shabby flower pillow (a tutorial)
Sometimes, ideas in my head don't always turn out as planned. And sometimes, they turn out better....
After running across Sweet Jessie's Scalloped Garland tutorial a few months ago, I wanted to take the same technique and use it to make a shabby, fun, linen pillow. Here's how I did it:
Supplies Needed:
fabric (I used linen)
sewing machine
zipper (if desired)
Step 1:
Create your "petals". I'll explain the technique briefly, you can refer to the tutorial linked above if you need additional help.
Cut out a half-circle template out of cardstock. Place on a double layer of fabric and cut. Take your two layers of fabric and stitch around the curve.
Step 2: Take sew petals and turn inside out. Press flat. Take petals and arrange your first layer on your pillow fabric.
Step 3: Stitch petals down to fabric. Repeat for second layer of petals.
Step 4: Continue creating petals and attaching them to pillow front. I did 5 layers total, and, for layers 2-4, I cut down my template and made the petals slightly smaller. I then cut down the template further for the fifth and final layer.
Step 5: Almost there! Now you are ready to create your flower's center. I did this by taking small circles of fabric and folding them once (into a half circle) and again (folding them into a cone shape). Either hot glue or sew your petals shut. Take your petals and hot glue them into a circle onto a small piece of fabric. Once your outer circle is complete, continue layering and working into the center of the circle.
Step 6: Glue or stitch your flower's center onto your pillow fabric. Lastly, sew your pillow together in the method of your choice!
Beautiful pillow. Don't you just love it when things turn out better than your vision.
Cherie
Very cute! I love it!
Just found your blog....Thanks for the tutorial.CUTE!
Love this! And I have some linen pants that I hate and just was thinking today needed to be repurposed!
forgot to say I'm coming from tt&j and your newest follower!
Simply beautiful! I really love it! I like the finished edges, you did a great job!
Carlee
Coming to you via TT & J. I can't sew a lick but I adore the pillow and wish I had the patience to learn to sew just to make one of my own. Great job!
Gorgeous! I did a post on my creativecatalog.blogspot.com site a while back. I have been dying to make one!
Wow, I love this! It is so cute. I would have never thought to use linen on it... I think it looks perfect. Thanks for sharing. I'm yournewest follower!
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Beautiful! I love this pillow. Thanks for the tutorial.
This is gorgeous! Over from TT&J.
Seriously in love with your pillow! I featured it over at http://www.justpleasedaspunch.blogspot.com. You are one talented lady!
Stunning! ! ♥
Do you think you'll make one to sell in your etsy? Ü
Pure sweetness! I am totally going to make one!!! Thanks for the inspiration! Smiles!
I am definately going to have a go at those cushions for my new house ...too busy right now organising the building but i have it earmarked to do...thank you for the tutorial... and i love the linen by the way...
Love the flower pillow. Even my husband peeked over my shoulder and said "oohh i really like that flower pillow." 🙂
Love the blue and white fabric on the pillow in the background too. Can you tell me where you bought that?
you are a genius! I LOVE THIS IDEA and I'm so going to try this when I learn to sew! I just bought a sewing machine, just need to take some classes! THANKS FOR SHARING.
It's beautifully elegant. I want to make one for my bed. How much fabric did you use for the pillow????
Beautiful!!!! Thank You!!!
I saw a similar pillow at our local Living Quarters but the colors didnt strike me fancy. I'm so glad i found your tutorial - its so easy to follow . thank you so much for posting 🙂
gorgeous
my best compliments for you creations...
and excuse for my English but I am Italian...
giulia
I Love it i will.make it tomorroe
Muy bueno .lo voy a hacer espero m sslga.Gracias por compartir
very beautiful thank from Venice Italy
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How do you determine the size of the half circle?
The link to Sweet Jessie's is by invite only, so I could not see the garland.
thank you for your how-to on the pillow, great pillow for a gift.
How much fabric is used to make this pillow?