Decorative pillows are a quick and simple way to perk up your decor. They can be really costly to purchase, but very simple and economical to sew your very own.
Here is how to sew an easy, decorative pillow cover that will take extremely tiny time or hard work. Even a novice can do it!
This design pillow is at times known as a "Harem" pillow. It is a distinct model of the "Knife Edge" pillow.
This is a fantastic way to dress up and recycle your outdated knife edge pillows. You can also acquire or make a knife edge pillow liner or form to insert in the Harem cover.
To make the "Harem" cover, adhere to these guidelines:
one. Reduce two squares or rectangles of fabric the sought after pillow dimension plus one/2 inch seam allowances all around.
2. Spot right sides together and stitch three sides of the pillow plus about the corners on the fourth side for about two-1/2 inches on each side leaving an opening in the middle to insert the pillow liner or kind.
Note: You have the selection to insert a zipper in the fourth seam or depart the opening to insert the pillow kind and hand stitch the opening closed.
3. Press the seam allowances open
four. Do not minimize or trim the seams or corners.
5. Whilst the pillow cover is incorrect side out, draw a line across each and every corner on an angle about 2-one/two inches down from the corner.
six. Although nevertheless incorrect side out, pinch and collect up the corners with your fingers along the drawn line.
seven. Use string or sturdy carpet thread to wrap around the pinched corner and tie a secure knot.
eight. Now, flip the cover appropriate side out.
9. Insert your knife edge pillow liner or type.
Note: It is not needed to tie the corners of your knife edge pillow liner.
ten. Shut the zipper or slipstitch the opening closed.
Take pleasure in your Harem pillow.
Yet another thought is to go ahead and flip your pillow cover right side out initial and then tie all 4 corners for a various appear. Tie the corners with some decorative cord and tassels.
Minimize up sheets or pillow situations to make your Harem pillows to match your bedroom decor. It adds a real decorator touch!
If you are artistic, right here is your chance to have your accent pillows make a statement in your residence. A pillow is the excellent palette to do your imaginative point whether or not it is stitching, painting, photography, or what ever, place it on your pillows.
Consider it! It just tends to make sense!
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