Who wants to pay $25+ on adorable pillows they can
make themselves. Not I! With this easy Do-It-Yourself you will be able to take
your couch from average to excellent. Follow these easy steps and you will
have fun, bright pillows to spice up any piece of furniture.
Things you will need:
- 1/2 yards of fabric per pillow
- 1 bag of polyester filling per 12X12 pillow to be
safe.
- Thread to match your fabric, preferable for
upholstery.
Step 1: Go to your local fabric store and
buy at lease 1/2 yard of your fabric of choice along with polyester stuffing.
One-third of the bag will fill a 12X12 pillow. I encourage you getting a more
thick feeling fabric such as upholstery fabric. It will hold its shape a lot
better and I think they look better.
Step 2: Cut your fabric into the shape of
your choice.
Step 3: Place the fabric inside out or to
where the print is facing each other. If the fabric is the same on both sides
then it doesn't matter.
Step 4: Sew with a 1/2-inch margin
around three and a half sides. Make sure to leave an opening to put your
stuffing inside.
Step 5: Turn fabric right side out and
stuff the pillow.
Step 6: Start with the side that is open
and fold the opening down inside the pillow to where it matches the rest of the
stitching. Pen it and begin sewing with 1/8-inch margin all around the pillow.
This will close your hole as well as make an edge to give the pillow a more
decorative feel.
Step 7: Place it on your furniture
of choice and enjoy all the compliments.
- KO
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