~One or two ordinary pillows. Maybe ones you have, but are tired of.
Confession, I purchased the striped fabric to go with the bird fabric, since I knew it would be tucked in, I didn't even bother finishing the last side off. If you do the same thing, there are NO fancy sewing techniques here, just sew flat squares together.
~Next select show fabric, with your show fabric, cut two more pieces of fabric. These will not be square. You will want add just a little extra to the side since you will be making a "tuck" in the corner. Again, nothing fancy. See the corner below, after you stitch around three sides, sew across the corner approx. 2" so you get a bit of a pocket after it is sewn. If you get the side dimension wrong, you can trim it before the next step.~Seam binding: Turn your slipcover right side out. Sew seam binding over the raw edge. Sew the length of the ties shut. Place the ties where you want them on your slip cover, fold over the raw edges and sew securely on.
Let's put on the brakes for a minute. I totally skipped the seam binding part. I previously did a tutorial on making your own ties, which you can check out OR and you're going to love this--you can purchase double fold bias tape at the fabric store and everything's already done for you, you just have to sew it on.
Now, all's you have to do is stuff the pillow into it's slipcover and tie, put on the sofa or chair of your choice and enjoy!
I'm going to be joining Linky parties...
Whata beautiful fabrc KIm!! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Saw you on SITS & thought I'd drop over. :) I love the tie-bows on the cover!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteLuv your idea and that fabric is soooo PRETTY!
Blessings,
Linda
oh such a great idea and that fabric is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of these! Those fabrics look perfect together and it is a great way to jazz up a boring pillow. I really like the ties on the sides. That makes these for me. Thanks for being "cheeky" and inviting me over. :) You were right...this is my kind of thing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty home, Kim! Love the slip cover idea :)
ReplyDeleteI finally made some pillows, but still have yet to tackle the dot ones like you made in the PB knock off room. I think it's because I'm scared to wind a new bobbin and new thread color on my machine? If it weren't for that, I'd be a sewing fool!
Thanks again for the great inspiration :)
-Amy
Nice job! I love the barkcloth look of that fabric! I make envelope pillow cases for my everday pillows to change them out, but this is a better look I think - I may copy you soon :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! This probably just saved me a lot of time & money. LOL
ReplyDeleteI love the patterns you used. And that gingham ribbon to tie them is the perfect finishing touch. Really, nicely done! They look so comfy too!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I love the pillows. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI love,love,love the look of your pillows..they're really sweet,and I love your choice of fabric.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment on my new media center. You may be stumped about the compound miter saw, but you sure know how to make beautiful pillows! Great job!
ReplyDeletegail
GORGEOUS. Love that idea. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting.
ReplyDeleteI love those pillow covers. The fabric is marvelous! Super job and thanks for coming over to my blog. I am going to add myself as a follower if I haven't already. I am one of the faceless people. My pic will not upload to that.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, Kim. Gloria over at Crochet Galore gave my sister and I the Sunshine Award for our blog and now we are passing that award onto YOU and YOUR BLOG, which is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for adding to blog wonderland.
Linda and Carol
Hi, i love the pillows, you did such a great job!! Your living room looks beautiful....Kathy
ReplyDeleteKim the pillow slipcovers are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI adore the gorgeous pattern on the fabric and colors.
Have a wonderful weekend.
~Melissa :)
Saw you on SITS-- Cute idea.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is great.. I really like it....
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Lori
Wow--I love that brown fabric! So cute.
ReplyDeleteThose look great. I love the simplicity of it! Great job.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love this idea and I love your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteKim, those look great! And I also the the fabric combination is so pretty. Come on over and join my slipcover show-off link party.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea. I love the two fabrics playing against each other like that!
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say, that last shot of your livingroom? Is that in a magazine?!? Gorgeous! Great photography.
Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
I love these!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty. I will put this on my list of things to do, before the kids tear the pillows up that came with the couch!!:)
ReplyDeletegreat job. Love the checkered trim..
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I adore the fabrics!
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madebystephie.blogspot.com
I love the pillow slipcovers. They turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI adore the pillow slipcovers. What a fantastic idea this is. I'll have to try this out soon, being as I can sew much.
ReplyDeleteI would love to invite you to visit my blog and enter in my giveaway.
So cute! They look great. Also, I want that polka dotted chair. It is adorable. Cute room!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking it up to my party!!!
XOXO
Jen
I love the way the stripe peeks out !
ReplyDeleteGreat project and I love the fabric!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! LOVE the fabrics! I think I can do this! I going to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Lou Cinda