty, love ruffles, and the union jack ruffles really add a very unique touch. 3 hours, I'd leave it out for.ever. Very pretty, and certainly don't know how you keep coming up with such great ideas. Thanks for sharing all your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay

  5. I'm so loving this pillow project and all of the ruffles on the Union Jack. I would love it if you would link up your pillow at cowgirl up, one party, four blogs at cedarhillranch.blogspot.com. I'm a new linky follower.

  10. I love these pillows and love sewing them from scratch, sometimes using foam and others the batting. This year I am giving away pillows or throws that I make. I will alternate your pattern because I have lots of long scraps to use. Keep the creativity flowing.

  11. The textures are very eye catching. I take forever to sew anything, and I know what you mean about things taking a bit longer later in the evening. 🙂

  12. Aimee!!! Ohmygoodness! I love this pillow! I think you shop is too cute. I just HAD to favorite this gorgeousness! I wish I could sew, like so bad! I wonder if I could hot glue this baby? hmmm
    xo,Becca

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