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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!

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  1. 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 !

  4. 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

  10. 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. :)

  15. 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. :)

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  17. 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. 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. 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

  21. 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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