For those looking to add a touch of magic to their home decor, a magic pillowcase may be just the thing. With its unique construction, this pillowcase is sure to impress and delight. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your very own magic pillowcase. 1. Gather your materials: - Fabric for the pillowcase - Thread in a matching color - Sewing machine or needle for hand-sewing - Scissors - Pins 2. Measure and cut your fabric: - Begin by measuring your pillow insert and adding 1 inch to each dimension.
For politically aware teens, a drama set against a backdrop of historic upheaval can be a revelation. It is Burma, 1988. An American doctor (Patricia Arquette), paralyzed by grief over the stateside murders of her husband and child, has traveled to Southeast Asia to forget. In Rangoon she befriends a dissident professor (U Aung Ko). When the Burmese military cracks down on his students and their democracy movement, she joins their cause. The violence -- soldiers shooting and beating protesters -- is graphic, and there is occasional profanity. John Boorman's stolid but uninspired direction and Arquette's blank-faced acting aside, at least this film is about something.
-like fantasy about a little girl who befriends a legendary sea monster nonetheless takes the Spielberg approach to children and the grown-ups who just do not understand them. Antonio Banderas brings his charisma to the role of the traveling musician who sings in Mexican border towns, then blows drug dealers away in his spare time.
Measure and cut your fabric: - Begin by measuring your pillow insert and adding 1 inch to each dimension. This will give you the measurements for cutting your fabric. - Use your scissors to carefully cut the fabric according to your measurements.
MAGIC IN THE WATER
MAGIC IN THE WATER tells the story of wide-eyed Ashley, a young girl starving for her divorced dad's attention, on vacation with her brother and talk show therapist father at a picturesque Canadian lakeside resort. In their search for the town's mysterious legend -- a sea monster -- they finally spend some quality time together. Save for a little crass language and some flirting with spiritism, MAGIC IN THE WATER is a very likable creation. Sadly, its pro-family message is marred by incantations used to summon and bring the sea creature back to life.
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(NA, B, E, L) New Age worldview -- belief in legend, ritualistic summoning of spirits & creature brought back to life in response, & spirit's ability to inhabit human beings; pro-family message that fathers need to spend quality time with children, especially daughters; environmentalism; and, 3 obscenities & 1 vulgarity.
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Starring a very capable Sarah Wayne as a young daughter starving for her divorced dad’s attention, MAGIC IN THE WATER tells the story of wide-eyed Ashley on vacation with her brother, and radio talk show therapist father at the fictional and picturesque Northern Canadian lakeside resort of Glenorky. The children have gone there to bond with their father, who — with pager, cel phone and laptop at his side — has gone there to work on a book and not relationships. When the three arrive, the town is bustling with summer visitors wanting to catch a glimpse of its tourist attraction, Orky, a legendary sea serpent. In their search for answers to the town’s mysteries, they finally spend some quality time together doing the normal things dads and children do on vacation: like riding swings, horsing around … and chasing monsters.
Save for a little crass language and some flirting with spiritism, MAGIC IN THE WATER is a very likable creation. While not quite up to the Spielberg standard in special effects, this E.T.-like fantasy about a little girl who befriends a legendary sea monster nonetheless takes the Spielberg approach to children and the grown-ups who just do not understand them. Sadly, its pro-family message is marred by New Age spiritism, including incantations used to bring the sea creature back to life.
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DonateFor the main body of the pillowcase, you will need two pieces that are the same size, as well as one smaller piece for the cuff. 3. Prepare the cuff: - Take your smaller piece of fabric and fold it in half lengthwise, with the right sides facing each other. - Pin the raw edges together, leaving the folded edge open. - Sew along the pinned edge, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Once sewn, turn the cuff right side out and press it flat. 4. Assemble the pillowcase: - Take one of the larger fabric pieces and lay it out, right side up. - Place the cuff on top of the fabric, aligning the raw edges. - Finally, lay the second large fabric piece on top, right side down, sandwiching the cuff between the two pieces. Pin all the layers together. 5. Sew the pillowcase: - Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, sew around the entire perimeter of the pinned layers. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and end to secure the stitches. - Once sewn, carefully trim any excess fabric and clip the corners to reduce bulk. 6. Turn and press: - Carefully turn the pillowcase right side out, pushing out the corners with a blunt object if necessary. - Use an iron to press the pillowcase flat, paying special attention to the seams and corners. And there you have it - a beautiful and magical pillowcase that is sure to bring a touch of wonder to any room..
Reviews for "Create Your Own Magic: Step-by-Step Instructions for a Stunning Pillowcase"
- Emily - 2/5 - I was really excited to try the magic pillowcase, but I found the step by step instructions to be extremely confusing. The pictures did not match the written instructions, which made it difficult to follow along. Additionally, some steps were skipped or not explained clearly enough. I ended up giving up and just making a regular pillowcase instead.
- Mike - 3/5 - The magic pillowcase sounded like a great idea, but I was disappointed with the instructions. They were not detailed enough and assumed a certain level of sewing knowledge that I did not have. I struggled to figure out how to properly finish the edges and ended up with a messy looking pillowcase. I wish there had been more explanations and tips included for beginners like me.
- Sarah - 2/5 - I had high hopes for the magic pillowcase, but the instructions left a lot to be desired. The written explanations were confusing and the pictures were not clear enough to help me understand the steps. I ended up having to search for video tutorials online to finally figure it out. I think the instructions need to be revised and made more beginner-friendly.
- John - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with the step by step instructions for the magic pillowcase. They were poorly written and lacked crucial details. As a result, I ended up wasting a lot of fabric and time trying to figure out how to make it work. I would not recommend this tutorial to others unless the instructions are improved.