The Vintage Stitcher Tutorial: The perfect top/bottom closure

[@alanandbelindaskardal6329]

Wow, this is genius using a ladder stitch....great job...

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[@susanwid2099]

Terrific tip about leaving the large tab of fabric at the opening. Another great tutorial!

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[@cheryls6921]

I am loving all of your tutorials! So much wonderful information and you take care to show all steps in detail. Please keep sharing your talent!!

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[@edithchaves2144]

Absolutely loved this tutorial. Having the tab to finish off the opening is fantastic thank you so much for the tip.

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[@daisysew1417]

Arttie this was magic. A big thank you.

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[@joyceandrewes9178]

Great tutorial, good idea the ladder stitch and the tab. Thank you for sharing, that is very kind of you to give of all these pointers.

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[@yvonnevigil7489]

Here it is Artie " love this ". You explain these so good and very relaxing. Thank you .

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Going to try this closing method.

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[@jdshoul]

Parking!!!!! I’ve never been brave enough to stitch a pattern that would use this technique, but maybe one day.

[@debbiereynolds9276]

Why didn’t I think of that 😆, cutting and folding in a tab ?😱 So much easier to hand close!!!!!! You are the only one I have seen stuff the corners with batting. 🥰 Love the ladder stitch. Such a great job, thank you for taking time out of your weekend.🥰

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[@andreascautionarytales]

Leaving a tab at the top...genius! I can't wait to try it!

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[@nancyd5576]

Great job and thank you, thank you for that wonderful tab idea....never have even thought of it before!!

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[@vidavidson9945]

The Santa ornament looks great!

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[@genevievefiot679]

I have watched heaps of cross stitch cushion tutorials but never seen the techniques you used. I really like the ladder stitch and flaps to allow you to sew the fabric together. Thank you

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

You are so welcome!

[@bonniescheffer3154]

I love watching your tutorials you do a great job continue please now I know how to make an ornament into a pillow thank you have a great week

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[@kathyhuff3406]

I’m like the funny tab tip. Good tutorial

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[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Thank you, Artie, for the wonderful tutorial.

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[@serendipatty]

Thanks Artie for the great tips and techniques!!

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[@krisr3493]

Never thought of a tab. Will be so much easier, thanks

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[@marykubicek5434]

Great tip to leave a tab when closing the end.

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[@lucinda.dunkley-smith]

Thank you - with my next pillow I will be cutting a tab out because I can see that it makes it a lot easier to sew up the pillow. Keep up with your tutorials too!

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[@criscerqueira8260]

I love the tip to iron the opening and those tabs.

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[@margoegan5248]

Amazing tutorial! The “tab” is brilliant. 😊

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[@jacquelineknox1977]

What a great idea to leave that extra fabric at the opening. I always trim to 1/4 or 3/8th inch and then struggle to get a nice edge. Thank you for this tutorial. xx

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[@sharontillman5101]

So glad I found you. I love your tutorials ! I want to finish a pillow ornament like this . The ladder stitch was easier to see than others I have watched. Thanks for all the tips and tricks❤️

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[@TinaRice4]

What a great tutorial to give me so much great information to try my hand at it! TY so much!

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[@deejohnson4852]

The tabs are genius

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[@junewood3012]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ❣️❣️❣️

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[@gerryfix1009]

Great tips! Especially like the tab you cut around to help with stuffing.

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[@lorieden9774]

THANK YOU! Love the tab trick. I have a pillow to sew tonight. I am going to try it along with the ladder stitch.

[@maryleelaird8708]

Another great tip with the tab! Love it.

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[@jackiedamico8455]

Thanks for a great tutorial… love the tab idea… and the finished ornament😊have a great day

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[@greggsbeckymoore349]

What a great tutorial! I've never seen the ladder stitch before an this makes it more possible for me to do smalls to fill a trench bowl! That is something I've wanted to do for a while. Thank you so much for this! Have a great weekend Artie 🙂

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[@reneeriley6629]

Love the tab hint!

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[@marylarson5615]

Thank you so much for your tutorial videos. You encouraged me to finish 6 of my projects!

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[@janadachingwa9234]

Arttie you are the first tutorial when you trim keep a tab in the opening. How much easier to sew the opening close. Enjoyed all the tutorials, they are wonderful. Walk in Peace.

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[@marybergman6545]

This is a great tutorial. You really explain and demonstrate very well. I am definitely using the ladder stitch

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[@noretteherzog6190]

Great technique and tips! Thank you!

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[@grams5580461]

That is a beautiful finish. I will be trying your technique. I have several finishes to do. I like your stuffing method. I always have a problem getting my stuffing right. I love these videos. Your camera shots are excellent. You show how it is suppose to look. People that are visual learners appreciate that. Thank you

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[@paulettecurt-costa8902]

Thank you. The ladder stitch is nice. This came out so nice. Your customer is going to be so thrilled!

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[@abuelitap65]

Great video. Great tip. TYFS . Will definitely have to give this a try. (Pauline S)

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[@thimblethumb6693]

I don't usually comment much, but I had to pop in and say I am loving these tutorials! Now that I've seen you do a pillow with the ladder stitch, I have to go back and take apart a pillow that I whip stitched and re-stitch it with the ladder stitch. It looks so much neater, and I like it much better than the method with the slit in the back. Thank you!

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[@joanmorton9844]

Hi Arttie! Thank you for another great tutorial! It’s so wonderful of you to share your expertise. I hope you have a wonderful week! 🥰

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[@sheliaburton541]

Ladder stitch is the trick!!! Thank you so much Artie!

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[@ellenmatoba1078]

Thanks for the finishing tutorial. What a great idea to leave the tab at the opening for a neater finish. Such a nice ornament finish for the lovely stitched piece.

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[@peggymartinez5350]

A great tutorials. Thank you.

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[@barbaradesousa9122]

Lots of great information. I will have to make smaller cross stitch projects and do your cute finishings.

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[@jeannekenna8200]

This tutorial was perfect! Now I think I can finish my ornaments myself. What a great idea to leave a tab at the top to perfect the closure! Thanks so much!

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

You can do it. ❤️

[@justinerogers1353]

Beautiful. I love the Tab tip - I did my own version of this but never thought to cut the edges on a slant. Thank you so much.

[@georgiemcdougle9064]

I love the tag method and I am going to try it next time I do my pillows

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[@richardmackow1755]

Learning something new every video! The tab really helps when you are doing the ladder stitch. Thank you for sharing your tips!

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[@beckyhautanen1774]

another awesome video! picking up some finishing tips from you! Thank you so much

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[@debbiehays9794]

Love the tutorials. Great job and thank you so much!

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[@rebeccafelker8851]

Great video Artie, thx! Love that ladder stitch my next pillow I will use that.

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[@BrandiTalmadge]

Great job! I never thought of leaving a tab of extra fabric at the closing area - I've always had to fiddle with that 1/4" fold of fabric, not anymore, thanks to you! I'll have to go back to watch your other tutorial(s) to learn more about why you stuff the corners with quilt batting. As I sit here and think about it, it would make sense to me that it would give the corners additional structure - I've had difficulty with achieving nice structure in my corners with using just fiber fill. I'll be trying that trick as well. Thank you so much - have a blessed day! ☺️

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[@lucindafino6462]

Great tutorial, thank you. Learned a new technique

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[@jodygoss1943]

Thank you Artie. Sunny and 10 degrees here in Central Pa

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[@greekxstitcher5379]

Thank you again ! You inspire me

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[@5thdaughter]

Beautiful

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[@lindaparish1952]

Thanks so much for the great tips !

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[@cynthiamyers5453]

Looking forward to trying this.

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[@sandraskonieczny746]

WOW nice tutorial, this will help me alot. Thanks.

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[@suedial387]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks

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[@beverlywood2817]

Loved your video, I've used this stitch for years and didn't know what it was called. Loved the way you did tab at the closing and will de finitely be using this method. Thank you for all your help.

[@NDQuilter1]

Thanks so very much!

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[@jeantompkins67]

Thank you so much for sharing this finishing. I love the tutorials.😊

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[@kaylowry4188]

That was great Thanks

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[@carolhardage5514]

A great job! I'm learning so much. Keep it up.

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[@MakingLifeCount]

Thank you so much! This is perfect!

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[@iriscope6798]

Great tip s. Thank you so much.

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[@christinaclark649]

So helpful. Thank you

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[@cathyriles3063]

WOW…..love the tab idea and the ladder stitch! Thank you for this great tutorial!

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[@vonniegamble6986]

What a wonderful tutorial. I love the “tab” idea….I’ve never seen that before but will definitely try it on my next pillow. Thanks, Arttie.

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[@mary-louw2946]

love it !!!

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[@patriciahansen443]

Great tutorial. Never knew about the ladder stitch, but will be my next stitch to secure my small pillows. Keep up the great shows, can't wait until next time.

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[@karenscharer6586]

Artie thank you for this tutorial. I’ve got a stack of things to finish and you have been very helpful. Now to get started.

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[@dianeb3287]

Very good demo!!

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[@tracywest1759]

I really liked this!

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[@beverlychapman287]

Another great tutorial. Such a cute finish 😀

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[@pmillermac]

Can’t wait to try a finish 💕

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[@veronicaclarke2953]

Just loving your tutorials, Artie. Could you show us how you do your bows and loops? That's where I struggle

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

Yes. I just need to get a good angle with the camera.

[@jandamico7275]

Thank you!

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[@debneal4996]

Great tutorial! ❤️

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[@patsyday8767]

I know the ladder stitch, but silly me never thought to iron the seam before stuffing. Thank you once again for a great tutorial.

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[@bgturman]

Tabs are great! I do this when making bibs. So much easier to get everything nice and neat. Good finish!

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[@deejohnson2844]

Awesome tutorial! The tab is so clever, stuffing the corners with batting, brilliant. I will be doing this finish on my next project. Thank you for sharing!! 👏

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[@susandow9711]

Wonderful tutorial! You make it look so easy! I'll try it!

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[@shelleypettit9956]

Love this!!!

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[@2teddybearz]

Wonderful Tutorial Artie! What a beautiful finish! What I have started doing when I sew the back to front, at the opening, I don't backstitch and cut the thread. I pivot 90 degrees and sew off the 1/4" on both start and finish. That way I don't have the "pulling stitching" when I hand sew to close. It also helps keep the "tabs" stuck inside the project better.

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[@patriciacaughey5122]

Great tutorial! I am going to stitch and try some smalls eventually. Thank you.

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[@Wendy520May]

Watching your tutorials is giving me the confidence to try pillows and smalls. Love love this channel xo

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[@teresamc521]

Ty Ty for demonstrating the ladder shift, I'm sewing challenged, but think I can do That! Could you show a finish of a pillow or ornament with RIC rack or a plain trim? Thanks n keep the tutorials coming!

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[@sharonwilliams6787]

Love the finish using the ladder stitch. I have never seen anyone leave the tab... great tip. I will have to give it a try. This finishing looks easier that the hole in the back with a patch🙂

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[@alfredpratt9373]

Thank you

[@beachchell9449]

Never though of leaving the extra fabric to make it easier to close up the pillow.

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[@sylviamahoney45]

OMG how did you do that knot with your dark thread? That looked so easy.

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

I will try to remember to sho in tomorrow's video. 🥰

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[@sandykalmeyer9523]

The tab idea is genius. I’m always fighting with my small seam allowance. And your batting squares are such a good idea. They’re pretty big. About how big were they for that finish? Are you using quilting thread for the ladder stitch? Don’t remember if you said that. Thanks!

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

Just scraps of batting. Maybe 2" squares. Yes quilting thread. Something you can pull on.

[@jeanalaniz3409]

Great tutorial! How did you knot the dark thread? It looked like you knotted it before you cut it off the spool. I’ve never seen that before

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

I did knot it before I cut it off the spool. I will try and remember to show it in tomorrow's video.

[@venetiaseale2892]

Great video love the pattern what is it called please Venetia

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[@klwjordan]

Thanks Arttie! Quick question on the machine stitching part, any recommendation on needle size, thread type and stitch length?

[@thevintagestitcher2022]

I usually have a size 14 needle in the machine. That is a pretty basic size. Stitch length 2.5. Nothing fancy. 🥰

[@lindamcgrew3385]

Thank you for sharing 😊