SINGER PROJECTS Accent Pillow with Free-Motion Stitching PROJECT SKILL LEVEL:

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1 SINGER PROJECTS Accent Pillow with Free-Motion Stitching This small accent pillow features free-motion stitching and 3D embellishments. Although this project sheet provides instructions for using these techniques to make a pillow, the very same techniques can be used to create a quilt block, table runner, bridal ring bearer pillow, table centerpiece, and much more --- simply adjust the fabric requirements as desired! PROJECT SKILL LEVEL:

2 Shopping List Use this convenient checklist to ensure you have all required materials in your sewing room, or take it with you when you shop for supplies. o 1 large silk hydrangea flower (or other silk flower with small petals) o Two 10 x 10 (25cm x 25cm) squares of main pillow fabric o One 11 x 11 (28cm x 28cm) square of tulle o Two 10 x 10 (25cm x 25cm) squares of low loft fusible batting o Fiber Fill (to stuff pillow) o All-purpose thread for construction o Rayon thread in color that blends with silk flower petals and fabric o Sew-on beads (optional) o Hand sewing needle o Darning/Embroidery Foot o Darning Plate (to cover feed teeth, not needed if machine has Drop Feed feature)

3 Sewing Directions (Note: Seam allowances are ½ ) 1. Apply the fusible batting to the wrong sides of each main fabric square. Set aside for now. 2. Remove several petals from the purchased silk flower. Press with a warm iron. 3. Arrange petals on top of one main fabric square.

4 4. Place the tulle over the petals and fabric. Pin in place to secure. 5. Set the machine for free-motion sewing as follows: Remove the All-Purpose Foot and presser foot holder and attach the Darning/Embroidery Foot. Disengage the feed teeth (for machines without the Drop Feed feature, feed teeth are disengaged by covering them with a Darning Plate; for machines with Drop Feed, move the Feed Teeth lever to lower feed teeth). Thread the bobbin with all-purpose thread and the top of the machine with the rayon thread. 6. Holding the fabric with both hands, manually move the fabric in a meandering motion while stepping on the foot control. Stitch around the outside of the petals, securing them in place between the main fabric and the tulle. The meandering stitching doesn t need to be perfect! You can also stitch in and around the centers of each flower, if desired. Be sure to remove the pins as you come to them and take care not to stitch over the pins.

5 7. When all stitching has been completed, lay the piece on a flat surface. Arrange some of the remaining flower petals randomly on top of the tulle. Set these 3D embellishments into position by placing a bead in the flower center and stitch with a hand sewing needle through all layers to secure. 8. Trim away the excess tulle from around the outside of the main fabric. Pin the pillow front and pillow back together with right sides facing one another. 9. Remove the Darning Embroidery Foot and attach the regular presser foot holder and All-Purpose Foot. Remove the rayon thread from the top of the machine and thread with all-purpose thread. Re-engage the feed teeth (for machines without drop feed, remove the Darning Plate; for machines with drop feed, move the Drop Feed Lever back into position, then turn the handwheel toward you one full revolution to re-engage the feed teeth). 10. Stitch all around the pillow, leaving an opening at one side to allow for stuffing the pillow. Clip corners (to help reduce bulk when the pillow is turned right side out), then turn the pillow right side out. Stuff lightly with fiber-fill stuffing. Handsew the opening to finish. For more information on free-motion sewing, visit the SINGER YouTube Channel and view our video on using the Darning/Embroidery Foot at: