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February 25, 2013

Easy DIY Decorative Pillow Tutorial

I’ve been envious of all the cute chevron-patterned things floating around Pinterest lately, so I decided it was time to make something of my own with the fun print.  I’ve said before that I am not much of a seamstress.  For the most part, I only take on simple sewing projects (we’re talking ones that can be done in two hours or less), and this fits the description completely.  So just know that if I can do this, anyone can!
I found some fun printed burlap and chevron fabric at Hobby Lobby and went to town!

 

 

{NO-FUSS DECORATIVE PILLOW TUTORIAL
FOR SEWERS OF ALL LEVELS}
 
Project Supplies:
 
Fabric (how much you need will depend on how big you want your pillows to be.  A yard was enough for my two chevron pillows.  The burlap ones required a little more.)
Thread
Scissors
Pins
Sewing machine
Batting, stuffing or pillow-forms
  1. Cut your fabric into squares or rectangles (whatever shape you want your pillow to end up being), making sure to account for 1/2″ seam allowance on all sides.  I just used a pillow I already had in a size I liked and traced it onto my material with a fabric pencil.
  2. Serge or zigzag stitch around the edges to ensure the fabric won’t fray through the seams.  This step is crucial for burlap.
  3. Put right sides together, (pin if you like) and sew around edges, using 1/2″ seams.
  4. Leave an opening at least 4″ wide so you can insert the stuffing, or wider if you are using a pillow form.
  5. Clip the corners on an angle, ensuring not to cut the seam.  Turn the fabric right side out.  Push the corners out, iron it flat, and stuff the pillow.  **I slit open an old pillow and re-used the stuffing.
  6. Hand-sew the opening closed.
  7. Repeat for additional pillows.
You’re done!  Easy, peasy, right?

 

Place them on your couch and admire.

 

These would sell for at least $20 a piece on Etsy, and I made each for under $3!  Doesn’t it feel good to save money?Let me know if you have any questions and I’d be happy to answer them!

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Sewing Projects, Tutorials, Uncategorized

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  1. Marianne Six says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    you're so right !! I never buy pillows either, they are so easy to make ! Yours are beautiful ! I made the same chevron pillows in turquoise for my sofa and I've just changed the ones on our bed (with zipper). here's the link if you want to take a look : http://frenchhappynest.blogspot.fr/2013/02/bedroom-makeover-with-coastal-vibe.html. Thanks for sharing your creations !
    • Christine Bell says

      February 26, 2013 at 3:33 am

      Thanks for visiting Marianne! I like your blog!
  2. Smitty n' Chelle says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    They are so cute! I want to make to make turquoise chevron pillows for my living room!
    • Christine Bell says

      February 25, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      That would be so cute, Michelle!
  3. Chad and Catherine says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    I just saw this post and ran right out to Hobby Lobby and got the same fabric so I can make them. So cute!
  4. Kayla Janachovsky says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:48 am

    I have this on my DIY list right now! Thanks for the tips. I host a DIY link party every Monday and would love for you to join! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-diyers-link-party.html
    • Christine Bell says

      February 26, 2013 at 3:32 am

      I just linked it up! Thanks for visiting Kayla!
  5. Emily Thompson says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:09 am

    super cute!! I love the printed burlap fabric... thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays @ Nap-Time Creations ~Emily
  6. Sandy says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    So cute! Love that chevron fabric - so wish I had a Hobby Lobby close by!
  7. Laura @ Make Life Lovely says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    Love your pillows! I recently discovered the printed burlap at Joann's and love it! Thanks for sharing!
  8. Sincerelyhooked says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    I'm looking for a great idea to make for Mothers Day, think I've just found it, think this would make a great present xx
    • Christine Bell says

      February 28, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! These would make great Mother's Day gifts!
  9. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    February 28, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Very pretty! I would love you to come join my Pin Me Linky Party that starts Friday morning at 8am CST. I allow up to 3 links each week! I am a new follower!
    • Christine Bell says

      February 28, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Diana! Thanks for looking! I would love to join your linky party tomorrow. See you then!
  10. Erin says

    February 28, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks for posting this Christine. I also had to do a post about it. Genius. I linked your blog in my post. It is just too good not to share. :)
  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    February 28, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I love lots of pretty pillows and these are beautiful. I make pillow covers now and use the same throw pillows over again! Enjoy your day!
  12. Amy says

    March 1, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Super cute!!! I love these pillows.
  13. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    March 2, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I love the combination of the fabrics you chose! Awesome job!
  14. DiddydelDesigns says

    March 3, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I've just bought a sewing machine this week and didn't know what to make first but you've inspired me going to give it a go today, thank you
  15. Raising Reagan says

    March 3, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    It's amazing how the chevron pattern just exploded onto the scene ... these are great!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    www.raising-reagan.com
  16. Leslie @ Violet Imperfection says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    So cute, I love the chevron print and it has exploded all over the place.

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
  17. Ruthie Armstrong says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:31 am

    How super cute... love them! I'm so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell... come back again next week to party with me again :) xoxo~ Ruthie
  18. Ela @ Scrapidoodlelicious.blogspot.com says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Hi Christine! Nice pillows. I made a chevron pillow too but I painted my fabric and just now I posted my chevron tea cart. If you'd like to check it out, here's the link:

    http://www.scrapidoodlelicious.blogspot.ca/2013/03/chevron-tea-cart.html

    Btw, I am a new member. Hope you can drop by too! Love your blog name.
  19. Angie says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:04 am

    I love these! Pillows are one of the few things that I can sew. The fabric you chose is great. I love your blog! Thanks for sharing this at my link party - I hope you can join again tomorrow!

    -Angie
    www.easylivingmom.com
  20. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    March 8, 2013 at 4:25 am

    Really cute pillows! Love that they didn't take long to make either :) That's my kind of project!

    Thanks for sharing at @The Weekend re-Treat!
  21. Polkadot-pretties says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Thank you for linking up at Craft, Create and Inspire linky party ...

    Your awesome project is featured this weekend !,

    Hope you will join us this weekend??

    Claire @ Polkadot pretties

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