Canadian smocking/capitone round cushion by Debbie Shore. Matrix design.

[@rdiannh]

My Mother made one of these when I was a little girl. I guess she didn’t have any large buttons, or couldn’t afford them. She used the round metal circles that comes on the end of a can of biscuits. She covered it in the same fabric and sewed it on. I still remember that part and, thankfully, I still have it. ❤

[@lgreening680]

What memories from highschool home economic class! Every Canadian girl in the 1960's learnt how to make this cushion. Mine was red satin!

[@1cleokat]

America also, mine was hot pink

[@iswim2themoon]

Delightful! I learned this technique in 7th grade using 1-inch gingham fabric and never saw it again! The gingham made drawing on the fabric unnecessary and easier for a girl's hands. So happy to see it again 40 years later! Thank you!

[@SuperWillSun]

I always love seeing which helper is going to be with you! I love that you love dogs and cats! I can't wait to start making all of this stuff! You're seriously awesome! Thank you for this!

[@ladyb003]

When I was growing up my mom and dad used to visit a woman who did pillows like this and others. I was so amazed at this. Glad I found this video. Will definitely try this. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care.

[@nakedmudskipper1]

This is without a doubt the best 'tutorial' of any description in any discipline I have ever seen. You deserve a medal for your thoroughness, patience and kindness in sharing this with all of us. Thank you. And, of course, this design is absolutely superb - elegant, sophisticated and unusual all at once. Looking forward to seeing your other videos and trying all this out!

[@relias6408]

This was such an enjoyable tutorial. I now have the courage to try this project. Thank you

[@alexreyes7931]

Love your dog and how nice person you are to him....Thank you for your help.

[@michellecurly1059]

What a beautiful cushion! Love it! You are amazing, Debbie! You always do things that are so interesting and so challenging, Love, love, love!

[@michellecurly1059]

By the way, your dog is so amazing! Such a gently giant :)

[@harpersmythe658]

Wow! These were fashionable back in the 70's. My sister made some for herself and when I saw them she made me some too. I loved those cushions 😊

[@herbertlongfellow7702]

That dog is such a scene stealer. 🧡

[@judymarinelli5495]

Thank you so much Debbie, my grandmother taught me to make these pillows when I was a kid and I so loved them. I remembered that we made the 1 inch blocks and made the lines but forgot the pattern. I cant wait to make these pillows again, your video was so very helpful.

[@carolynellis387]

Hello, I've just seen this cushion which is ironic as my mum made a round one and bolster at an evening class in South Wales, in the 60's! I've been thinking of these cushions lately and stumbled across your tutorial. It brought back some memories as mum has only recently died. She made them both in blue velvet and they were stunning. Thank you!

[@yvonnemacleod3205]

Hello Debbie, just a note to say I've recently taking up sewing again and I love your tutorials. I'm making items to sell at work for breast cancer research, (having been diagnosed with the disease 5 years ago). You are a fantastic teacher and I've even managed to make some of the smocked cushions, which have turned out really well. Keep up the marvellous work. I will let you know how the sale goes. Best wishes Yvonne. X

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Yvonne, good luck with the fund raising and keep in touch!

[@painpuppy]

Excellent our Deb. Thank you! It looks so complicated to make but yet again you prove that sewing is NOT difficult. I'll be having a go at this. love lisa. xxx

[@DrrumWoW]

Fantastic. I'm not sure I'll make one, but this instructional video makes it look so easy that I'm tempted! Thank you.

[@clairebacchi360]

Debbie thank you for the information you sent me. You have a wonderful talent in everything you make. I must tell you that I made this pillow back in the early seventies. I used upholstery fabric, but faux suede was the fabric most of my friends used. I lost the pattern I had back then. I have been searching for this pattern for years! You made me so happy. I have seen these pillows sell for sixty dollars on eBay. That for one pillow if I remember correctly. I believe it was designer fabrics. I believe you have a shop? Keep in mind what you make you can sell. I love your dog! I can tell he or she loves you. I have. "Coton de Tulear". Small breed, all white and suffers with separation anxiety. Well Debbie I just love you for being so kind and generous. You are an amazing lady. I feel like we're friends. Bless you! You're friend Claire.

[@debbieshore]

+Claire bacchi Hi Claire, lovely to hear from you! My dog is a 'he', Alfie, my constant companion. I love the smocking, I find it quite therapeutic and relaxing, but I still get excited when I turn my work over and see the pattern emerging!

[@tessiehaber3968]

Dear Debbie, i just seen u tutorial on youtube . thanks so much for such a good explantion. very much in detail

[@kachna67672]

So excited to have found this!!! My great grandmother had one of these started and my mother and I had no idea how to finish it. My mother knew it was a pillow somehow and now we know!!! 😃 Thanks so much for the video.

[@zenamorgan1754]

I loved this so much,even more so because of the dog wanting to be part of the action. Just lovely!

[@Rocket4ce]

I am new to sewing, I have been "trying" to make my own outdoor gear. I came across you pillow video. That is a awesome pillow case. I have never seen anything like it. You make it look so easy to make. Thanks for the great video.

[@jameann05]

Thank God i found it! i'm looking this for month and now i found it! i remember this,, this is my 1st project i made when i was in elementary, i really love the design thats why i can't forget it. i dint know that this is a canadian style of design coz i've learned this in the philippines, my home economics subject in elementary. thank you debbie shore for sharing your video. I love it!

[@philby611]

Very pretty. I did some smocking on dresses I made for my daughter 35 years ago and enjoyed it. I may try this sometime soon.

[@debbieshore]

Phyllis B I actually bought a pleater with the intention of learning English smocking, still have to get round to it!

[@reecebuttercup]

love love love this! I was going through the internet just looking at different things. I remember my grandma having a green pillow just like this . I don't know if she made it but knowing her I am sure that she did. Thank you Debbie for making this video even if it were awhile back.

[@debbieshore]

+reecebuttercup Glad you liked it!

[@Sewtangle]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us all how to do this. Can't wait to try it!

[@laceyunderall22]

As the young kids on KZbin would say, "OMG! Sewing goals!" I am a novice sewer, and a rusty one at that. But I am using KZbin to reignite my passion for sewing. (I wish I had realized sooner what a wonderful wealth of information about sewing there is waiting to be found here on KZbin.) This project will have to remain an inspiration for quite some time. But I won't forget it. One day, I hope to have the skills to accomplish such a thing. And count me as another commentor who is Canadian but has never heard of this kind of pillow before. But I'm happy to accept the association because this is exquisite. This video popped up as a suggestion due to the content of other videos I had been watching, and I am so glad. I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing. 😍👋🏻

[@debbieshore]

laceyunderall22 So glad you like it!

[@suzisaintjames]

Thank you for this. My mother had these cushions on our sofa for years when i was just a wee bit of a girl. I always wondered how it was done. Now I know. Her buttons were covered buttons... Covered with the same fabric as the cushion. ❤🌅🌵

[@prernakashyap3736]

Amazing cushion... Thanks a lot Debbie... U taught us in such a b'ful way that it became so simple and superb.. would love to make this for self and for gifting others... once again thanks for ur patience and sharing the video...

[@macintosser]

Sooooo sweet how the pooch "help" you... My cats always "help" me when I am sewing, knitting, reading, working on my computer... can't get mad at them... I just have to be patient... But when you think about it, it's more funny than annoying... Anyway... love your tutorial. FAB!

[@flossietilly2]

You have got me hooked Deb, this cushion is just wonderful, thank you for sharing with us, you make it all look so easy, looking forward to your next surprise, again, many thanks x

[@debbieshore]

for a 16" cushion pad you'll need a piece of fabric about 30" x 25", and the grid you'll draw in the centre should be 23" x 19", this will give you a border of about 3" all the way round the smocked area, it's better to make the cover a little bigger than the cushion pad as you can always cut it down to size. Please bear in mind that different fabrics behave in different ways and after smocking there will be a certain amount of stretch!

[@mariacuevasbarrios8435]

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[@PoliticalJunky101]

Absolutely gorgeous. Very original.

[@lottiebiscottie3798]

Truly beautiful Debbie. Am inspired to make this amazing cushion.

[@paullowson]

Just found your videos. Thank you so much for taking your time explaining each step along the way, and not rushing. Makes it easy to understand. Thanks again.

[@StitchlessTV]

Oo....debbie shore this technique is so....inspiring, thankyou! I feel like I'm back in the cosy 70s......I love it. I'm thinking of how I could translate it into a feature on a jacket of some sort of clothing. You explained it brilliantly. Tree

[@pthmpfiftyeight]

I have been looking for this for ages. Me and mum use to do this in the 80's 😊

[@TheTocaBocaGirlz]

This is absolutely amazing! I can not get over this. Thankyou for sharing!

[@thepickledstrawberry2278]

I have to tell you I had to watch this twice. I spent the 1st time watchn alfie and laughing . Love this can't wait to try

[@debbieshore]

Sorry for any confusion... go for 24 x 56 inches for a cushion that measures 16" across. I like my cushions to be nice and plump and this should give you plenty of fabric. Hope that helps! Deb

[@debupchurch1958]

I'm confused about the 24 across. I count only 11 squares instead of 12. Am I missing something?

[@chimpsnpimps]

I've been waiting for more Canadian Smocking tutorials from you for so long! I am so happy to see this video in my inbox.

[@DulaPearl]

I love how your first shot from your intro is your handsome doggo sitting in a chair waiting to show him what to do! 😂😀 i subbed just for that! Well, that and your tutorial made it easy to actually make one of these.

[@diane1564]

Thank you so much for this video! My coworker bought a pillow and the pleated material came loose from the button. She was going to throw it away but I told her I'd give try fixing it. I'm a pretty logical person but for some reason this had me tricked since the button was still there. Now I just need some good strong thread (not the white string they used on a dark brown pillow) and a super long needle and I'm ready to tackle it! And who knows, I may make some of these beautiful pillows for a couple coworkers. ;)

[@debbieshore]

Glad you found this helpful! It’s always satisfying to rescue a project…

[@ritasilveira123]

Beautiful and uiseful video which i have been longing to see from avery long time,thanks for sharing,God bless you

[@MsCrafter13]

WOW, lovely cushion. Looks a bit difficult but might take on the challenge one day! TYFS!

[@debbieshore]

MsCrafter13 The measuring is the most difficult part, apart from that, it's just time and patience!

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

I had a bed pillow similar to this as a child, one side had the button on it, and the back was finished off with a draw string, it's use as a pajama bag. Purple Satin. I don't remember it being that thick, so the pattern might have been scaled down. Thank you for the share!

[@neildasardenberg3834]

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[@areacode777]

Oh I really want to make it! And you make it sound really fun and easy to do! Thank you very much!

[@debbieshore]

knot off the stitch that pulls the two ends of the diagonal together, don't cut the thread, take your needle over to the next diagonal, stitch the two ends tight but leave the bridging stitch slack... hope that explains it, can't wait for my book to be published as there's more vodeo in it that explains more clearly!

[@soniatonks]

Ahhh Alfie is just so adorable bless him :)

[@sharonmaue6812]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for your wonderful tutorial. It’s on my list of things to make in the future. 🧵💝

[@ecenglishwithsharonsamson8334]

Wow, truly incredible..Thanks for sharing your awesome talent Debbie:)

[@nurseslife1785]

wow it was great thank u so much i loved this pillow i wanted to have 1 so i was looking at eBay to buy one but i was almost $30 only one pillow But i m so happy that i m gonna make my own thanks a lot best of luck😚

[@jeanniewaechter8555]

Thank you for sharing. Your cushion looks great.

[@johnniejohnson450]

I remember making pillows like this in 8th grade home economics class, about 1963-ish. We used one inch checked fabric to learn the grid, the velvet ones.

[@vickilynch-griffin1542]

Oh my my grandma made cushions like this I loved them

[@dgmojojojo]

can the dog get thumbs up for being thoughtful and changing his position at 1:54

[@sarahpursley1090]

that's a good dog.

[@zikrafatima2838]

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[@shelleshell4]

Just beautiful! Thank YOU for posting. I've often wondered how this was done.

[@southjerseydeedee]

I just bought my first rectangular clear ruler - 5x24. I am looking forward to practicing with it before taking on something like this.

[@alexkemp1975]

Absolutely brilliant!!! I've been meaning to try some Candian smoking but I thought it was going to be so complicated that I never really got to it (and I even got the fabric to to it) You make it look so simple I just love it. I'm definitely gonna give it a try.

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

Unbelievably Gorgeous!

[@Top2tow]

Your cushion looks stunning! You make it all look so easy!!

[@craftymom7]

This pillow is beautiful! You are so talented, nice work Deb!

[@catalot]

My mother made this identical pillow many years ago--late 50's or early 60's. Nice memory.

[@debbieshore]

And if you want to make the design a little smaller, reduce the size of the squares in the grid to 1/2" or 3/4", but the area of the grid should still measure 23" x 19" for a 16" cushion pad. Did that make sense?

[@freewolf7337]

I LOVE these cushions!! and you could take this same technique and make other things. These are very special. Thank you very much!!

[@venum2late]

i think if you secure the thread around a big button first and then stick it through and then attach another button on the other side it would anchor it rather than just being decorative ...it could ease some of the tension on the fabric its self ....beautiful pillow by the way

[@debbieshore]

The reason I placed the button on afterwards is because I used a thick thread through a large needle to pull the two sides together, I couldn't fit the big needle through the holes in the buttons...

[@debbieshore]

It's a Clarke and Clarke fabric, I think it's called 'Cadiz' but may bw wrong there, and it's a poly cotton curtain weight. Hope that helps! Debbie

[@PaisleySzuSzu]

That is gorgeous I am really a fan of your work.

[@syedasimrafathima3095]

wow, wonderful. it is like my dream come true. suddenly i got the thing what i was longing for.

[@roostercrow1000]

thanks for this tutorial, I've always wanted to know how to do this. I couldn't figure it out by looking at the pillow. I have an authentic green velvet pillow done this way from I suppose retro era. love the helper and subscribed

[@anithamanohar6964]

Beautiful! Thank you for your patient tutorial!

[@SuperLivonia]

Hi Debbie...very nice of you for sharing, your tutorial is very clear, your tone of voice is perfect for teaching and I clearly understand, will be doing this project in the near future. I really enjoyed the class and rrrrrrreeeaally love this particular cushion. One small observation....maybe to have the camera a little closer...focusing on your hands while you are doing the stiches, this is just for future references.....Good job, Kuddos to you.

[@debbieshore]

+SuperLivonia Thank you, glad you like the video and I've taken note of your comments!

[@gypsygirl731]

Debbie Shore.. wonderful job! what fun. I wondered how this was done. I remembering growing up seeing these in grannies house made of satin. They are very expensive, as much as $25 - 30 usa dollars here at home goods . I might finish it with a rosette instead of a button. I also might use some dental floss to run thru the middle for extra strength .. thanks for sharing.Vikki

[@debbieshore]

Glad you liked it!

[@molotov1nz]

Wow, that is really gorgeous! I can't wait to make one myself. Thankyou for a great video! Your dog is super cute too :)

[@debbieshore]

Gracias por tus comentarios, me alegro de que haya disfrutado de este video!

[@akselschmidt501]

that would be extremely cool in black leather! not easy to make, but I would be in love with that.

[@debbieshore]

You'll actually need 11 rows of 1" squares, the best way to centralise them is to start marking in the centre of your fabric and work your way out from here. Send me pictures when you're done! Deb

[@emana5515]

Thanks for your comment; I have been counting for many times and it is never 12 ; I know now it is 11 rows ; thanks Debbi

[@ElaineZackaRE]

Very nice. That could fancy up any plain bedding.

[@hemadharshinisenthill5115]

nice tutorial...great outcome!!!!!

[@TheJune1934]

this is so tempting to do. I was wondering if satin is a good fabric I am going to try have watched your program at lest 10 times to get the way thank you

[@ogbodugloria-dz1qk]

The pillow is amazing. Please I need a video on how to measure and cut round shape for fibre cover. Thanks.

[@debbieshore]

I can honesty say I can't find any books on the subject, so I've written one, it's an e book, but won't be published until the summer, I'll let you know when it's finished... Deb

[@YogSothoth24601]

Was wondering what's cuter, the pillow or the puppy, but as amazing as your pillow is, I'll go with the cuddly puppy.

[@Girlybunches]

Brilliant!! That looks amazing... :) Great tutorial Debbie... TFS x

[@pghphyl]

thanks Deb; so looking forward to the book; hope i can download to my comp. as i dont have an e-reader as they call it. . not up on too much hi-teck. i am patiently waiting for you to finish it. thank you so much Deb. i dont know anything about blogging but i will try to find out so i can visit your site. i enjoy you so much. xoxo phyllis

[@debbieshore]

I have posted a video of the chart I used, take another look at my channel, or go to my blog for full instructions, details above. Hope that helps! Deb

[@KnitandCrochet424]

It looks great, there is a video were a lady does a lot of different smocking for designs for dresses and other outfits not just for pillows. I would like if you could demonstrate couture sewing techniques?

[@anamate8345]

thank u so much for the video, its really explained well. wud only request u to kindly explain the knot part,since it is shown side ways, gets little confusing. wud look fwd for more designs.keep up the good work. thanks once again.

[@louiseparkes3155]

Love the dog, so sweet

[@TessPryor]

I wonder, can this be done to make a comforter? I think this would be a perfect hand-me-down blanket.

[@debbieshore]

Tess Pryor It could be made into a comforter, but I'd be a but hesitant to wash too often in case the stitches came undone...

[@marjjagapper6189]

Thank you for the detailed info. I erroneously purchased a DVD by Cheryl Sleboda, she tells you nothing on how to make the pillow, the reason I did buy the DVD. Next time I will search You Tube to find the correct info I need. Again thank you so much for DETAILED info.

[@flossietilly2]

Debbie, you make it so easy to follow, is there any chance of you showing us how to do the leaf one PLEASE,kind regards

[@joannewilliams8761]

Hi, I've always wanted to learn to do these kind of handicraft, I love handicraft, so am sure going to try this out, thanks love, you are a great teacher.~~~~~~~~~

[@jonalynasuncion69]

Debbie, I love the way on how you do it and it's so easy to follow. I made one and showed it to my friends and now I have orders for different colors. can you show me other designs of smocking? thank you and God Bless!

[@fatimitafadil9308]

l'M moroccan .and i love you soo much.

[@debbieshore]

I have yet to do the step by step instructions for the matrix round cushion but have completed the four point round flower cushion, I have around 12 designs. The book will be published at the end of the summer so please be patient with me! I'm adding film as this is an e book that you will be able to download to your pc. I'll let you know when its finished, Deb

[@dharanisuresh3651]

It"s very amazing work,you have great talent

[@debbieshore]

Lo siento, no entienden realmente, ¿sabía usted tiene una pregunta para mí? Y gracias por las amables palabras!

[@debbieshore]

Es difícil medir la profundidad que el cojín rellena, pero es alrededor de cuatro pulgadas, normalmente tou acaba de comprar cojines redondos por el ancho ... Espero que ayude!

[@saimabegum1051]

Absolutely love it!! tried on a few cushions and love the idea. Your awesoem great diy ideas please kkep them coming!!