{"id":34928,"date":"2015-11-07T03:00:14","date_gmt":"2015-11-07T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nancyzieman.com\/blog\/?p=34928"},"modified":"2015-11-07T03:00:14","modified_gmt":"2015-11-07T09:00:14","slug":"update-home-decor-with-embroidered-pillow-wraps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/sewing-2\/update-home-decor-with-embroidered-pillow-wraps\/","title":{"rendered":"Update Home Decor with a Pillow Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69709\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2884-imp.jpg\" width=\"586\" height=\"440\" alt=\"How To Make A Pillow Band Wrap by Nancy Zieman\" title=\"How To Sew A Pillow Band Wrap by Nancy Zieman\" \/>You can easily change your home d\u00e9cor with a little fabric and a great embroidery design with this pillow wrap project. Embroider a seasonal motif on fabric or choose an elegant fabric design to complement your d\u00e9cor.\u00a0Then, follow these simple directions to create a pillow wrap, or two! We&#8217;ve made this pillow wrap two-sided, which will save time, fabric, and add a splash to the family room all year \u2019round.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>5\/8 yd. Quilted Fabric<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">20&#8243; Pillow Form<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7&#8243; of 3\/4&#8243; Sew-in Hook and Loop Tape\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1-1\/8 yd.<a title=\"Pellon ShirTailor Interfacing\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Pellon ShirTailor Interfacing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>3\/8&#8243; <a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wrap \u2018n Fuse<\/a> (Jumbo) Piping from Clover<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"5-in-1 Sliding Gauge\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5-in-1 Sliding Gauge<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Non-Permanent Marking Pen<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Optional, Madeira Rayon Embroidery Thread<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Optional,\u00a0Tear-Away Stabilizer<\/li>\n<li>Optional, Iron Safe-Iron Plate Create the Pillow:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the quilted fabric and hook &amp; loop tape<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to create the pillow cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35509\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_1\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut quilted fabric to<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> the following sizes: <\/span>Pillow Front: Cut one\u00a021&#8243; square. Pillow Back: Cut two 13&#8243; x 21&#8243; rectangles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Serge or zigzag along one long edge of each pillow back rectangle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35510\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_2\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"432\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Center the hook side of hook and loop tape\u00a01-1\/2&#8243; from one back finished edge, and <a title=\"I sew For Fun Heart Shaped Pins\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pin<\/a>. Center the loop side of hook and loop tape<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>1-1\/2&#8243; from one back finished edge, and pin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35512\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_4\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Fold finished edges 3&#8243; toward the wrong side. <a title=\"I Sew For fun Heart Shaped Pin\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use a 2&#8243; seam allowance to hem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35513\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_5\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Overlap the pillow back pieces, aligning the hook and loop tape.<\/li>\n<li>Baste the pillow back at each side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35515\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_7\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50960 alignleft\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Note-From-Team-Nancy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><\/div>\n<div><em>Eliminate wimpy pillow corners by removing excess fabric at each corner.<\/em><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Measure in 1\/2&#8243; at each corner, front and back. Mark with a<a title=\"I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<strong>pen.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35516\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_8\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35517\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_9\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Measure in 4&#8243; from each edge and place a mark with a<a title=\"I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>pen<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35518\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_10\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35519\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_11\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect marks to make a small triangle wedge.<\/li>\n<li>Remove excess fabric by cutting along marked line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35520\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_12\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"432\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Match right sides of pillow front and pillow back. <a title=\"I Sew For Heart Shaped Pins\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pin.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35521\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_13\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance to sew completely around the pillow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Note-From-Team-Nancy1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50961 alignleft\" title=\"Note From Team Nancy\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Note-From-Team-Nancy1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"72\"><\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Remove excess batting from the corner areas.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35522\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_14\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn the pillow right side out.<\/li>\n<li>Insert <span style=\"color: #000000;\">pillow form<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\">Create the Two-Sided Decorative Pillow Wrap\/Band<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut two 5-1\/2&#8243;x 39-1\/4&#8243; rectangles from each black fabric and <a title=\"Pellon ShirTailor Interfacing\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pellon ShirTailor<\/span><\/span> fusible interfacing.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Follow the manufacturer\u2019s directions to fuse the <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a title=\"Pellon ShirTailor Interfacing\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShirTailor\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span>to the wrong side of the decorative fabric bands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_14a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35523\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_14a\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_14a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a>\u00a0Optional: If you\u2019d like to add embroidery to your pillow wrap, follow these steps:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hoop <\/span>Tear-Away Stabilizer<span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Use <span style=\"color: #000000;\">painter\u2019s tape<\/span> to center the decorative band in the embroidery hoop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35524\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_15\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stitch your embroidery design to the center of the fabric band. We chose to embroider the word, \u201cJoy\u201d\u2014in a script included with our Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35525\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_16\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the tape and fabric band from the hoop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_17.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35526\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_17\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To make a reversible pillow wrap, use\u00a0painter\u2019s tape\u00a0to center the second fabric band in the embroidery hoop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35524\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_15\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a second embroidery design\u00a0to apply to the reverse fabric band. We chose Valentine hearts in three sizes\u2014a design included with our Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35527\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_18\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_19.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35528\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_19\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"432\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove tape and fabric from hoop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Easily Create and Apply Piping Trim<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For this step, cut two 2-3\/4&#8243; x 20&#8243;\u00a0crosswise fabric strips, and two 18-1\/2&#8243; <\/span>piping<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0lengths. To create piping,\u00a0<\/span>follow the instructions included with the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wrap \u2018n Fuse Piping<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35529\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_20\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Simply center the <a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">piping<\/a> in the fabric strip and wrap fabric around the <a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">piping<\/a>. Press.<\/li>\n<li>Stop pressing 4&#8243; from each piping end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_22.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35531\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_22\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>At each end, cut fabric\u00a01&#8243; longer than <a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">piping<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35530\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_21\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fold each fabric end in half.<\/li>\n<li>Fold a 45\u00b0\u00a0angle, meeting the cut end with the edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_23.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35532\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_23\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Press.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_24.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35533\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_24\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Center and pin <a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">piping<\/a> along the long edges of decorative bands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_25.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35534\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_25\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"216\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a zipper foot to baste the <a title=\"Wrap&#039;N Fuse Piping\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">piping<\/a> to the band.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_26.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35535\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_26\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Matching right sides, join the decorative fabric bands along the top and bottom lengths. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stitch using a 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Leave a 4&#8243; opening along one long edge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_27.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35536\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_27\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>At opening, press seam allowances open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_28.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35537\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_28\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Pull one short end into the decorative band, matching seams and right sides together.<a title=\"I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Pins\" href=\"https:\/\/shopNZP.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Pin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the opening on the outside as you work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_29.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35538\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_29\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance to completely\u00a0sew around the short end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_30.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35539\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_30\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn the decorative band right side out through the opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_31.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35540\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_31\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"432\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Press using the Iron Safe\u00a0shield on your iron\u2014to prevent shine from ironing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_33.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35541\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_33\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_33.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Slip the band over the pillow. Voila!<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69709\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_2884-imp.jpg\" width=\"586\" height=\"440\" alt=\"How To Make A Pillow Band Wrap by Nancy Zieman\" title=\"How To Sew A Pillow Band Wrap by Nancy Zieman\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Sew a Pillow Wrap for any holiday or occasion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_35.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35542\" title=\"EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_35\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/EmbroideryPillowWrap_NancyZieman_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15.21px;\">If you are new to machine embroidery, you may want to watch <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a title=\"Sewing With Nancy\" href=\"https:\/\/pbswisconsin.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sewing With Nancy<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span> for more machine embroidery tips and ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Embroidery Lessons on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/pbswisconsin.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sewing With Nancy<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Polish your embroidery skills by watching <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pbswisconsin.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Machine Embroidery in Six Easy Lessons Part One<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pbswisconsin.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machine Embroidery in Six Easy Lessons Part Two,<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">with guest Eileen Roche\u00a0<\/span><\/span>on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pbswisconsin.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Best of Sewing With Nancy<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpt4.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"The Best of Sewing With Nancy TV Show Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boSWN-print-web-logo-2blus1.jpg\" alt=\"The Best of Sewing With Nancy TV Show hosted by Nancy Zieman\" width=\"354\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpt4.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpt4.org\/wpt-video\/sewing-nancy\/sewing-nancy-machine-embroidery-fundamentals-part-1\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Happy Sewing,<\/p>\n<p>Team Nancy Zieman<\/p>\n<p>Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"NZP-logo-2\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/NZP-logo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC\" width=\"162\" height=\"109\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>Content in this feed is \u00a9 copyright 2018 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. 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