Pillows – Sewing

Sewing tutorial: Designer inspired folded silk pillow

October 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Instead of spending $400 for an expensive designer pillow, Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse created her own. Like the original, hers is made from silk which shows off all those gorgous tucks and folds. Sewing all of the folds in… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Skeleton color block pillow

October 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This color block skeleton pillow makes a fun Halloween accent for a porch or living area! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make it. The skeleton template she uses is available for… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Postage stamp pillow

September 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Turn your fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp pillow! Sew a Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a great project for fabrics with small images. Fussy cut around the small images to make… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Halloween pumpkin pillow

September 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making this fun Halloween pumpkin! She includes a free pattern for the pumpkin applique. I’m loving the mix of the black and white gingham (so modern and yet so perfect for… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: US map pom pom pillow

August 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Celebrate a favorite road trip or show a little love to places you’ve lived with this adorable US map throw pillow! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern on her blog. Done up in florals and trimmed with pom… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Flying geese quilted pillow

August 24, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love patchwork but I don’t have the focus to stay with a large piecing project like a quilt. Kimberly from Fat Quarter Shop shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make this quilted flying geese pillow. … Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Cool repurposed denim world map floor cushion

August 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This large world map floor cushion would be a great gift for anyone with wanderlust! The map itself is made from scraps of old jeans. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial and free pattern. You can personalize the… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Shaggy latch hook yarn pillow cover

August 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cyntia from My Poppet uses latch hook to create this shaggy pillow. The deep pile of the yarn gives it a luxurious texture. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it, including her trick for sewing the pieces together… Read more ...

Sewing trick: How to get perfect corners on a throw pillow

August 10, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed that some throw pillows have perfect corners fully stuffed all the way to the points, and other pillows have saggy unstuffed corners? There’s a trick for doing that, and Sew4Home shows what it is. It’s super… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Road trip pillowcase with pocket

August 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summer is made for road trips – and so is this pillowcase! It has a carrying strap and a big pocket that can hold a favorite book. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can make… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Simple pillowcase

August 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pillowcases are a great first project for beginner sewists! They’re easy to sew and can be used every day. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew a simple pillowcase. A cuff finishes off the opening and allows… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy silk sari pillow sham

July 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew a beautiful pillow sham from silk saris! Mermaid’s Den shows how. It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners to do. If you don’t have sari pieces, you can use old scarves or other fabric scraps instead. Piecing the… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Easy pom pom pillow

July 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Is there anything cuter than pom pom pillows?! You can learn how to make a Pom Pom Pillow with this easy tutorial by Shelley from Coral & Co. Her tutorial includes a video that breaks down all the steps you… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Frida Kahlo pillow, with free pattern

July 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fun pillow was inspired by Frida Kahlo’s iconic colourful self-portraits, especially the ones with the flowers in her hair. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created this fabulous floral Felt Frida Kahlo cushion and she’s got a free pattern and… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: How to sew a pillowcase

July 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can sew a pillowcase in 15 minutes or less. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need just a yard of cotton fabric to make a standard pillowcase. (For larger or fluffier… Read more ...

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