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!
Linking to:
The Shabby Nest
Tatertots and Jello
The Stories of A2Z
I love it! It’s fun when ideas in our heads come out even better than expected.
Thanks for sharing this Linda – gorgeous! How generous of you AND what a beautiful pillow. Love the bird print behind it too!
i absolutely love it! i may have to try one
Love it! It’s beautiful!
I know what I”m making next!
That is absolutely lovely! I just may be adding that project to my list. Thanks for the inspiration!
That is a gorgeous pillow. You have really outdone yourself!!! ~~Sherry~~
Very beautiful and a touch of class… you made it very neatly … And your tute is so understandable… I am sure I can make one with the help of this tute…
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Farah
I just L.O.V.E. this idea! Since I have some extra linen on hand, I’m going to give this a try this weekend! Thank you for the lovely tutorial!!
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
What a lovely pillow! I love the shape of the petals and the fabric a lot!
Love this, I saw one similar for sale the other day! This is one I have got to try, great instructions!
Becky
That is gorgeous Linda! Swoon! Did you get my email about the giveaway schedule?
Have a wonderful day!
Tammy
Beautiful pillow. Don’t you just love it when things turn out better than your vision.
Cherie
Very cute! I love it!
Oh, I just passed up some linen in the remnant bin at Joann’s last night. I might need to go back and see if it’s still there!
Gorgeous!
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
Your pillow is oh so pretty! I LOVE when an idea turns out better than envisioned! Nice work!
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!
Beautiful! Wish I had a sewing machine!
Gorgeous! I did a post on my creativecatalog.blogspot.com site a while back. I have been dying to make one!
I found your blog post on the Weekend Wrap Up over at Tatertots and Jello. These are beautiful!!
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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I absolutely love this pillow. Saw similar ones in the Grandin Rd. catalog, but we are so broke at the moment… BUT! I have fabric and scraps upstairs! I think yours looks even better than theirs!
I’m so freakin’ impressed.
This is gorgeous! Over from TT&J.
Beautiful! I love this pillow. Thanks for the tutorial.
Seriously in love with your pillow! I featured it over at http://www.justpleasedaspunch.blogspot.com. You are one talented lady!
Very, very pretty! Love it!
Pure sweetness! I am totally going to make one!!! Thanks for the inspiration! Smiles!
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?
Gorgeous! I can’t wait to try it out!
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.
Stunning! ! ♥
Do you think you’ll make one to sell in your etsy? Ü
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…
thanks for the tutorial. so nice pillow, must to try.
So beautiful! I’ll be featuring it today
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I tried this as my first sewing project and had so much fun. I made two of these for my Mom and she simply loved them!!!
I just changed the design a bit and added stuffing to all the petals to give it a more 3d look and I did it in bright orange! See my mine here. http://madebymeg.net/blog/nautical-mobiles-are-now-available-and-more-good-news/
it looks like a million bucks love it , i will definitly be making one for my house
fantastic idea i must try this!
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Hola, gracias por compartir el tutorial de este hermoso cojín. Saludos desde México.
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
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.