Pillows – Sewing

Video Game Controller Plushie Pillow Sewing Pattern

October 1, 2022 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun something you can sew for your favorite gamer! Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern to make this video game controller plushie or pillow. This would make a fun accent piece for a kid’s or teen’s… Read more ...

23 Christmas Pillows To Sew

September 27, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This roundup of sewing patterns and tutorials is all about Sewing Pillows for Christmas decor. All of these cushions would make wonderful handmade gifts for the holiday season. Cushions or pillows are great for decorating as they don’t take up… Read more ...

20 Halloween Black Cats You Can Sew For Luck

September 13, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

The superstition associating black cats with bad luck is rooted in the European fear of darkness. Black cat superstition in Western culture dates back to Ancient Greece. In Japan, it is thought to be good luck if a black cat… Read more ...

Chair Cushion Sewing Tutorial

September 13, 2022 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Add some extra padding – and a pop of color – to a chair with a DIY chair cushion. Hello Sewing has a tutorial showing how you can make one. These are great for dining chairs or maybe outdoor… Read more ...

14 Quillows To Sew – Quilt / Pillow Sewing Patterns

August 16, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A quillow is a mixture of a quilt and a pillow. (It’s also known as ‘quillo.’) The main concept is that you fold the quilt into a connected pouch or pocket, which appears like a pillow when closed. Some Quillows… Read more ...

Knotted Corner Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial

August 7, 2022 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Knotted corners are a fun detail on these pillow covers! And making them from different fabrics on the front and back adds even more punch. They’re cute made from prints but they’d also be quite striking made from solids. See… Read more ...

16 Projects To Sew With A Flannel Shirt

August 2, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

So you might remember that a few months ago we shared a roundup of over 33 Flannel projects Well this roundup is all about those old Flannel shirts. As the weather begins to creep into the colder months you are… Read more ...

Add a Zipper to a Couch Cushion – Sewing Tutorial

July 25, 2022 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’m of the opinion that every pillow or cushion should be removable, so that it’s easy to wash when it gets dirty. If your couch cushions aren’t removable, there’s a fix for that. Melly Sews shows how you can add… Read more ...

50+ Cat Patterns You Can Sew

July 19, 2022 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

We don’t own a cat, it probably stems from the childhood trauma of a rescue cat that used to hide behind the curtains and attack us. Clearly, she had issues and now as an adult, I still can’t have… Read more ...

Easy 4th of July Pillow Sewing Tutorial

June 30, 2022 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Make this 4th of July pillow from a combination of pieced fabric and iron-on vinyl! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make this cute 4th of July decoration. It’s easy to piece the striped background from solid… Read more ...

Pillowcase with Ties DIY Sewing Tutorial

June 1, 2022 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Give a quick update to some pillows in your house with these DIY pillowcases with ties. The ties are a pretty detail that also keep your pillow form from sliding out the side. Head over to I Can Sew This… Read more ...

20 Patriotic DIY American Flags You Can Sew

April 26, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This roundup of sewing patterns and sewing tutorials shows you how to make your own American flag. You may want a flag for decoration, to wave around, or for home decor. All of these projects are perfect for Memorial day… Read more ...

33 Ways To Sew With Flannel

March 15, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This roundup is an ode to Flannel, You either love Flannel fabric or hate it. There does not seem to be anything in between. I remember the 90’s with my tight black jeans and a red and black flannel shirt.… Read more ...

20 Llama Projects You Can Sew At Home

March 1, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Did I ever tell you about the time I got to cuddle a llama? We were lucky enough to travel to Peru and our hotel provided photo opportunities in their courtyard once a week, with the most adorable little Llama.… Read more ...

Love Letter Envelope Pillow with Pocket – Free Sewing Pattern

February 9, 2022 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This Valentine pillow looks just like a love letter! The front of the pillow looks like the front of an envelope you’d send in the mail. The back has folded flaps and a functional pocket where you can tuck a… Read more ...