Monkey pillow. DIY pillow for the New Year: patterns.

Summary the previous part. Boy Leo asks his mother to sew pillows for all family members. Mom successfully fulfills the first important assignment - she does it with the lion applique. What awaits her next ???

Us you will need:
- a mountain of scraps, which we used to make a lion,
- non-woven fabric,
- two squares of contrasting colors for a pillowcase,
- plastic spout,
- two black beads,
- printed material.

Let's get to work!

1. Preparation of parts.

For work I used an illustration found on the Internet.

Let's print it out and cut it out of paper, and then cut out the following details on the fabric:
- 2 hind legs,
- 2 feet,
- 2 handles,
- 2 palms,
- tail,
- torso,
- tummy,
- head,
- the whites of the eyes,
- muzzle,
- 4 identical circles with allowances for the outer part of the ears,
- 2 identical cups for the inside of the ears.

All parts, except for the outer part of the ears, should be glued with non-woven material.

To make ears, put the part of the inner part of the ear on the part of the outer part with the wrong side on the front side and stitch it in a zigzag.

Then fold with the front sides inward two parts of the outer part (one with a stitched circle, the other without) and grind them, leaving a small hole for turning out. Cut the allowance close to the edge, turn the part out, iron it out.

2. Making an applique.

We spread the details of the legs on one of the squares of the pillowcase and sew them in a zigzag.

Lay out the details of the feet on top. Adjust in a zigzag.

Then the tail.

We attach the details of the handles. Adjust in a zigzag.

Above - palms.

Lay the torso detail on top. Setting up.

We put the tummy on top and also tweak it.

We put the ears on the base, cover the open sections with the head detail. Zigzag the head detail.

We tune the whites of the eyes on top.

Put the muzzle on top. Setting up.

Sew beads in place of the eyes. Glue the nose with a glue gun.

3. Making a pillow.

Fold the pillowcase details with the front side inward. Sew along the edges, leaving a small area unsewn. Cut the corners close to the line.

We turn out the pillowcase. We fill with padding polyester. We sew the hole manually.

Another pillow is ready. Dad's copy is next. Attention: question. What African beast did the boy Leo suggest to depict on his father's pillow? I look forward to your options!

It doesn't matter if decorative pillows are sewn with your own hands or bought, they will organically fit into the decor of the room. However, the first option will save you from grueling shopping in search of a pillow of the right style, color, material. Sew beautiful pillows DIY decorative on the sofa is quite simple, many schemes are so simple that even a novice needlewoman can handle them.

The variety of this accessory, which you can get acquainted with in the photo, excites the imagination: animals, roses, letters, flowers, puffs. Can be sewn sofa cushions any shape - a rose or a turtle, and for any occasion.

Materials and tools

For sewing any pillow, certain materials will be required:

fabrics;
stuffing;
decoration elements;
threads;
tools.

Fabrics

The fabric is the main element when sewing any type of pillow. When choosing, the most important thing is to turn on the imagination and choose the option that suits the texture and color. It can be linen, cotton, upholstery fabric, knitwear, jeans, felt, fleece and even fur.

There are a number of materials most commonly used for sewing decorative pillows:

fleece and flock;
linen and cotton;
plush and velor;
sackcloth;
satin and velvet;
jeans;
artificial and natural fur;
skin and dermantin.

Often fabrics are combined, but in this case their own rules apply, since, for example, it is impossible to combine "non-stretching" options with stretch.

When choosing a fabric, you should be guided by some rules:

the material of the pillow does not have to be combined with the upholstery of the sofa, bed, armchairs. This accessory may well be a kind of accent in the interior of the room;
match colors. For example, if green shades prevail in the interior, then the pillow can be made of blue, yellow or blue fabric;
when choosing material with a pattern or pattern, make sure that it is lively and relaxed. Patterns in the form of flowers or fruits look good, as well as a cell and plant motifs;
there is a way to check if the material is suitable for making a decorative pillow. Look closely at the material in good light for 1 minute, then close your eyes. If you see bright spots or flashes in front of your eyes, then this is not a suitable option;
for a pillow in a children's room, you should choose materials of all colors of the rainbow with drawings in the form of your favorite fairy-tale characters;
when choosing a fabric, it is important to consider the purpose of the product. If it is to be used for sleeping, then the fabric should be soft and pleasant to the touch. For exclusively decorative items, you can choose dense fabric;
if you want to make the interior more calm, choose a dark material, light and bright colors will make the atmosphere more energetic and lively;
if you plan to use down or feathers as a filler, then you will need a denser fabric that can hold the filler inside the product;
give preference to versatile cotton fabrics;
silk is famous for the fact that products made from it stand out with a cool surface;
brocade is best used for decorative pillows in the bedroom;
one of the main criteria for choosing a material is ease of maintenance.

Padding

All fillers for decorative pillows can be divided into:

natural;
vegetable;
artificial and synthetic.

Natural

Since ancient times, natural materials such as down, feathers and wool have been used as pillow stuffing. The main advantages of materials are that they perfectly retain heat, do not wrinkle and do not go astray.

As for the disadvantages, these are moisture absorption and the fact that in natural material Often, various small animals and bacteria start up, because of which the pillow can cause allergies. Such products require special care.

Vegetable

Recently, more and more often used for stuffing decorative pillows medicinal herbs, buckwheat husk, hop cones, bamboo. Many people prefer this kind of stuffing, believing that it has a beneficial effect on the well-being and health of a person. In fact, this is not the case. The fact is that the smell of some herbs can cause headaches. In addition, absorbing moisture vegetable filler damp, begins to rot. Decorative pillows with plant filling require special care and frequent replacement of the filling.

Artificial and synthetic

The most commonly used synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, synthetic fluff, holofiber, polyester materials. All these materials are hypoallergenic, non-toxic, do not absorb moisture. The only downside is that such materials over time are pressed, caked. It is best to choose a holofiber that is soft to the touch and is machine washable very well. The best choice as a filler will be firetech or synthetic fluff, which do not get confused, hypoallergenic, products with them restore their original appearance without any problems. Roller pillows can be filled with foam rubber.

What should be discarded as stuffing for a pillow is cotton wool, as it will break off very soon and the product will take on an unsightly look. It is better to dwell on a padding polyester, although this material can also lose volume over time.

If there are no funds to purchase special filling material, then you can use what is at hand. For example, a pillow can be stuffed with fur or leftover fabric, although in this case the product will not be very neat.

In addition to commonly used materials, they are often used:

cotton wool - the material quickly gets lost, because of which the product loses its original shape. Cotton wool can only be used for pillows intended solely for decorative purposes;
fur - suitable as a filler only when using coarse, durable fabrics;
silicone balls are soft, safe material suitable for baby pillows.

When choosing a filler, you should remember some rules:

you can use only hypoallergenic fillers;
the filling material must keep its shape;
the material should not be too soft, even or too hard;
the filler should be easy to wash.

Threads should be chosen not only for quality, but also for combination with fabric. In this case, the thickness is also important, so for more thick fabric more durable options will be required. When working, you may need floss threads, which are excellent for making decorative seams or making decorative brushes.

When choosing the right thread, knowledge about what sewing threads exist will help:

cotton - the most common type of thread, 100% cotton. Suitable for sewing cotton fabrics. You should not use them for stretching fabrics, as when pulling cotton threads can break;
polyester - dense threads, which can often have a wax or silicone coating. Suitable for working with stretch fabrics, synthetics, knits and stretch fabrics;
viscose - embroidery threads with which you can create smooth stitches;
nylon - strong thread suitable for light and regular synthetic fabrics;
silk - strong thread for silk and wool. Such threads will not leave marks on the fabric, moreover, they are very elastic;
woolen - suitable for embroidery and processing the edges of heavy fabrics;
metal - most often found in gold, silver or bronze. Used for embroidery and decoration of things.

There are also some rules to follow when choosing threads:

threads should be chosen not only by color, but also by thickness, which should correspond to the thickness of the fabric;
if a sewing machine is used for sewing, then the lower and upper threads in it must be the same;
a thin thread on a dense fabric will break off, and a thick thread on a thin fabric will tighten the product, spoiling appearance;
if it is not possible to choose threads to match the fabric, then you should take threads 1-2 shades darker than the fabric, so the stitches will be less noticeable.

Tools

To make a pillow, you will definitely need the following tools:

scissors;
needles;
crayon, soap or pencil (for transferring the pattern to the fabric);
pattern modeling paper;
hook or knitting needles (if knitted elements are assumed in the product);
sewing machine.

Decorating methods

Even the most ordinary-looking pillow can be turned into a real work of art if you use the right kind of decoration.

Colors

The easiest way to create an original design is to sew decorative pillows in different colors. Choose several options for matching fabrics in color and texture, make pillows and place them on the sofa. Also, when sewing, you can use elements in the background upholstery, which also looks very original.

Here are some tips to help you choose the color and pattern of your decorative pillow:

if you plan to sew two pillows for one side of the sofa, then it is better to make one of them monochromatic, and the other with a color pattern, like the first pillow;
for a large sofa, two solid-colored cushions around the edges will do. The color of the pillows should contrast with the color of the furniture. In addition to these products for the sofa, you can also make several patterned pillows with a pattern color that does not contrast with the color of the furniture;
for patterned pillows, you should choose prints in neutral colors: white, beige or cream;
try the method of mixing patterns, but the prints must necessarily have at least one common color;
give up the same type of pillows. If one product is with a floral print, then on the other you can use large pattern;
when making decorative pillows, give up the idea of \u200b\u200bdecorating the whole room with the same products. Cushions for sofas and armchairs may differ in color and pattern, but at the same time should be in harmony with each other and the surrounding interior.

Applications and printing

The product can be decorated with an applique, the drawing of which can be developed independently, or spied on the Internet. It's just not worth choosing an applique consisting of many elements, otherwise the work as a result will turn into a continuous flickering. The pattern should be simple and straightforward.

To do right choice and do not spoil the product, adhere to some rules:

flowers made of satin ribbons are suitable for decorating pillows in pastel colors. Similar flowers from ribbons of different colors look original;
you can bring to life the most intricate pattern with the help of fabric applique;
as a decoration for a pillow, you can use various details, knitted or crocheted;
you can use the fabric of old clothes as applique elements; sweaters are perfect for this;
the most popular elements of appliqués are lace, beads, sequins, buttons;
the pillow can even be painted, depicting a landscape or portrait on it with the help of special paints.

Form and fragments

For many, the shape of the future product is very important, which can be very diverse. An example of using a mold when sewing a pillow can be products in the form of flowers, animals, and so on. But it is better to avoid too complex forms, since it will be problematic to care for such products.

There are four main forms of throw pillows:

roller - suitable for decorating leather sofas;
square - the most suitable shape for decorative items. In addition, it is convenient to lie down or sit on such a pillow if necessary;
rectangular - balances the soft shapes of plump sofas;
round - will help soften the sharp lines of strict sofas.

You can combine products of different shapes. For example, a combination of square and rectangular products looks good.

Try using the patchwork technique when sewing, allowing you to create original and at the same time practical options.

Key element

Just one correctly selected element, called a key, can give grace to any pillow.

Here are just a few possible options for key elements:

it can be a simple button located in the center of the pillow, a small bow, frills or tassels. Moreover, these elements can be located not only in the center, but also on the side and in the corner of the product. It may not be an ordinary button, but covered with fabric, or with a bow sewn to it. With the help of buttons, you can create a simple pattern or even embroider your own name;
brushes will help to refine even the most common product;
instead of a brush, you can use a homemade pompom, which is sewn onto the corner of the pillow and not only decorates it, but also hides the last seam;
ribbons - ordinary satin ribbons can serve as a material for creating various volumetric drawings and patterns;
fleece or felt patterns.

Lace, knitting

Pillows with this kind of decor are somewhat difficult to make, but believe me, it's worth it. Lacy and knitted options provide an aesthetic effect and indicate that the mistress of the house has "golden" hands. These items are easy to wash by placing them in washing machine with a special care product for knitted items.

The pillow cover can be completely tied or knitted of some kind separate elementserving as decoration. Pillows with knitted braids or ornaments look beautiful. There are many patterns for knitting techniques, and you can make both a smooth surface and with ornaments.

Embroidery

If you know how to embroider, then you can easily create a real miracle by embroidering a colorful, original drawing on a sewn decorative pillow. But at the same time, remember some rules:

when embroidering, do not use beads, as this will be inconvenient in the future;
use the technique of cross-stitching, as the surface will get dirty and slip when used;
in the course of work, do not forget to make a continuous wide edging around the field, in which it is easy to hide the last seam.

Relief

The embossed decor includes fringes, frills, puffs, weaves, volumetric appliqués and much more. With the help of such elements, it is possible to achieve excellent aesthetic effects. But when choosing another intricate element, remember that in the future you will have to take care of this product and it can be difficult if you choose the wrong one.

Each type of overhead decor has its own characteristics:

decorative braid - the use of this element brings originality to the entire interior. To decorate the edges of the pillows, a variegated woolen braid is suitable. Woolen braid looks good in combination with velvet, satin and organza;
brushes - are an obligatory attribute when sewing decorative pillows made of brocade, velvet, silk, tapestry. Brushes can be made of mélange or linen threads, to which metallized thread is rarely added;
fringe - can become an ornament of even the most ordinary and seemingly nondescript decorative pillow. It is enough to attach a bright silk fringe or viscose fringe with the addition of glass beads to its edges and the pillow will take absolutely the new kind;
bows - making this kind of decoration is not difficult at all. It is enough to take a piece of fabric and tie it in the form of a bow.

For pregnant

Pregnancy is a great time, but there comes a period when it is difficult for a woman to find a comfortable position during rest, it is imperative to put something under her back. To do this, you can sew a special pillow for pregnant women in the form of a roller.

For her, you need about 2.5 m of cotton or satin fabric. A pillow for pregnant women is sewn in a few steps:

using the scheme, you need to make a pattern: fold the fabric in half, circle the template and cut out the part;

Pattern classic pillow for pregnant women, on the right - fold or middle of the fabric

Transfer the pattern to the fabric

Fold fabric cuts to get 2 pieces

Secure the fabric with pins

Carefully cut parts with seam allowances

cut out another one along the contours of the first;
we sew the received elements on sewing machineleaving a small opening. We turn the basis for the future pillow for pregnant women to the front side;

Sew the cover with a straight stitch along the entire contour except for the padding hole

Leave the area at the top of the product unsewn

Finish the edges

through the opening we fill the pillow with holofiber or other filler. Use a filler that is not allergic to pregnant women;

Turn the pillowcase right side out

Stuff the case with filler

we sew up the opening;

maternity pillow is ready.

The pillow can be decorated with various applications. Animal muzzles look original on rollers for pregnant women. This pillow is great for feeding your baby after childbirth.

For feeding twins

The wonderful time of pregnancy has passed, and you have become a happy mother of twins. And then the question arises of how to make the process of feeding the babies comfortable. After all, while you feed one, the other bursts into a scream. There is a way out - sew a special pillow for feeding twins in the form of a horseshoe or a crescent.

draw the pattern on a sheet of a suitable size;

transfer it to the fabric folded in half. Cut out the detail;
sew it from the inside out, leaving a small gap;
turn out and fill the feeding pillow with non-allergenic litter. Sew up the gap;
when feeding babies, the pillow may become dirty. So sew some covers for her to change as needed.

A pillow for feeding twins will give you the opportunity to feed babies at the same time, which means that they will have the same biorhythms. Animal pillows are especially popular among children. Often they become a difficult accessory for decorating a children's room or an item for a comfortable sleep, children use pillows as toys, hugs. Therefore, for the baby, you can sew original animal pillows - it can be an elephant, cat, frog or turtle.

Monkey

In order to sew toys for children or an accessory on a sofa in the form of a monkey with your own hands, you need to cut out a pattern, and then proceed according to the algorithm:

let's take an atlas chocolate color and cut out two parts of the monkey head from it;
on a coffee-colored gabardine, circle the face and cut it out;
further, it is necessary to cut out the ears: two parts from gabardine - this will be the front part, and two from satin - the back part;
using white non-woven fabric, it is necessary to duplicate the details of the muzzle and ears;
sew the front and back parts of the ears, leaving a small opening. Cut the edges with scissors;
the parts of the toy must be turned out and, having filled, sewn up, the ears are ready;
now you need to design the monkey's head. To do this, we sew a muzzle to its front part. We fasten the ears with pins;
attach the back of the head and sew in a circle on a sewing machine. Do not forget to leave a hole for filling the head;
after you turn the part out onto the front side, you get a funny monkey face. Now all that remains is to fill and sew it up;
further, we sew two small circles, buttons on top and more faithful eyes for children can no longer be found;
it remains only to make the monkey smile, for this we embroider a smile and nostrils with black threads.

You can complement the pillow with a woolen shank and original pillow in the form of a monkey is ready.

For those who like to watch a video on a tablet in the evening, we suggest creating an original pillow-stand for a tablet yourself. This will require:

piece of fabric;
stuffing material;
button on the leg;
pattern paper;
tailor's pins;
needle and thread.

The work consists of several simple stages:

we cut out a rectangle with dimensions of 46x30 cm on the fabric;

from fabric for decoration in the form of a flower we cut out a rectangle 6x21 cm, three squares 10x10;
first we create the decor element. To do this, fold a rectangle of fabric in half, bending the fabric to the wrong side and ironing it beforehand. We do the same with the fabric squares. For folded squares, cut off the corners from the side of the cuts, thus obtaining a sector of the circle. We sew all three square parts as shown in the photo and assemble them on a thread so that there is room for a button in the center;

now it's time to create a pillow. For this, the part is folded in half along the long side and fastened with pins, forming a bag;

you need to walk along the long and short sides sewing machine, having laid a line, cut off the corners. To make the cover easy to turn out, one side must remain unstitched;

turning the "bag" right side out, place it on its side so that the corners and seams are in the middle, as shown in the photo;

after that, you need to gently press down the fabric from above, forming a square;

secure the middle of the square with a pin;

the bottom corner of the fabric should be wrapped in the direction of the square and pinned. This place will house our decorative flower;

you need to sew the decor by first lifting another corner of the square vertically;

cut out a piece from cardboard with approximate dimensions: top width 9.5 cm, width 19.7 cm, height 14.6 cm;

insert the resulting cardboard template into the middle of the "bag" so that its narrow side is located towards the flower;

fill the place on top of the cardboard with filler;
we sew the side from the wide edge of the cardboard part;

tuck the unstitched fabric inside;

we pin it off and sew again;

do not sew the edge all the way down, leaving a hole for adding filler;

the tablet stand is ready.

Bright floor cushion

A separate place among decorative pillows is given to floor options. It is not difficult to make such a pillow by preparing for this triangular sectors of one type of fabric of different colors.

If you love to do handicrafts, but are now getting ready for the holiday and are looking for ideas for an unusual gift, make a functional interior decoration. For example, a do-it-yourself pillow monkey can be made in several ways: very simple and more complicated. Study the recommendations and try to make an original gift yourself.

from fabric

Any pillow can combine a functional purpose and be an element of decor. There are several options for making such a souvenir:

A square or rectangular pillowcase is decorated with applique or embroidery in the shape of an animal (realistic or cartoon).

A product that repeats the shape of a head with a flat or voluminous muzzle and ears sewn on separately.
Also, a do-it-yourself pillow monkey can be made in the form of an entire animal figurine with legs and a tail.

As you can see, there are several options. The first one is the simplest, the last one will require more time and experience.

Tools and materials

To get a beautiful pillow monkey, you need to prepare all the required materials with your own hands. You will need the following:

Pattern or sample of the product.
Pattern paper, pencil, eraser.
Scissors.
Fabric of suitable quality and shade (faux fur, fleece, plush).
Pins.
Tailor's chalk.
Filler (sintepon, holofiber).
Thread with a needle.
Sewing machine.
Additional details (plastic eyes, nose, satin ribbons, buttons, fabric for making clothes).

In short, you need everything that is required for sewing any volumetric decorative product.

Work technology

Any or other holiday is carried out according to a similar technique, only the number of parts produced will differ, and the complexity of the work will increase. The sequence of product creation is as follows:

How to make a pattern

So, you have probably already decided what your monkey pillow will be like. With your own hands on New Year you can sew such a souvenir either according to a ready-made template or according to one developed by yourself. The pattern in the first way is done like this:

Choose a suitable blank.
Print it at the right scale. If the size of the sheet is not enough for the whole part, print on several and glue.
Cut out all the elements and use them for work.

If the printer is not at hand, and the pattern is urgently needed, you can redraw it from the screen, and in the case when the shape of the parts is complex or there are several of them, transfer the contours to glass or transparent plastic with a marker, and then to paper.

If your creativity is well developed and you want to create an exclusive piece, draw what your pillow will look like, and then draw all the details.

Diy monkey pillow: patterns

Here are some presets that you can use as templates or as variations on the basis of which to create your own. According to the first blank, located below, you can make several types of pillows at once. The simplest one is easy to sew if you combine part No. 1 and No. 2 (2 pieces) into one shape. In this case, you need the following:

Cut out a template for a head with ears from paper.
Make two identical head blanks with ears from the fabric.
Before sewing the elements, sew darts located at the top of the head.

The second, more complex option can be done using more details:

Take part # 1, # 2 and # 3.
Cut out two # 1 pieces, four # 2, and one # 3.
Separately sew the lugs from the pieces No. 2 folded in pairs.
From part number 3, make a muzzle of a lighter material than the base. Don't forget the dart.
Sew the head from part # 1. Sew the ears into the seam in the appropriate places.
Sew on the blank from part number 3.
Make the eyes and decor using the above technology.

According to the very first template from this section, the most complex monkey pillow can be made with your own hands. Patterns of parts are required for everything. In addition to the one specified in the previous method, you need to do the following:

Make two pieces # 4 (this will be the torso).
Sew paired items # 5 and # 6 into the palms and feet, respectively.
From parts # 7 and # 8, complete the legs and arms.
Sew all the fabricated elements sequentially together.

The following image shows another blank. On it, the body is executed as a whole with the head and ears, there is a detail of the tail. You can sew a muzzle and a hat from any bright fabric of a suitable shade.

If you do not want to dwell on simple products, use the following blank. This monkey is made in the form of a full-fledged soft toy. The pattern shows where to leave a hole to fill in the form, where to dart and how many parts are required.

How to sew a simple pillow

The lightest (for beginners) DIY monkey pillow can be made of fleece. This material is pleasant to the touch, soft, and most importantly, it allows you to sew parts even on the front side, as it does not crumble. Felt is also good.

Work like this:

Choose a simple pattern of the product, which will consist of two parts (squares, rectangles, circles, head with ears).
Cut out both parts according to the technology.
Fold the elements right sides out and sew with a decorative stitch by hand or on a typewriter. Before closing the seam, fill the product with padding polyester.
Cut out the details of the muzzle from the same fleece (you can use a different shade) and sew them on the side of the pillow where the "facade" will be or on both, if they are supposed to be the same.

Pillow toy

Sewing a monkey pillow with your own hands is good and in the form of a full-fledged three-dimensional object. This option will be especially interesting for a child.

The product can be transformed from a toy into a pillow (unfolded into a flat shape due to detachable parts made, for example, with Velcro). An interesting option is to make a pillow for a car, which is comfortable for the baby on the road, and at home will act as a toy. Creating such a functional item will take a lot of time and experience.

So, you learned how to make a pillow monkey with your own hands in different ways. Such a souvenir will be especially pleasant for a child and, by the way, not necessarily for the New Year.

This unusual pillow-toy in the shape of a monkey with a pocket is a funny craft that is easy and simple to sew with your own hands from any kind of fabric. The monkey pillow sewing workshop is suitable even for beginners, as it has a detailed step-by-step description with pictures.

Children, especially girls, love secrets! At first glance, this is a simple monkey pillow, but it is the pocket for storing notes with secrets that makes this toy so unusual.

Believe me, children will be delighted with this cutie, and they will be happy to trust her secrets not only in her ear, but also in her pocket. And you yourself will be able to discreetly put your notes with words of love and wishes.

For manufacturing you will need:

two types of fabric (cotton is better)
filler for pillows (for example, holofiber)
floss (black and pink)
embroidery hoop
thread / needle / sewing machine
scissors
wooden stick

Manufacturing process:

1. Make a pattern for a toy pillow: the outline of a monkey with a tail, an ear, a pocket.

2. Make a pattern for 2 parts of the torso, 4 parts of ears, 1 part of a pocket, prepare the fabric for the face according to the size of the hoop.

3. Embroider eyes, nostrils and a smile. Make a pattern for the monkey's face out of the embroidered fabric.

4. Sew the parts of the ears on a typewriter, bend the top of the pocket and hem it.

5. Attach a muzzle and pocket to the front detail.

6. Fold both parts of the torso face to face, having previously inserted the ears, as shown in the photo. Trim both details, leaving the bottom unstitched.

7. Turn the blank out and fill with filler, using a wooden stick, fill in the tail.

8. Sew the bottom of the garment by hand with a blind stitch.