Hand- or
machine-stitch bar tacks at each pocket upper corner.
Place the decorative strip of sheet wrong side up on top of the ties, with cut edge against cut edge of sheet, and
machine-stitch a 1/2-inch seam.
Hand- or
machine-stitch the front-hip pad to the front-hip cover at the correct placement.
To assemble the pillows, pin front and back cotton squares with right sides together, then
machine-stitch a 1/2-inch seam, leaving an 8-inch opening.
Machine-stitch, then turn right-side-out through opening.
Next, sandwich cotton panels between lace,
Machine-stitch around design, leaving a 1 -inch opening for stuffing batting; trim to a 1/4-inch seam.
Fold flap, right sides together;
machine-stitch top and bottom edges with a '/4 -inch seam; turn right-side-out.
Unless otherwise noted,
machine-stitch seams, leaving a 1/2 inch seam allowance, trim to 1/4 inch (for a more decorative look, use pinking shears).
Starting with upper body parts, overlap the arms along AB by 3/4 inch (see step 2), then pin, baste, and
machine-stitch 1/2 inch in from edge.
Pin each antenna to a top upper section as pictured, then baste and
machine-stitch.
Baste along penciled outline, allowing a 1 1/2-inch hole for the stuffing, then
machine-stitch. Clip seams at angles of star arms and at 1/4-inch intervals on concave curve of crescent.
Machine-stitch. Cut out pattern, allowing a 1/4-inch seam; clip fabric at angles and curves.
