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How to Sew a Flanged Pillow Sham

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Sewing the Flange

A diagram showing where to top stitch a flanged pillow sham.

Top Stitching Diagram

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
In order to get a perfect 3" flanged edge you must set a seam guide 3" horizontally and vertically away from the needle. How to Set a Seam Guide

Pin the back overlap flaps, to hold them in place. Keep pins out of the area 3" from the edge.

Top stitch 3" from all pressed edge, pivoting with the needle down to turn the corners.

Press the stitching to set the stitches.

Place pillow in sham and enjoy.

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