Finishing Terms

Pillow with 2.5" inset and self-welt piping

Piping (also known as a welt) is cording covered in fabric. This can be done either as "self-welt" or "contrast welt".
- Self-welt: piping done in the same fabric as the rest of the pillow.
- Contrast welt: piping done in a different fabric as the rest of the pillow.

Pillow with 2" inset, contrast piping (welt) and 2.5" ruffles

A pillow with a gusset (also known as a boxed pillow) has a piece of fabric between the front and back panels, like a cushion.
Typically, the gusset is between 1.5"-2.5".
Gussets typically have piping.

Boxed pillow with 2" inset and 2.5" gusset

Pillow with 2" inset, self-welt piping, and 2" ruffles

Irregularly shaped canvases can be turned into pillows by stitching the canvas directly on top of the front fabric piece.
I typically add cording around the canvas to ensure no blank canvas or threads are showing.

8x8" applique pillow with 2.5" ruffles

Stand-ups can be made in 2 ways
1. Acrylic stand-up
  1. An acrylic foot is inserted in between the cookies.
2. Gusset stand-up
  1. Foam is used to make a 3-D stand up, you can add feet or let it stand alone.

Acrylic foot

2" Gusset

Flat-back ornaments

Traditional ornament

Ornaments are typically finished in the traditional style with 2 pieces of batting on the front, and 1 piece of batting on the back.
Ornaments can also be finished with a flat-back, where there is puff on the front and no puff on the back.

Self-welt hanging sign with bows

Puffy hanging sign with 1" ruffles

Hanging signs are typically finished in the flat-back style, with 2 pieces of batting on the front, and no batting on the back.
Hanging signs can also be finished puffy, where it is sewn together like a mini pillow.
You can also add ruffles or self-welt to hanging signs!