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POLY-FIL STUFFING TIPS BY MARY LEAHYTo help you get the most out of your craft projects that involve stuffing here are some useful tips to follow. . . Always select the highest quality fiberfill available. Each brand is quite different, and often a more expensive fiberfill will actually go a greater distance and cost you less in the long run. * Prepare area by removing loose threads and trimming excess fabric from seams and corners. * Clip inward curves and notch outward curves. * Have stuffing aids ready. Items to try are a wooden spoon, eraser end of an unsharpened pencil, a T-pin, or a commercial stuffing tool. * When stuffing, select the amounts of fiberfill in relation to the area to be stuffed. Use small amounts for arms and fingers, and larger amounts for heads and bodies. Keep fiberfill fluffy. Do not compress into a ball (to avoid a lumpy appearance). Many fluffy layers will yield a smooth result. * Work the fiberfill into the project with your fingers, then push it firmly into position with a stuffing aid. Smooth each added amount of fiberfill by gently compressing with your hands from the outside. * In larger areas, carefully move the fiberfill into place by massaging the outside of the project. * To manipulate the fiberfill tightly into corners, insert a straight pin or a T-pin through the project and work the fiberfill into position. * For projects that require flexibility, follow the steps above without packing the fiberfill too firmly so as to keep it fluffy. * When stitching the opening closed, work the fiberfill loosely to the edge and begin stitching the seam. Work additional fiberfill under the stitched seam to create a smooth finish. * To add weight, for a posed appearance (arms, legs, and bottom), use poly-pellets® , a weighted stuffing material. Avoid using rice or bird seed which attracts insects and promotes mold growth. | | |
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