I found some giant (1″) rickrack in the fabric store the other day and knew I just had to use it for something. My mind immediately went toward showcasing the scalloped edge only, allowing it to take on a classic, sculptural element rather than a be too young or sweet.
I love that the black against white makes it feel like more of a luxe edging that pops.
It wasn’t too difficult, and you don’t need a sewing machine! If you like where this is going, KEEP READING for the full instructions!
Materials:
- 1″ or 3/4″ rickrack (mine is from Joann Fabrics)
- Stitch Witchery
- A plain pillowcase
- An iron
ONE cut into and around the very edge of the pillowcase’s folded hem. TWO turn either side of the edge inward and THREE iron into place .
FOUR sandwich the rickrack in between two pieces of stitch witchery. FIVE nestle the rickrack and surrounding stitch witchery into the ironed edge of your pillowcase.
Work in sections. Don’t try to align all of the rickrack and fusing together at the beginning. Just arrange about 5 inch sections, iron to fuse, then move onto the next 5 inch section.
And you’re done! Enjoy your new pillowcases, or move onto something else (I’m thinking of doing an entire duvet)!
Have a marvelous Thursday!
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So lovely…you should definitely do the duvet too!
Love it! You make rick rack classy.
this is just so great!
I love ric-rack almost as much as I do pom-poms…this looks so great! The black on white makes it classy and more grown-up. Great project!
Cassie – I bought both rickrack and pompoms on this trip! Great minds…
I love those pillows
love this and may have to try it (i’m not crafty inclined)
Ooooh pretty! Always a bit fan of little details like these
Colleen shared your Blog. House of Earnest
I love rickrack!
I love your Blog! Great Job!
Colleen’s right, you are quite Talented!
Cherie
I love it!!!!
This looks great – it looks so modern rather than cutesy. Will add this to my DIY list.
Lotts x
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I will have to try this – I like that it’s home made but not cutesy. Do you think that it will hold up pretty well in the washer/dryer?
Hi Stephanie,
I have a few items that use stitch witchery that have held up well in the wash, you’ve just really got to use a lot of heat and make sure it melts thoroughly. Also, if you do sew at all, running a stitch down it would be most secure.
You amaze me with your crafty ideas.
I need you to give me Stitch Witch lessons! I have a few things I want to try it on but am just too nervous that I’ll blow it. Is it super easy to use?