A ladder stitch is the very best way to sew openings closed by hand! Learn how to hand sew a ladder stitch with this step-by-step photo guide. If you ever have wanted to make a pillow but have been intimidated by the hand stitching involved, today’s tutorial for how sew a ladder stitch (sometimes called…
Pillows
DIY Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Pillow
Accent your Halloween decor this year with an easy DIY Halloween pillow or two! This DIY Jack-o-Lantern Halloween pillow is an easy sewing project made with a pre-made felt cutout piece, and a pillow like this one can be made for a fraction of the price of many pricey ready-made throw pillows. Continue reading for…
Quick-and-Easy Fall Leaf Pillow
Bring the beauty of fall leaves indoors by sewing a vibrant fall leaf pillow. This is a project that will make a big statement in your home’s decor, but because it utilizes a ready-made, easy-to-find felt leaf cutout, it can be made in just a matter of minutes! Let me show you how it’s done….
Appliqued Fall Leaf Pillow
Bring a touch of fall into your home with an appliqued fall leaf pillow. Created simply with fabric scraps and a few basic supplies, this is an afternoon sewing project that can be tailored to any color scheme. Let me show you how easily it comes together. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a…
Custom Monogram Pillow Covers (Marine Vinyl Tips & Tricks)
Are you familiar with marine vinyl? If not, allow me to introduce you to my favorite sewing secret! Marine vinyl is a great way to add a professional touch to any applique project, as it adds a layer of terrific dimension to pillows, wearable accessories and more. Let me show you how I used marine…
Creativity U: How to Sew a Simple Envelope-Back Pillow Cover
Learning how to sew a throw pillow is one area where true home decor savings can be accomplished, proving that some of the simplest sewing projects can turn out to be the most cost effective. Take, for instance, a set of handmade throw pillows. Using the latest styles and color palettes, a set of throw pillows…
Heart Pocket Pillows & Treat Bags (Two Projects, One Pattern!)
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to round up some fun craft ideas for the day of love and get to work. Today’s free sewing pattern will enable you to make two fun valentine projects: a heart pocket pillow and a heart-shaped treat bag. Either one is sure to be…
Plaid Ruffle Pillow (Swell Noël #11)
Today’s Swell Noël post features a darling pillow idea from the ever-talented Bev of Flamingo Toes. New to the series? Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest…
Spiderweb Pillow Tutorial
I am the type of person who tends to fall in love with a particular supply and then stick with it over and over again. Case in point: these fun felt spiderwebs that I picked up at the dollar store. You might remember that I used them in my Halloween mantel. I loved the whimsical…
DIY Monogram Pillows with Vinyl Applique
The front porch is continuing to come along quite nicely! So far, I’ve shared my tiered planter and the floating citronella candles I put together for the space, and today I’m sharing the monogram pillows I created this weekend that will sit happily on each of the porch’s wooden rocking chairs.Some of you might remember…