Tutorial: Double zipper pillow
Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back. Each is… Read more ...
Tutorial: Zipper pillow cover, plus free Valentine cut files
Emily at Nap Time Creations shows how to make pillow covers with a zip closure on the back. You can make them in any size to fit any pillow form. Give them a Valentine theme with some heat transfer vinyl… Read more ...
Tutorial: Felt palm leaf pillow
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make it. The felt palm leaves are easy to cut out free hand once you see how to do it. The pillow base is also easily made from white cotton fabric, making… Read more ...
Tutorial: Flannel shirt pillow cover
Robin from Happy at Home shows how you can turn an old flannel shirt into a cute pillow cover. The button placket and pocket make neat details for the front of the pillow. The button placket also serves as the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pom pom sash Christmas pillow
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pom pom Christmas pillow, tied up in a pretty sash. It could actually work for any holiday, or year round, depending on the colors you use. Or, how about… Read more ...
Tutorial: No-sew pillow from a placemat
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a decorative pillow like this one, without sewing a stitch. The secret it is to start with a lined placemat. Once you have the right placement, it’s just a couple… Read more ...
Tutorial: JOY pom pom pillow
The embroidered letters and pom pom “O” lend a fun texture to this Joy pillow. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make it. The pillow cover is quick to sew, and you can do the handwork while… Read more ...
Tutorial: Letter to Santa Christmas pocket pillow
This Christmas pillow pockets has two pockets on the front – one where you can leave a letter to Santa, and another where you can leave some treats for him. It’s a great design for a novelty Christmas print. Cut… Read more ...
Tutorial: Santa throw pillow
Jill from Snugglebug University shares the tutorial making for this adorable Santa throw pillow. His face, beard, and hat are all made from straight seams, with Sherpa fleece for the beard and the fur trim on the hat. You can… Read more ...
Free pattern: Polar bear holiday pillow
Kim from Bugaboo City shares a tutorial for making this sweet polar bear holiday pillow. As awww cute as he is, he’s actually quite easy to make. She includes a free pattern, too. If you wanted to make a set… Read more ...
Free pattern: Mega Dump Truck Floor Pillow
This Mega Dump Truck floor pillow is a fun place for little kids to read a book or watch TV or snuggle down for a nap. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. You can make… Read more ...
Tutorial: Joy-Ful Christmas pillow wrap
This pillow wrap transforms any throw pillow into a cute Joy-Ful Christmas pillow. Heather from The Sewing Loft is over at Skip To My Lou today with a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s a quick project to spruce… Read more ... Tutorial: Color block pillow with pleating and piping
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to create this beautiful accent pillow using color blocking, pleating, and piping. The color blocking makes the center pleated panel pop, and the piping around the… Read more ... Tutorial: Pieced flower pillow
This pieced flower pillow would make a pretty addition to a little girl’s bedding set! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making it. She gives it dimension by stuffing the petals part of the pillow, but… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a throw pillow cover in just 30 minutes
Once you see how easy (and inexpenive) it is to create a new throw pillow cover, you’ll never want to shell out the money to buy one from a home decor store. Elizabeth from Hello Apricot shares a tutorial at… Read more ...