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With a sustainable bias, the handcrafted technique of fuxico makes use of leftover fabrics. Its name came about because of the women who used to get together to sew, in the interior of the Brazilian Northeast, and took advantage of the meeting to gossip or make intrigues. The technique is nothing more than sewing little cloth bags, which can have various shapes such as delicate little flowers or butterflies.
With various models and techniques of how to make fuxico, you can make bedspreads, tablecloths, decorative items for other utensils, pillows, jewelry, clothes, and many others. Check it out and learn, step by step, the seven ways to make fuxico, and then ideas and more videos with tutorials for you to get inspired!
DIY: 7 Ways to Make Fuxico
Like any craft technique, fuxico has different ways of being made: with filling, in flower shape, in the cutting and sealing machine, among many others. Learn the main ways with the following tutorials:
1. how to make flower tapestry
Probably the best known among fuxickers, the flower pattern, shown in the video with one or two colors, is simple and easy to make and requires only fabric, needle, and thread.
2. how to make fuxico with filling
The result is even more beautiful and is perfect for hair ornaments, mobiles, or other decorative items.
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For a square-shaped pattern you need a template that you can make yourself at home, then transfer the template to the fabric and follow the steps in the video for a fuxico in this shape.
4. how to make heart tapestry
Without using a template, the video teaches how to make heart-shaped fuxico using a CD, scissors, thread, and needle. Super easy and practical to do, you can decorate pillows with this pattern.
5. how to make Japanese fuxico
For a perfect result, make a template of the size you want. The result of this technique is amazing and can compose bedspreads, pillows, and garments with a lot of personality.
6. how to make fuxico in the cutting and sealing machine
If you have this machine at home, you can use it to cut and seal fabrics accurately. The tool is perfect for those who are not very skilled with needle and thread.
7. how to make inverted tapestry
Also known by several other names, such as fluffy, capitone, and honeycomb, this stitch is marked in squares where the stitch is made at the junction of each square. Although it may seem complex, it is quite easy and practical.
After getting to know the main ways of doing it, it is possible to realize that, although it may seem difficult and require some skill, many stitches are easy and quick to do. Now, check out several ideas for you to get inspired and apply in your home decoration or even to present someone with this beautiful craft technique.
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Pillows, bedspreads, decorative items, clothes, slippers, jewelry, everything you can imagine can, yes, apply this fuxico technique to give even more personality to the object or garment:
1. the artisanal technique originated in the northeast of Brazil
Jewelry, such as necklaces, can also be made with this technique
3. create beautiful pictures with fuxico
4. decorate small bags with delicate flowers
5. learn how to make a cover for your pillow
6. picture frame with fuxico
7. apply the flowers on dishcloths
8. keychain with stuffing and custom fuxico bag
9. also apply to shoes
10. fuxico tablecloths look beautiful
11. key chains with the colors of Brazil
12. signs to decorate the room
13. give personality to that simple bag
14. delicate garland to decorate the bedroom door
15. practical and easy to make rug
16. box decorated with delicate flowers
17. how about this lamp? incredible!
18. necklace with blue flowers
19. authentic and colorful bag
20. tapestry quilt for a cozier environment
21. fuxico purse or wallet
22. delicate flower-shaped napkin holders with filling
23. delicate Christmas wreath
24: Great gift ideas for a birthday party or baby shower
25. curtain with few materials
26. fuxico frame in various colors and textures
27. beautiful cushion with embroidery
28. decorative pots that can also decorate parties
29. decorative bottles with fuxico
30. make Christmas balls out of yarn
31. souvenir for the one you love
32. beautiful hair clips
33. table set with fuxico
34. curtains made of thread and ribbons
35. learn how to make auxi necklace
36. fuxico towel for party decoration
37. fun tapestry rug
38. beautiful table arrangement for a arraial
39. flowers, cute little owls and leaves
40. bath towels with details of this handmade technique
41. delicate handmade terchiefs
42. decorative items to accompany a delicious mate
43. buttons finish masterfully
44. table runner in neutral tones
45. fuxico keychains for gifts
46. flower sousplat for a more beautiful table
47: Another beautiful painting with this craft technique
48. vase with fuxico detail
49. give door weights a more beautiful look
50. delicate garland to receive visitors
Delicate, colorful and with beautiful textures, the fuxicos are responsible for giving an even more pleasant look to the decorative item or to the space. Now that you know how to do this craft technique and probably already have several ideas, it's time to get busy, invite friends and gossip!
