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-unique
-a lot of detail
Why I choose this as my final design
I choose this final design because it is different and unique. As I was drawing it up I took special care in making it look professional. I made this pillow as a gift to my brother, as he like’s this rock band. I had a look at a lot of designs on the internet and then designed my own. The skull leading fire. All the lettering and the symbol on the back of the pillow all represent the band Metallica.

Evaluation
Criteria for success
How well you did
How you could improve
Not go over our budget of $30.
I went well as I didn’t go over the budget at $17.00
I bought a lot of fabric and have left over, maybe for next time.
Making a pillow that’s unique.
I think I did a good job at doing this as my pillow was black and had a distinctive design, while others in my class had bright colours their pillow.
I could have made my pillow more unique by making it a different shape like a circle, rather than a rectangle.
Good quality pillow that doesn’t fall apart.
Excellent, quality is the word that describes my pillow, it is sewn strongly, the beads are well sewed on, the appliqué doesn’t fall off and much more.
I could have improved by doing blanket stich around the appliqué to make it stronger than it already is.
Time management
I used my time well as I finished on the last lesson we had.
There was a number of ways of making my pillow easier, but you always learn from the first time.
made from recycled materials
No recycled materials were used in this project.
The project could have had a bit more thought to it.
a comfortable pillow
My pillow is not really a pillow for sleeping on as it’s very small, smaller than I imagined it to be and has beading on it which is made for decoration. It will sit on the bed with a bunch of other pillows. It looks O.K.
I could improve by making my pillow bigger and instead of beading I could do something fancy like machine embroidery.
two or more design techniques
I did 3 decorative techniques appliqué, beading and using the fabric crayons which I enjoyed.
I could have done even more techniques by doing blanket stich around the appliqué or even beading in other colours.
Design Process
This took a lot of time and I had many ideas which I put down on paper. I decided to go ahead with the Rock band design because it was different and I wanted to give it to my brother as a gift.
How well you did
I did very well. My design turned out just the way I had planned it and even better when it came together. I felt so proud of my work and received many comments from classmates.
How you could improve
I wasn’t expecting the pillow to turn out so small. I should have taken more care when drawing up the initial measurements. I have learned from my mistake and will be attempting to make another one.

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Final drawing
+Plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-stands out
-not comfortable to sleep on
-‘Metallica’ band name
-intricate work
-take long to do all the beading
-very eye catching
-decorative piece only
-different techniques applied
-time consuming
-unique
-a lot of detail

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1st Drawing
+Plus
-Minus
* Interesting
-unique
-plain
- the pillow can face any way
Stands out
-uses a lot of appliqué
-eye catching
-different techniques applied
-comfortable to sleep on
-a decorative piece
-can out the pillow any way you want, both sides are decorated
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2nd Drawing
+Plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-using different techniques
-looks to busy
-Shape like an owl
-both sides decorated
-would take too long to do all the hand embroidery
-can face both ways
-unique
-decorative piece only
-very eye catching
-not comfortable to sleep on
-stands out
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3rd drawing
+plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-very eye catching
-Doesn’t have different techniques
-can face both ways
-both sides decorated
-uses to much appliqué
-name of bands on both sides of the pillow
-unique
-plain
-say’s the band ‘black Sabbath’ in a cross shape
-stands out
-comfortable to sleep on

Step 4 – Peel of the Vlisoflex from your fabric
Step 5 – Iron on your design (Note: put baking paper on top of design before ironing)
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Seamseam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm

Step 4 – Add the bead then bring your thread back through to the back securing your bead in place.
Step 5 – Bring the thread back up closely on the other side of the bead, put the needle through the bead again and back through to the back.
from Step 2.2
Appliqué
Sep 1 – Draw your design on the Vliesoflex
Step 4 – Peel of the Vlisoflex from your fabric
Step 5 – Iron on your design (Note: put baking paper on top of design before ironing)
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Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge

Decorative Techniques and Procedures
- Applique
- Beading
- Seam
- Corner Seam
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Materials and equipment I am using:
- Black Fabric
- Grey Fabric
- Chalk
- Pins
- Vlisoflex
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- Scissors
- Beads and beading needle
- Black thread
- Fabric Crayons
- Ruler
- Iron
- Sewing machine and all added equipment
Beading
Step 1 – Choose the colour and type of beads for your design
Step 2 – Use a beading needle, put through a thread about 60cm long and tie a knot.
Step 3 – Secure your thread on the back of the fabric and come through to the front.
Step 4 – Add the bead then bring your thread back through to the back securing your bead in place.
Step 5 – Bring the thread back up closely on the other side of the bead, put the needle through the bead again and back through to the back.
Step 6 – Repeat from Step 2.
Appliqué
Sep 1 – Draw your design on the Vliesoflex
Step 2 – Iron the Vlisoflex on the wrong side of the fabric
Step 3 – Cut out your design
Step 4 – Peel of the Vlisoflex from your fabric
Step 5 – Iron on your design (Note: put baking paper on top of design before ironing)
Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm
Step 3 – Sew reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end, removing pins as you go
Step 4 – Press
Step – Remove loose threads
Corner Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm
Step 3 – Sew reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end
Step 4 – Press and stop when 1cm from the edge
Step 5 – Take up the lever and turn your fabric diagonally, just slightly then turn your stitch width control knob.
Step 6 – Repeat until your fabric is back where it started but now with a corner seam
Step 7 – Continue sewing

Decorative Techniques and Procedures
- Applique
- Beading
- Seam
- Corner Seam
Materials and equipment I am using:
- Black Fabric
- Grey Fabric
- Chalk
- Pins
- Vlisoflex
- Scissors
- Beads and beading needle
- Black thread
- Fabric Crayons
- Ruler
- Iron
- Sewing machine and all added equipment
Beading
Step 1 – Choose the colour and type of beads for your design
Step 2 – Use a beading needle, put through a thread about 60cm long and tie a knot.
Step 3 – Secure your thread on the back of the fabric and come through to the front.
Step 4 – Add the bead then bring your thread back through to the back securing your bead in place.
Step 5 – Bring the thread back up closely on the other side of the bead, put the needle through the bead again and back through to the back.
Step 6 – Repeat from Step 2.
Appliqué
Sep 1 – Draw your design on the Vliesoflex
Step 2 – Iron the Vlisoflex on the wrong side of the fabric
Step 3 – Cut out your design
Step 4 – Peel of the Vlisoflex from your fabric
Step 5 – Iron on your design (Note: put baking paper on top of design before ironing)
Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm
Step 3 – Sew reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end, removing pins as you go
Step 4 – Press
Step – Remove loose threads
Corner Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm
Step 3 – Sew reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end
Step 4 – Press and stop when 1cm from the edge
Step 5 – Take up the lever and turn your fabric diagonally, just slightly then turn your stitch width control knob.
Step 6 – Repeat until your fabric is back where it started but now with a corner seam
Step 7 – Continue sewing
1st Drawing
+Plus
-Minus
* Interesting
-unique
-plain
- the pillow can face any way
Stands out
-uses a lot of appliqué
-eye catching
-different techniques applied
-comfortable to sleep on
-a decorative piece
-can out the pillow any way you want, both sides are decorated
2nd Drawing
+Plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-using different techniques
-looks to busy
-Shape like an owl
-both sides decorated
-would take too long to do all the hand embroidery
-can face both ways
-unique
-decorative piece only
-very eye catching
-not comfortable to sleep on
-stands out
3rd drawing
+plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-very eye catching
-Doesn’t have different techniques
-can face both ways
-both sides decorated
-uses to much appliqué
-name of bands on both sides of the pillow
-unique
-plain
-say’s the band ‘black Sabbath’ in a cross shape
-stands out
-comfortable to sleep on
Final drawing
+Plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-stands out
-not comfortable to sleep on
-‘Metallica’ band name
-intricate work
-take long to do all the beading
-very eye catching
-decorative piece only
-different techniques applied
-time consuming
-unique
-a lot of detail

Decorative Techniques and Procedures
- Applique
- Beading
- Seam
- Corner Seam
Materials and equipment I am using:
- Black Fabric
- Grey Fabric
- Chalk
- Pins
- Vlisoflex
- Scissors
- Beads and beading needle
- Black thread
- Fabric Crayons
- Ruler
- Iron
- Sewing machine and all added equipment
Beading
Step 1 – Choose the colour and type of beads for your design
Step 2 – Use a beading needle, put through a thread about 60cm long and tie a knot.
Step 3 – Secure your thread on the back of the fabric and come through to the front.
Step 4 – Add the bead then bring your thread back through to the back securing your bead in place.
Step 5 – Bring the thread back up closely on the other side of the bead, put the needle through the bead again and back through to the back.
Step 6 – Repeat from Step 2.
Appliqué
Sep 1 – Draw your design on the Vliesoflex
Step 2 – Iron the Vlisoflex on the wrong side of the fabric
Step 3 – Cut out your design
Step 4 – Peel of the Vlisoflex from your fabric
Step 5 – Iron on your design (Note: put baking paper on top of design before ironing)
Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm
Step 3 – Sew reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end, removing pins as you go
Step 4 – Press
Step – Remove loose threads
Corner Seam
Step 1 – Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step 2 – Set machine stitch length 2.5cm
Step 3 – Sew reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end
Step 4 – Press and stop when 1cm from the edge
Step 5 – Take up the lever and turn your fabric diagonally, just slightly then turn your stitch width control knob.
Step 6 – Repeat until your fabric is back where it started but now with a corner seam
Step 7 – Continue sewing
1st Drawing
+Plus
-Minus
* Interesting
-unique
-plain
- the pillow can face any way
Stands out
-uses a lot of appliqué
-eye catching
-different techniques applied
-comfortable to sleep on
-a decorative piece
-can out the pillow any way you want, both sides are decorated
2nd Drawing
+Plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-using different techniques
-looks to busy
-Shape like an owl
-both sides decorated
-would take too long to do all the hand embroidery
-can face both ways
-unique
-decorative piece only
-very eye catching
-not comfortable to sleep on
-stands out
3rd drawing
+plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-very eye catching
-Doesn’t have different techniques
-can face both ways
-both sides decorated
-uses to much appliqué
-name of bands on both sides of the pillow
-unique
-plain
-say’s the band ‘black Sabbath’ in a cross shape
-stands out
-comfortable to sleep on
Final drawing
+Plus
-Minus
*Interesting
-stands out
-not comfortable to sleep on
-‘Metallica’ band name
-intricate work
-take long to do all the beading
-very eye catching
-decorative piece only
-different techniques applied
-time consuming
-unique
-a lot of detail

4)Un-picker
Put the lid on when your finish using it, when in use concentrate on what you’re doing not on others.
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5)Sewing machine, over-locker
When using the sewing machine always concentrate on what you’re doing or you could injure yourself.
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Experiments done in class
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{Appliqué.jpg} Appliqué
Step 1place the pall on the wrong side of your fabric, then iron it onStep2when cooled, draw on your design on the pall on.Step3cut out your shapeStep4pill off the pall onStep5iron on the shape, on another piece of fabric.
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Step1
Pin fabric 1.5cm from raw edge
Step2
set machine stitch length 2 1/2
Step3
sew,reversing 3 stitches at the beginning and end.Remove pins as you go
Step4
Remove loose threads
Step5
Press
Independent research
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Cotton
Cotton is a soft fiber that we use in everyday life especially clothes and even medical material such as cotton balls bandages and cotton sanitary towels.Cotton plants usually begin to grow several weeks after sowing, about two months later when the pods are about the size of a chestnut it will split open and you we see a little cotton fiber we than take off the seed, keeping the cotton fluff which is combed and twisted into cotton thread.cotton can be found in many different area's of the world like Australia, America, Africa, Pakistan and many more.
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