【タフティングでつくってみよう！#10】簡単・鉢カバーの作り方

[Let's try making something with tufting! #10] How to make a simple pot cover

Hello!
 My name is Chris Kurisu, and I am the manager of RUGMATAG, a tufting specialty store in Osaka .


This time, we will show you how to make a pot cover using tufting.

At the end of this article, there is a YouTube video that shows the entire process, so be sure to read to the end!

"I want to make something other than rugs."
 "I'm not sure what to do next."

A pot cover would be perfect for your next project!

A pot cover made of tufting joined with hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro) is wrapped around the pot and the finished product is checked. It fastens with hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro), making it easy to put on and take off.

Specifications of the pot cover we will make this time

The pot I used is size 8 .

Preparation for production involves measuring the diameter of the pot with a tape measure and checking the size of the tufting pot cover. Circumference: Approximately 77.5 cm

Height: Approx. 24.5cm

We will make it to this size.


Materials used and specifications

The white color (DT150) of wool yarn used in tufting production. A material image that shows the natural color and texture of wool.・Yarn: Wool yarn for tufting ( DT150 )

・Amount used: Approximately 570g

Finished size: approx. 77.5cm x 24.5cm

・Gun used: AK-1 (10mm/16mm)

*In order to create a difference in height for this design, guns with two different pile lengths were used.


What you need

The basic set including the frame, gun, cloth, and glue can be anything you normally use for tufting.

Preparation for tufting with all the tools needed for tufting laid out. Basic tools such as tufting gun, scissors, ruler, glue, etc.

Additional items

・Velcro (15cm x 2 sets)

・Needle and thread (for sewing)

Sew-on hook-and-loop fastener (Velcro) used for backing tufting projects. Secondary material used for making pot covers. By using hook-and-loop fasteners,

"Just wrap and fasten" = It becomes a removable pot cover ◎


① Prepare a design to fit the pot size

First, measure the size of the pot and prepare a design that matches it.

A design diagram for a pot cover made using tufting. The continuous band-like pattern of the knitting is expressed in line art. This time we used a "knit-style" design, but feel free to customize the pattern and color scheme to your liking.

As long as the size is right, you can make it in any design you like.


② Transcription and typing

The design is transferred using a projector and then typed in.

The production process of tracing a design onto tufting cloth. A pattern for a pot cover is being sketched out with a marker.The process of making a pot cover by using a tufting gun to thread white yarn along the draft lines. This time, I used 10mm and 16mm lenses to create differences in height.

Up to this point, you can simply follow the same steps as when making a regular rug.


3. Create a margin for the hook-and-loop fastener

Once the stitching is complete, leave some space to attach the hook-and-loop fastener .

This is the finishing preparation process for a tufting piece, where the margins that will later become the joints are marked with a pencil.This is the finishing preparation process for a tufting piece, where the margins that will later become the joints are marked with a pencil. It's a good idea to mark the margins on one side of your work with a pencil.

This will be the joining part later.


④ Adhesive → Lining mesh

Apply the adhesive to an area slightly larger than the piece.

The process of using a spatula to spread adhesive evenly on the back of the tufting piece. point

・Paint the margins a little over the top

・Apply thoroughly to the edges


Then apply the lining mesh on top and then add another layer of adhesive.

This is the process of attaching a mesh lining to the back of the tufting piece, which has been coated with adhesive. This time we will be cutting the edges, so be especially careful when finishing them.

⑤ Dry for 24 hours → Cut off

Let it dry for 24 hours before cutting.

This is the process of checking the margins on the back of the tufting work to determine the cutting positions. - Leave some space for the hook-and-loop fastener

This is the finishing process on the back of the tufted piece, where the excess backing cloth is cut off with rug scissors.・Cut the rest leaving 2-3mm

This is the finishing process on the back of the tufted piece, where the excess backing cloth is cut off with rug scissors. *Cutting too close to the edge can cause fraying. The key is to leave 2-3mm.

⑥ Surface finishing (hair clippers and carving)

After drying, smooth the surface with clippers.

As part of the surface finishing process for tufting rugs, the pile is trimmed with a carpet trimmer while the lint is sucked up with a dust collector. This time, there is a difference in elevation, so the boundary between 10mm and 16mm was finished by carving.

As part of the surface finishing process for tufting rugs, the pile is trimmed with a carpet trimmer while the lint is sucked up with a dust collector.

⑦ Sew on the hook and loop fastener

Finally, sew the hook-and-loop fastener to the excess area.

This video shows an introduction to hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro) for sewing, which are used to finish the back of pot covers made using tufting. - Sewn on one side

This is the finishing process where the hook-and-loop fastener for sewing is attached to the back of the tufting rug and the joining position is checked.The finishing process involves hand-sewing the hook-and-loop fasteners that join the pot covers made using tufting. - Sew the other side in the same way

This is the finishing process where the hook-and-loop fastener attached to the back of the tufted pot cover is cut to size with scissors.

Completed!

A pot cover made of tufting joined with hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro) is wrapped around the pot and the finished product is checked.A pot cover made of tufting joined with hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro) is wrapped around the pot and the finished product is checked.

If you're wondering what to make next, why not try making a pot cover?

An example of how a potted plant can be placed in a white tufted pot cover. This example shows the soft texture and three-dimensional expression.

Recommended yarn for beginners

For beginners and those still practicing
 I recommend the easiest soft acrylic yarn .

▶︎See Soft Acrylic Yarn Colors

It has a soft and fluffy finish and is reasonably priced.

Colorful yarns are neatly lined up on the shelves. They are available in a wide variety of colors, including blue, green, red, pink, orange, yellow, and brown.

This set is useful for everything except the yarn!

For materials other than yarn, we recommend this place where you can get them all in one place.

▶︎Tufting 3-piece set of materials

(Base fabric + lining + adhesive)

Top image of tufting material set (base fabric + lining + adhesive) This set includes

・Tufting cloth ・Anti-mite adhesive
・Mesh lining

It is packed together.

Once you have all the yarn, you can start making it right away!

How to make this pot cover is also explained in detail on YouTube.

The steps are easy to understand with a video,

If you want to see the process while making it, be sure to check it out!

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