Craft Show Plaid Pillows
If you have been lucky enough to find yourself at a craft show lately,
you have probably seen these cute plaid pillows. They are a super easy DIY project and can be adapted to any season or occasion.
Here’s what you are going to need:
- 22” pillowform
- 3/4 yard plaid fabric
- Printable canvas (I used Silhouette brand)
- 40” pompom trim
- needle and tread
Step 1 – Choose an
image for your pillow. I found mine here. Print the
image onto your canvas using directions on package. It think that an 8.5x11 image works well on this size fabric.
Step 2– Cut 2 squares from your plaid fabric. They need to be the same dimensions as your pillow. In this case, 2- 22x22” squares.
Step 3- Applique
Center your image on one of the squares. This will now
be the front of your pillow. I recommend using a ruler to make sure that it is centered. Silhouette brand has a sticky back which is great for positioning it on the fabric. If
your canvas is not sticky, you may want to use a fabric glue stick, or a basting stitch to hold your image in place while you sew on the trim.
Step 4- Add trim
I do not pin my trim down as I find that the pompoms
lay better if you guide the tape as you sew. With matching thread, sew your
trim on top of the canvas image to frame it.
Step 5 – Sew
Place the back
of the pillow on top of your image and trim with right sides together. Sew all of the way around with a 1/2" seam allowance. Be sure to leave a 6” hole centered on the bottom edge.
This is where you will insert your pillow and hand stitch closed.
Step 6- Enjoy!
Turn your pillow cover right side out, stuff your pillowform into the opening. Hand stitch using a ladder stitch (there are lots of good YouTube tutorials for this).
