Make Your Own Couch Pillows

Sew along the inner edge of the woven band on your trim if you didn t use trim sew with a 1 2 inch seam allowance.
Make your own couch pillows. It s ok to under estimate a little. How to make a felted sweater shrug give new life to an old sweater in a few simple steps by turning an outdated sweater into a sweet bolero style shrug. Create decorative pillows to complement your sofa or chairs. Lay the pillow on top of a ruler or yard stick.
I would call this one 18 measure both length and width. If you are using one of your own pillows here s how to measure the size of your throw pillows. Add a family photo to feel more at home or holiday snaps so you won t forget the times abroad. Smoosh it out a little and eyeball the widest point.
These popular throw pillows from home depot wayfair macy s and more are great for making your living room more comfortable. 23 throw pillows to make your couch more comfortable and fun. You now have your very own pillow cover which was super easy to make. I think what makes this project so simple is that it s fairly small and you re just sewing straight lines.
This makes your pillows look plump. A seam allowance is the measurement from the edge of the fabric to where you. Sew the edges of your pillow. Make sure to use a color of thread similar to the color of your fabric.
Once i got everything cut out and ironed i think it took me maybe 15 minutes or less to sew them all together. If you use a sewing machine i recommend a zig zag stitch.