I picked out my fabric, I wanted it durable for outside so I used blue ticking...which was the fabric they used to make all sleeping pillows out of.
I cut mine in the shape of a long rectangle...sorry I didn't measure I just cut. Then I folded the fabric in half...so it was the shape of a pillow case.
Put right sides together. But this was the easy part...I promise this pillow took maybe 15-20 minutes to make. The right sides are together and then you fold back about an inch and a half at the top on both sides...this you will sew on the sides, but you will leave it open for stuffing.
Pin, and then sew around 3 sides, just like a pillow case. Turn inside out and stuff. Then I held the open end closed after stuffing, sewed the opening shut on my sewing machine, and added three little red buttons.
I started thinking I could make several! How about a really long one for a cushion on a lounge chair outside. Instead of stuffing it, I could just use a really long King size pillow. My mind is a whirl! Of thoughts that is! hahaha.Blessings,
Debbie
17 comments:
I really LOVE that pillow and I even think I could make one of those!!!! Thanks so much for sharing and I'll show you if I manage it!!
What a wonderful and simple idea. I love the look of your pillow.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
AMY
Oh, Debbie ... I LOVE it! I've been thinking about making some decorative pillows for our bed, and now I am truly inspired!
Your pillows look great. Thanks for the directions. I might be able to do that and I love to change pillows on the screen porch and deck.
Love it, Debbie! So cute. I may have to borrow your idea!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Very nice. I love the simpleness of it...but it looks classy!!
Cute idea! Fast, too, as even the buttons could be sewn on with the sewing machine. I hate sewing pillows closed by hand. To me, it is easier to put in a zipper than sew it closed by hand. Thanks for sharing this idea. Sally
Hi Debbie,
What a cute and simple pillow. I too like making pillows, they are always a cozy thing to make and you can do them in so many ways.
Good tutorial!
Linda
Love it! I'll show my mom! She's our seamstress!
Hugs, Lisa
Debbie,
What a wonderful idea and the pillows look great! I'm going to have to get some fabric next week and copy your idea.
Gretchen
Thanks for your inspiration! I love the idea of closing it with buttons! Now my mind is a whirl...
Such a cute idea with the little buttons on the side - you know how to inspire us!
So cute! Love the red buttons!
Hello, how cute this pillow is, I love to so sew and I will give this a try! I also love the look of ticking!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Bless you, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
Great pillow and thanks for the tip. I will need to check that out. Saw a few postings back and your Lab is getting bigger. A really pretty pup too. Too bad they do not stay puppies a bit longer. Have a great weekend and hope you stay cool. In Covina it is hot but the mornings and evenings are nice a cool still.
Adorable pillow Debbie. Did you end up using the rick rack? I didn't see it in the final photo. I've got some fabric I've been meaning to make pillow covers with, and your idea with the little buttons is great. I think I'll get started today.
Blessings,
Marcia
Oh my gosh! I love it!
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