About a week ago I guest posted at Someday Crafts. Here's the post for any of you who might have missed it over there.
Don't we all look through the Pottery Barn catalogs and drool? I know I do. When I saw these pillows in PB Teen I knew I could make them for cheap!
PB version: $39
Cupkateer Version: $5
Ready to make your own? Let's get started!
Click on any of the images to make them bigger.
Scalloped Pillow
Begin by cutting the following sizes from your felt:
-17"x17"
-16"x16"
-17"x11"
-17"x11"
Step 1: Using your 16"x16" piece begin cutting your scalloped design.
Tip: I use a white crayon when marking dark colored fabric. Afterwards I use a pressing cloth and iron it. The crayon marks will stay on the pressing cloth, not your fabric.
Next you will be cutting out the center. I cut a piece of scrapbook paper to use as the pattern. Cut a opening 12" x 12"
Repeat the previous steps to make 2 more scalloped layers. With the following dimensions:
-11"x 11" square scalloped, 8" x 8" center
-7" x 7" square scalloped, 4" x 4" center
Then...
Now we are going to sew the front and back pieces together.
First you will need to pin your scallops out of the way.
Now, with right sides together sew the 2- 17" x 11" pieces to the main 17" x 17" piece. Use a 1/2" seam allowance.
Flower Pillow
Begin by cutting the following sizes from felt:
17" x 17"
17" x 11"
17" x 11"
Scraps for flowers
Cut out your flower shapes. Click below to download my patterns.
Stack the flowers using the following diagram. Tack down the center of the flowers.
Tip: I set my machine to a small zig zag, then dropped the feed dogs when I tacked the flowers down.
Next pin the flowers aside and add a leaf design in a contrasting thread. You can use a free motion foot, stitch them by hand, or eliminate this step.
Add a 16" square pillow form and you're done!
Not to shabby of a knock off if I do say so myself.
14 comments:
Those turned out AWESOME!! They look very time consuming though, was it that bad? I probably wouldn't have attempted those on my own, thanks for showing me a DIY is possible!
Excellent! I drooled over some Christmas felt pillows in the PB catalog and made them myself too. Much cheaper and satisfying!
OMG!these look awesome!
thank you for the tute. I love it when someone else figures stuff out so I can just do it!
I am so making these! thanks for the tutorial now to dig out my sewing machine LOL
luvs and glitter
~jen
I'm soooo happy I found this tutorial! This is exactly what I've been wanting to make but didn't know how - thanks!
Excelente idea!
Muchas gracias x compartir =)
Intentaremos hacerlo, bye =)
thank you for this tutorial. I love pillows, so... i´ll try to make one of these
Holy CUTENESS!! I love these! With a house full of girls (3 little ones) these are going to be a definite must!! :) Thanks for sharing!
This is a wonderful pillow! Thanks for the tut! I'm going to make some for my Sweet Senior. I'm your newest follower!
These are awesome! I've been wanting to copy these for so long! It's good to know its possible and great to have your step by step instructions!
These pillows are absolutely gorgeous! I love them...I'm truly inspired.
OH my SO AMAZING! We'll have to have you over for our blog for our tutorial tuesday! If you are interested in being featured for this fabulous tutorial e-mail us at truliescrumptious@gmail.com
LOVE love love your blog to pieces!
belas almofadas. lindas mesmo. adorei!
bellisimi
ciao
Cristina
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