| Throw pillows are great to use in just about any area | | | | sure to include a half inch seam all the way around on |
| of your home. They can accessorize a bland couch, | | | | each piece. Also, remember that the fabric does not |
| accent a bed or futon, make an uncomfortable kitchen | | | | have to be identical on each side of the pillow. You |
| chair comfy, and bring the indoors outside when added | | | | could make the front side a detailed pattern and the |
| to patio chairs or loungers. | | | | back side a solid color. Just be certain that whatever |
| Considering all of the various options to use pillows, | | | | fabric you decide, you measure and cut the front and |
| you can imagine how expensive the idea could | | | | back pieces the same size. |
| become. And, that is why we have chosen to explain | | | | Step 4: Line the front and back pieces of the fabric |
| the do-it-yourself version of pillow design. | | | | together in an inside out fashion (the parts of the fabric |
| Designing your own pillows helps save money and | | | | that you want to see on the pillow should be on the |
| allows you to create unique, one of a kind pieces. To | | | | inside). Once arranged pin the two pieces together |
| do so, follow the easy steps explained below. | | | | about a quarter inch in from the edges. |
| Step 1: Decide on a decorative fabric. Shop in craft | | | | Step 5: Begin sewing the pinned pieces together, |
| stores or buy fabric online for a wider selection. | | | | leaving a half inch seam around the edges. Be sure to |
| Consider the color(s) you wish to use, if you would like | | | | also leave a gap of at least 3 inches so you have an |
| a pattern or detail, and the fabric material that you | | | | area to stuff the pillow with filler. |
| prefer. This all depends on the room that the pillow will | | | | Step 6: Turn the sewed pieces right side out and iron |
| be used in and its purpose. For instance if the pillow will | | | | the material. Be careful to use the right iron |
| be purely decorative, then a detailed or beaded silk | | | | temperature depending on the type of material. |
| fabric would work but if people will be sitting or laying | | | | Step 7: Stuff the pillow through the gapped area with |
| on the pillow you would want to choose a more | | | | whatever filler you choose. This can be cotton, down, |
| comfortable fabric. | | | | feather, or another option. Squeeze the pillow and test |
| Step 2: Determine the size and shape of the pillow. | | | | the comfort to determine how much filler you want to |
| Rectangles and squares are easier to work with but | | | | use. |
| you could also design a circular or oval shaped pillow if | | | | Step 8: Finish the D-I-Y throw pillow by sewing |
| you prefer. | | | | together the gapped area. The half inch seem should |
| Step 3: Measure out the size and shape needed and | | | | be folded in and a whip stitch should be used. |
| cut two pieces for the front and back of the pillow. Be | | | | |