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February 3, 2014

DIY decorative throw pillows sewing tutorial

 

DIY throw pillows! Easy sewing tutorials.

Today I have two easy throw pillow tutorials!

pom pom trim throw pillow sewing tutorial

Cute fabric, right? My Joann Fabrics has been getting lots of nice quilting cottons in lately. To make a cover for a 14 inch pillow form you need 1/2 yard of fabric plus nearly 2 yards of trim. Wash and iron your fabric first. Here’s how to make it:

directions for making a pom pom trim throw pillow

1 – Cut 3 15×15 inch squares of fabric (if your fabric has shrunk enough that you can’t quite fit 3 squares, cut one square at 15×15 and two rectangles at 15×13 or so). 2 – Take one of the 15×15 squares and sew the trim all the way around it. I found it was actually easiest to do this without pinning. Just place one end of the trim along one side of the fabric square, pom poms pointing in and right side of fabric up, and start sewing, about 1/4 inch from the edge. 3 – When you get to a corner, miter the trim. 4 – Continue sewing on trim until you get back to where you started. Slightly overlap trim, then cut off any excess.

instructions for making a pom pom trim throw pillow

5 – To make the envelope opening on the back of the pillow cover, grab one of your other fabric pieces. Fold the right side in (wrong sides together) 5 inches, so you now have a 15×10 inch rectangle. Sew as shown w/yellow dots. Repeat with the other fabric piece, but this time folding in from the left. 6 – Place your trimmed square down on the table, right side up. Place rectangles on top of the square, right sides down, one matching up with the left side of the square and one matching up with the right, to form an “envelope”. Pin very well, then sew all the way around, as shown by yellow dots. Sew 1/2 inch from the edge this time.  7 – Turn right side out and press. 8 – Slide in pillow form.

Totally confusing? I hope not. It makes more sense when you’re actually doing it 🙂

Here’s a close-up of the zigzag ruffle pillow.

cute ruffled throw pillow sewing tutorial

For this one you’ll need 1 yd of 36 inch wide wool felt and matching thread (you can find wool felt on the bolt at Joann Fabrics – it doesn’t need to be 100% wool, just have some wool in the blend).

Using yellow fabric strips to make ruffles on throw pillow front

1 – Cut out 2 15×15 inch squares, and 5 strips that are 3 inches wide and 36 inches long. 2 – Lay out one square. Take your first strip and lay it diagonally out from the top center of the square, as shown. 3 – Zig zag the strip back and forth, making a ruffle, until it looks like the photo. Part of the strip should extend past the top and bottom of the square. 4 – Repeat with the four other strips as shown. NOT SHOWN: Scoot the ruffles in a little closer together, so you have 1/2 inch of open space on the left and right side of the square.

yellow ruffled throw pillow tutorial

5 – Pin ruffles down, then sew a straight stitch down the center of each ruffle. Trim excess. 6 – Place other 15×15 inch square on top, then sew around edges, leaving about 6 inches open on the left or right side (not the top or bottom). To finish, turn right side out and stuff with polyfil or pillow form, then sew opening closed.

Two new throw pillows with a little personality. Don’t forget to click on over to Crazy Little Projects to see the other tutorials for this month and enter the giveaway.

how to make cute DIY throw pillows

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  1. Heart Eyes Emoji Pillow says

    November 17, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Great blog post! Easy, simple, affordable and charming patterns. Almost everyone can try these at their own. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  2. David Hasse says

    October 20, 2016 at 6:55 am

    My wife is very interested on decorative pillows and she often try to make these. I’ve given this tutorial to her and she really liked it . Specially the pom pom pillow ! LMAO!

    Reply
  3. Markus Magnus says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:06 am

    I both hope I could do something like that and know I severely lack skills for that. All I can do is pick furniture and a mattress for my bedroom and that’s that. Making a decorative pillow is beyond what I can do =(

    Reply
  4. b.jonh says

    August 16, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Oh my god, so cute! Now I know how to DIY the pillow covers and use them to decorate my home. Love it very much! Thank you for sharing experience!

    Reply
  5. Kim Gaynor says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Thanks for the detailed instructions! I am teaching myself how to sew again after 30+ years! I thought you might like to know that I pinned your blog post. You also might like to know about a vintage fabric giveaway I’m hosting on my blog: http://livingvintageco.com/2015/02/sewing-ideas-using-vintage-linens-giveaway/.

    Reply
  6. Stacy says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Love your cushions…the fabric choice it lovely and i like your textured idea too! I’ve featured them on my latest post ‘Pillow Talk’ http://www.stylemyparty.co.uk/blog/style-my-home-pillow-talk/ take a peek! 🙂

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    June 21, 2014 at 11:19 pm

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  8. Shelley STAMM says

    June 8, 2014 at 10:32 am

    great pillows!

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  9. Seaweed & Raine says

    February 21, 2014 at 5:01 am

    The yellow makes me smile. Thanks for the tutorial – I may have to make some time and try to whip one up! 🙂
    Sheree

    Reply
    • autumn says

      February 22, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Sheree! I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out – I was just kind of experimenting – so I’m glad it worked!

      Reply
  10. mimi says

    February 18, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Can you use other fabric(s) besides wool to make the ruffle zig-zag pillow? Thanks!

    Reply
    • autumn says

      February 18, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      I used wool felt because the edges don’t fray. If you use a woven fabric (like quilting cotton) the edges will eventually fray and it will start to look shabby. You could try it with a knit fabric that doesn’t fray – the ruffles won’t have as much body though, so the end result will look a little different. I really think wool felt is your best bet for this specific design. Good luck!

      Reply
      • mimi says

        February 18, 2014 at 10:11 pm

        Thank you for your reply; your pillows are lovely!

        Reply
      • Terri lynn says

        September 24, 2015 at 10:01 am

        Hi Autumn, I just happened upon your site and fun projects. I made the ruffle pillow using flannel for the frontside (flannel doesn’t fray or get funny like that) and it looks awesome. I did it with my SF Giants baseball team fabric. Then, I did orange and black on the back with a stripe. It looks great. Just wanted to see what you thought. Flannel is soft and cuddly for the pillow too. 🙂

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  11. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I love the pom pom trim. It really takes it up a notch! def trying this out on my next pillow!!

    Reply
  12. Melanie Hamilton says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    I am in love with the yellow wool pillow! I totally want to make one!

    Reply
  13. Gwen H. says

    February 4, 2014 at 1:39 am

    Hello, Thanks for the tutorial . I am here from the February challenge at Crazy Little Projects. The pillows look like a perfect project.

    Reply
    • autumn says

      February 4, 2014 at 6:17 am

      Thanks for visiting! I hope you find more projects you like here 🙂

      Reply
  14. Rachel says

    February 3, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial, I’m here from Crazy Little Projects, Sew Crazy Challenge! I’m thinking this is going to be my go-to for this month! My couch is in dire need of coziness of pillows – and these are adorable and will be perfect.

    I also am a new follower of you on pinterest – a lot of things that I tagged for my (hopefully soon!) to-sew list!

    Thanks again for the tutorial! 🙂

    Reply
    • autumn says

      February 3, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Fantastic! I’m glad you like the pillows and I’m happy to see you here!

      Reply

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