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Breakfast Nook· Sewing

Easy Double Sided Pillow

February 18, 2013

Living in a small town can sometimes create a challenge for shopping. Luckily, we have a really nice craft store that eases my frustration from time to time.

And that craft store just happens to have a great selection of fabric. I always check the remnant bin when I’m there. It’s a great way to score fabric at a really decent price. The only problem is, the fabric pieces aren’t overly large, which can really limit the type of projects they can be used for.

The other day I found a darling piece of fabric. It was only a $1.00 and I loved the pattern the second I saw it. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to do too much with it since it wasn’t very big, but it was big enough to create a double sided pillow.

🙂

I picked a neutral fabric that was chock full of texture for the back side and decided to use my new fabric for the front. I love the way that it turned out, and it was sew easy to make!

Two Sided Pillow Tutorial I The Wood Grain Cottage

Here’s how I did it:

First, I ironed my fabric making sure to remove all wrinkles. If you plan on washing your pillow cover frequently, I would suggest that you pre-wash your fabric. But if you don’t plan on it, skip it. Which is what I did. 🙂

Iron Fabric

Then, I measured my pillow form, which was a 14″ x 16″ insert. I added an extra inch to the length and width for a seam allowance. Because I wanted my pillow cover to be double sided, I measured the entire piece of fabric the full length that I needed. Then I divided it in half. From there I knew that each piece of fabric would need to be 15″ long x 17″ wide. I measured and cut my floral fabric first.

Step 1

Once that was done, I measured and cut the second side using my floral fabric as a template.

Step 2

Step 3

I pinned both of the fabric pieces together with the right sides of the fabric placed together.  Then I picked the bottom side for my pillow cover.

step 4

On the bottom of the pillow cover, I measured 3 inches from the outside of each side and pinned it to mark the spot. With both sides pinned at three inches, that left a large gap in the middle which would later be used to stuff the pillow.

Step 5

Next, it was on to sewing! I started on the bottom right corner and used a continuous stitch for the whole thing.

Step 6

Once I had stitched along the first part of the bottom and reached the corner, I lifted up the foot of the sewing machine, leaving the needle in place, and turned the fabric to sew the next side.

Step 7

Step 8

Then, I did the exact same thing on that side. Once I reached the end, I lifted the foot, leaving the needle in place, and turned the fabric to start the next side.

Step 9

As I started on the last side (the bottom), I reached the pin marking my stopping point. I lifted up the foot and needle, which gave me one continuous stitch for the whole pillow.

Step 10

step 11

I cut each corner, above the seam, to make a nice square corner when turned right side out.

step 12

Next, I turned the cover inside out and used a pencil to gently push the corners square.

step 13

With the cover turned right side out, I grabbed my iron and pressed each side flat.

step 14

step 15

From there, I grabbed my pillow form and started stuffing it inside the small section I left open.

step 16

I promise, it will fit!

Step 17

With the pillow form inside the new cover, I made sure the pillow insert was even throughout the cover and headed back to the sewing machine to sew the gap closed.

Step 18

Once I had that finished, I fluffed my pillow a bit more and called it done!

Step 19

I love how it turned out and it’s found a new home in our breakfast nook.

Two Sided Pillow I The Wood Grain Cottage

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Look at that texture. Yummy!3

It’s such a happy surprise with the two sides.4 1

And I must admit, I’m pretty proud of that straight seam. My sewing skills are getting better. Happy dance.

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And that, my friends, it how you make a two sided pillow!

Two Sided Pillow Tutorial I The Wood Grain Cottage

Not as difficult as you thought, right? Easy peasy.

And that’s one pillow cover that’s left me smiling big time!

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Psst- You might have noticed that the breakfast nook cushion is missing- and for good reason. It’s getting a new cover. More on that later.

🙂

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

Tagged with: Breakfast Nook, DIY, Pillows, sewing18 Comments

Comments

  1. nowathomemom says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    beautiful, it looks great as always!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      February 18, 2013 at 5:51 PM

      Awe, Thank you Ingrid! Big smiles to you! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful pillow! I love the fabric!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      February 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you Maria! I love the pillow- and the fabric too! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  3. Jami says

    February 19, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Great tutorial for your sweet pillow! If you haven’t already had a chance, I’d love for you to stop by and share it at the 100th Tuesday To Do Party over at The Blackberry Vine! http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2013/02/tuesday-to-do-party-100-99-list-makers.html

    Smiles!
    Jami
    The Blackberry Vine
    http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      February 19, 2013 at 7:44 PM

      Thank you Jami! I’m glad you liked the tutorial! I am headed over to your blog right now! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Your pillow turned out lovely. The fabric is so sweet. Very nice job.
    Have a Wonderful Day,
    Suzanne

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      February 21, 2013 at 12:28 PM

      Awe, thank you Suzanne! Such a sweet comment!
      I hope you have a wonderful day too! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  5. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    February 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Very pretty! Love it to freshen up a space. Stopping by from TT&J

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      February 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you Carrie! So glad you stopped by! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  6. Bobi Jensen says

    March 1, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    So pretty!

    I have a weekend Link party if you’d care to join:
    http://www.bobijensen.com

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      March 1, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      Thank you Bobi! I’m off to look at you blog… 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  7. Mahesh says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Darling as usual! I haven’t wandered over here in a bit, and I’ve miessd so much! Your blog always makes me smile! The colors,and the wonderful creative life you live 🙂 I need to sit with a cup or tea and read up some more 🙂

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      March 15, 2013 at 3:15 PM

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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