Thursday, August 19, 2010

Pillow Covers

I'm finally finding time to sew again!
I'm finally getting around to making these things! I bought the material a bit after little A was born. . .and it took me about about 3 1/2 months to finally have time and energy to make these simple pillow covers.

We have these big, big, big pillows in out playroom, but they are quite multi-coloured with a very loud print. I'm not a big fan, so I found some soft flannel that would match the walls. Because of the lack of floor space, I had to do some measuring for it all on beds!
See the ugly pillows? See the new material, cut out now, but not sewed. . .
The "pattern" I used was REALLY easy--all just measuring! Imagine a duvet cover. . .pretty much the same thing. After measuring the fabric to fit the pillows, I just sewed a simple square (sewed three sides) with one side open. On that open side, I sewed in about 3 inches on both sides, then attached Velcro to the opening part. Of course, it has been so long since I have sewed, and lack of sleep does wonders for your brain, that I first attached the Velcro to the wrong side (ie: the Velcro was on the outside of the pillow, not the inside so that it would close nicely and stay hidden!). After taking that all apart and attaching it correctly. . .
They are finally done! What a simple, simple project that took, like, a whole week to do from start to finish! (With only short blocks of sewing time in the evenings IF the baby is happy. . .not so much for sewing time!) But I LOVE the way they match the playroom walls, and the kids love the "softness" of it compared to the old ones!
See the Velcro closings? Now I can take them apart to wash when needed. . .
Simple, and finally done!

3 comments:

Tara V said...

can I put in an order for some curtains????
they look great!

koralee said...

Yahooo for you my friend...these look amazing! I love the fabric. Hope your Summer has been filled with Joy. You are one lucky girl to be at home for a wee bit longer...can't believe we will be back at it soon....hugs. xoxo

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

What soft looking pillows. Thanks for the great tutorial. Sewing is good for the soul!
So nice to stop by today.
Yvonne