I don't like to sew so much that I always pretend that I don't know how to sew a button so my mom will still do it. If I pretend not to be able to sew a button, then I definitely don't know how to use a sewing machine.
We are in the middle of remodeling our den. Paint is done. Frugal Wall Art, done. New chairs put together. Furniture re-arranged. I was on the search for some decorative pillows, but couldn't find any I liked. But I had seen fabric at Living With Punks house.
So I did the unthinkable. I got online and ordered this fabric from Quilthome.com.
I love the shade of blue, white, and different shades of red.
I bought an 18" square pillow form.
I decided to go with the standard square pillow. Since the pillow is 18", I made my cut at 19"x19" twice (since there are 2 sides to the pillow...)Then I pinned the two sides together inside out. I know there is a name for that, but can't recall it.
This is a picture of my mom's 18 year old sewing machine. The first night, it didn't want to play nice. I even considered going to buy one! GASP! Hubs convinced me that I didn't need to buy one considering I wasn't sure if I would even like sewing...good call on his part. Tonight, it worked just fine.I sewed the fabric together a half inch in.
I sewed the three sides together, and left one side un-sewn so I could put the pillow form in it.
After putting in the pillow form, I pinned the un-sewn side under a half an inch, then pinned it together. After I pinned it, I basted it (apparently this is a loose stitch to hold the fabric in place). I don't know who came up with that, but it was genius.
I then sewed the last side by hand. I couldn't be more thrilled with how they came out.
My amazing mother was patient with me and taught me how to sew! Here she is showing off my new pillow.
The pillows look great in our den! 
I'm still on the fence about sewing again. Using the machine was fine, it was definitely the hand sewn part that I disliked the most!
I am sharing these decorative pillows on ALL of these link parties!
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5 comments:
Great job!! I have one of those old machines from my mother....maybe I should pull it out and try my hand at it?
Love the colors!!!!! Can't wait to se in person :)
Hello! I'm visiting from tater tots & jello's weekend wrap up party! That fabric is just perfect for pillows! i love those colors! Great job!
Hi Stephanie! I found your site off of Today’s Creative Blog! I love your craft! You are so talented! I am your newest follower! Woo hoo! I hope you stop by my new blog. I just started it 2 months ago and would love new friends! Please come see me at http://www.modernfamilymagazine.com
-Heather-
OH I looove these! Such a great job you did on them!! WOOOT! Thank you for linking it up at Frou Frou Decor and I hope you come back each week and join in the fun!! Have a great day!
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
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