How NOT to Finish a Cross Stitch Pillow (And How I Actually Do It) | Flosstube Extra

*IN THIS VIDEO*
- Watch me completely fail at adding piping (mistakes were made!).
- Why I absolutely hate stuffing pillows from the back.
- My step-by-step, stress-free tutorial for the perfect bottom-stuffed pillow finish.

Plus, stick around for the post-mortem at the end! I compare different stuffing materials (including a few you might not expect) so you can get the exact weight and feel you want for your finishes.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get a smooth, full pillow — this is the video.

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🕑 *CHAPTERS*

00:00 - Intro & Episode Preview
01:03 - Act 1: The Piping Disaster
13:46 - Act 2: The Pivot
14:48 - Act 3: Prepping and Stuffing a Split Back
30:38 - Step 1: Pepping and Sewing the Pocket
37:55 - Step 2: Sewing the Pillow
41:08 - Step 3: The Secret to a Hidden Seam
44:08 - Step 4: Filling the Pillow from the Bottom
45:36 - Side-by-Side Post Mortem


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*MATERIALS*
- Poly Pellets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N6XZ52?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzemil0e17-20&creativeASIN=B074N6XZ52&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.LDM73TFV1HNW&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1
- Lizard Litter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMS7Z8C3?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzemil0e17-20&creativeASIN=B0BMS7Z8C3&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.LDM73TFV1HNW&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
- Sawdust




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