Pillows – Page 23

Tutorial: Vintage scarf lumbar pillow

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a lumbar pillow out of a vintage scarf. The bright colors and patterns of a vintage scarf make a gorgeous pillow, especially when you add yarn pom poms to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knotted rope pillow

July 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a knotted pillow like this one. It looks like a giant knotted rope but it’s made from a sweatshirt knit so it’s all soft and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase with a cuff, a good beginner sewing project

July 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A pillowcase is always a good first sewing project. They’re easy to make, requiring just a few simple straight seams. But they’re also pretty and functional, something you can see and use every day knowing that you made it. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ottoman pouf pillow

July 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

How would you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one? Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one. The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized pieced name pillow

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a personalized name pillow like this one. These are so fun for finishing off a kids bedding set! Or, make one for your porch or living spaces, with a word… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap coffee bag ottoman

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This burlap coffee bag ottoman by Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow does double duty. It’s a piece of home decor and a place to prop your feet. I’m loving the combination of the printed burlap and the bright tassels! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeping bag or travel pillow

June 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how you can make mini sleeping pillows for camping. The smaller scale pillows are sized just right to fit in a child’s sleeping bag. I can also see these being nice to take in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giant floor pillows

June 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Giant floor pillows like these can serve as extra seating, for parties or family movie night or maybe just curling up in the corner with a good book. They’re easy to make and far more inexpensive than actually buying extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY custom fit chair cushions

June 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Make a porch or patio chair more inviting by adding a set of cushions. You could buy some, but it’s better to make them because you can custom fit your cushions to your chair. Fairfield World shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt as you go flag pillow

June 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a quilt-as-you-go technique to make a flag pillow that would be perfect for 4th of July decoration. The red and white stripes, as well as the field of blue, use the… Read more ...

Tutorial: American flag pillow cover

June 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this American flag pillow cover. It would be a fun addition to 4th of July decor. The patchwork is kept simple, with a polka dotted fabric approximating the blue… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew rest or reading mat

May 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kerry from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make this , with no sewing required. All you need is a piece of foam and some fleece. It could make any nook or corner in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty Little Pillows

May 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Pretty Little Pillows. This collect You can use one tutorial to make all of the pillows you see here. Sew4Home has the tutorial. They all have plain fronts and a button envelope closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: On The Go Reading Pillow

May 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can her On The Go Reading Pillow. Perfect for bedtime reading or road trips, it’s a pillow with a pocket to hold a book. Older kids might enjoy having a journal tucked in… Read more ...