No Sew Pillows

The Advantages of Making Your Own Pillows

Even though decorative pillows are widely available, making your own allows you to control costs and customize the final product.

Cost

While pillows are a wonderful addition to your home décor, they can easily become rather expensive. Simple pillows often run between $10 and $20 each, with designs that feature more elaborate detailing costing much more. If you need several pillows for your room, this can easily add up to a major purchase.

When you make your own pillows, you can help keep costs down by shopping the fabric sales at Hobby Lobby, Michaels Crafts, or Joann Crafts. Another great tip for crafters on a budget is to save money by making your pillows using fabric from old clothing. A pillow made from your daughter’s old dress, for example, is a pretty and personal keepsake.

Customization

When you make your own pillows, you’re in complete control of the final product. If you’re looking for a pillow in the same shade of purple as your curtains, for example, it can be difficult to find what you need at your local department store. When you make your own pillows, you can choose fabric that perfectly matches other elements in your home décor.

Can’t Sew? No Problem!

Although sewing is certainly a very useful skill to have, you don’t need to be an expert seamstress to make your own pillows. In fact, there are plenty of no sew pillow patterns available that will let you finish your project in just one afternoon.

No sew pillow projects use a variety of techniques to help you create your project. Fusible bonding tape, an adhesive product that creates a strong bond when set with an iron, is a common element in no sew craft projects. However, pillow forms can also be set with grommets for a very durable final product. If you’re using fleece to make your pillow, knotting the ends of the fabric is a great alternative as well.

Free Patterns to Make Your Own No Sew Pillows

The Internet is an excellent resource for anyone interested in free patterns for no sew pillows. For example:

• DIY outlines three simple techniques you can use to recover old pillows.
• Curbly shows you how make a simple pillow cover by artfully knotting your favorite fabric.
• EHow demonstrates how to make no sew pillow shams to easily recover your existing pillows.
• Bumblebee Linens suggests making pillows from old lace crochet napkins for a Victorian look.
• Modern June makes pretty Valentine pillows, but this heart-shaped design could be left up throughout the year if you wish.
• HGTV has instructions for a sophisticated looking no sew pillow made from woven suede. This project is a bit time consuming, but the results are well worth the effort.

If you’re looking for a no sew project you can do with your children, check out the following links:

• Nick Jr. has instructions for no sew pillows inspired by Yo Gabba Gabba.
• Family Fun shows you how to make no sew fleece pillows in clever shapes.
• Making Friends shows you how to transform two bandanas into a fun personalized pillow.

Adding Style to Your Room with Pillows

Pillows are a simple way to add style to any room in your home. Mixing pillows of various shapes, colors, and sizes together helps transform a dull and ordinary space into one that is warm and inviting.

For tips on decorating with pillows, LoveToKnow Crafts recommends the following helpful resources:

• High Style, Low Budget
• Pillows to Match Your Style
• Pillow Persuasion

If you’re looking for general decorating tips, check out the selection of articles at LoveToKnow Interior Design.