How To's:

Templates for arch windows, chair cushions & window seats:

1. Use colored chalk to make templates for arch windows and chair cushions. (chalk easily makes an impression of any edge)
2. Use blue masking tape to hold template paper in place while drawing a template of a window. (blue masking tape is less adhesive & will not harm paint like regular masking tape)
3. All templates should be rolled & never folded.
4. Always label templates with the following information:
   1. Window: Name of client, room, room side, top of window and actual written dimensions of window.
   2. Cushion: Name of client, room, back & front of chair, actual written dimensions of chair or window seat, tie placement, number of chairs, & type of fill.

Gathering formula:

1. 2½ X fulness: (divide perimeter to be covered by 22) Ex: 20" x 30" queen sham = 100" of perimeter to be covered. (100" ) 22" = 4½) 4½ widths are needed for each sham. Each full width should be gathered to 22".
2. 3 X fullness: (divide perimeter to be covered by 18) Ex: 20" x 30" queen sham = 100" of perimeter to be covered. (100") 18" = 5½) 5½ widths are needed for each sham. Each full width should be gathered to 18".

Glue Basting:

1. Using Rowley Trim Adhesive, apply a small amount of glue in the seam allowance area and press with iron to set glue. (Glue basting stops fabric from shifting while sewing.)
2. Glue basting can be used to match print fabrics. (see How To's - Matching print fabrics)
3. When the glue dries it is safe to sew over glue.

Matching fabric prints:

1. Option 1:
   1. With right sides together, fold selvage of top panel back until print matches on both panels. (see diagram 1)
       
      
       
   2. Press fold.
   3. Pin fold, checking face fabric side to make sure print matches.
   4. With the seam pinned, hold fabric taut & top stitch as close as possible to the fold. (see diagram 2)
       
      
       
2. Option 2:
   1. With right sides together, fold selvage of top panel back until print matches on both panels. (see diagram 3)
       
      
       
   2. Press fold. Place DoFix tape or use small amount of Rowley's Trim Adhesive next to fold. (see diagram 4) (Do not use Millennium Tape, Millennium can not be sewn over.)
       
      
       
   3. Fold bottom seam allowance over on top of DoFix tape or Rowley's Trim Adhesive and press.
      (see diagram 4)
   4. After pressing, stitch down the press mark.
   5. Stitch on the same side of fabric as the tape was placed. (see diagram 5)