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Decorative Pillows The Girls demonstrate different styles of throw pillows. From "Material Girls" episode DMTG-112

In this segment, April shows Susan how to make two different kinds of decorative pillows. The first is a designer pillow pieced together from various fabrics; gimp is used to cover the raw edges. The second is a round pillow that is tufted in the center with a single button.

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Decorative Pillows: Pieced Designer Pillow (right), Envelope Pillow (center), Round Pillow (left)

Pieced Designer Pillow

Materials:

fabric (at least 3 different fabrics)
scissors
sewing machine
pins
measuring tape
pencil/fabric marker
trim
pillow form

1. First decide what size you want the pillow. Cut the main fabric to this size, making sure to add a few inches for seam allowance. Cut another piece of fabric the same size for the back, you can either use the main fabric or another fabric.

2. Cut smaller strips or squares of the other fabrics; place the pieces on top of the main fabric where desired and pin in place.

3. Sew the pieces together with a straight stitch.

4. Cover the seams with decorative trim. Pin in place and sew.

5. Take the pillow front and back and place with right sides together. Stitch three of the four sides.

6. Turn the pillow right side out, add the pillow form and stitch the fourth side closed.

Envelope Pillow

Materials:

fabric (2 different fabrics)
scissors
sewing machine
pins
measuring tape
pillow form

1. Cut out front and back pieces of main fabric to desired size of pillow (plus 1/2" for the seam allowance).

2. Cut one piece of the other fabric to the same size and fold in half.

3. Place the folded fabric on top of the front of the pillow, match up the raw edges and pin in place.

4. Make long narrow ties out of fabric. Fold them in half and stitch evenly on the folded edge of the contrasting fabric.

5. Place the right sides of the front and back fabric together, pin in place and sew a straight stitch on three sides.

6. Turn the pillow right side out and insert the pillow form. Sew the fourth side shut.

Round Pillow

Materials:

fabric
cording
scissors
sewing machine
pins
measuring tape
pillow form
upholstery needle
button

1. First determine what size you want your pillow to be. Lay out your fabric, take a measuring tape and measure the length of pillow. Using a pencil or fabric marker, trace a circle with the measuring tape.

2. Cut two pieces of fabric according to desired measurements plus ½ inch for the seam allowance.

3. Sew a piece of cording around the edge of one piece of fabric.

4. Place the two pieces of fabric right side together and sew ¾ of the way around.

5. Turn the pillow right side out, insert the pillow form and hand stitch closed.

6. Using an upholstery needle sew a button on each side.

RESOURCES :

Waverly fabrics (pieced designer pillow)
Product #668814 (Canton Garden, Jewel)
Product #663732 (Villa, Jewel)
Product #668744 (Spotswood Stripe, Jewel)
Website: www.waverly.com

Waverly fabric (envelope pillow)
Product #668744 (Spotswood Stripe, Jewel)
Website: www.waverly.com

Waverly fabric (envelope pillow)
Product #668744 (Spotswood Stripe, Jewel)
Website: www.waverly.com