Pillows – Page 29

Tutorial: Modern print patchwork throw pillows

September 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If the words “patchwork pillow” make you think of old-timey styles of years gone by, take a look at these modern patchwork pillows. Sew4Home uses large scale graphic prints to make these patchwork throw pillows. In keeping with the scale… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snap tape pillow closure

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I usually think of snap tape as a crotch closure for babies’ onesies and jumpsuits, but Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use it to create a snap closure for a removable pillow cover. You can cut… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY bean bag pouf cushion

September 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is it a foot rest? A bean bag? A bean bag pouf cushion like this one can be either, and Anu from Nalle’s House shows how you can make one for your home. She used a PVC-coated fabric

for extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexagon color blocked pillow

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Erin from Makers Society shows how you can make this hexagon color blocked throw pillow. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics and tufted in the center with a large button. Made in solids, it has a sleek modern feel. But… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot and cold pillowcase

September 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night sweating. Other times, it’s the cold that wakes me up. Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a pillowcase for those of us whose bodies can’t seem to figure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sensory pillowcase

September 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Amy from One Artsy Mama made a special pillowcase for a child with sensory sensitivities related to touch. He had been having trouble sleeping because the fabric on his pillowcase bothered him. But when she let him choose the fabrics,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petals Pillow

September 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shows how you can make this decorative pillow covered in fabric petals. She shows how to make the fabric petals and also how to achieve even spacing and good coverage when stitching them down to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily skull Halloween pillow

September 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Indulge your dark side with this doily skull throw pillow. Becs from Born Again Creations shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The pillow base is made from a black velvet, and the skull applique from an old doily. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cute pillowcase made easy

September 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how easy it is to sew up a cute pillowcase. Just choose two coordinating prints and follow their directions to make a colorful pillowcase a child is sure to love. She points out that Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy outdoor flanged pillow

September 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Holly from McCall Manor shares a tutorial for making a flanged outdoor pillow. The flange creates a subtle but elegant frame around the pillow. It’s also a surprisingly easy design element to add to a pillow. This same style of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Zippered pillow covers 2 ways

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The benefit of making your pillows with removable covers & inserts is that you can get a whole new look for the pillow by just switching out the cover. And a zipper makes an neat closure for a removable pillow… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued & piped throw pillow

August 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tia from Little Button Diaries shows how you can make an appliqued and piped throw pillow like this one. You can applique any design you can dream up, though I think the little vintage camper applique that made is super… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern hexagon pillow

August 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Fabric Fuse Modern Hexagon Pillow. It’s a simple square pillow covered with pleather hexagons. They’re stitched down through the corners, creating a cool graphic… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beaded throw pillows without sewing any beads

August 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mark Montano shows how you can make these throw pillows with large beaded designs. And get this – no beading is required. Think of how long it would take to stitch all of those beads down by hand! Instead of… Read more ...