Sew, you want to make a pillow?

At the same time frustrating, perplexing and vindicating, nothing exemplifies Attempting Domesticity like the sewing machine.  Asking for a sewing machine for my birthday, I assumed that, like using certain computer programs, after playing around for a little while, I would be a natural.  A rookie move.  Lucky for me, there is no better teacher than my mom, so when she came up for a visit, I scored this awesome tutorial for a super easy pillow!

First, measure out your fabric 1" longer than your form.  In this case, since we were working with a 14" x 14" form, we made the length of material 15".

For the width of the fabric, measure out double the form size plus 9".  This covers the front and back of the pillow and allows for the overlap for inserting the form.

After cutting out the fabric, turn under half an inch of the ends of the fabric (wrong sides together) and stitch down to keep together.  Then fold the material right side together so that there is a 4" overlap at the center.

 

Using a half inch seam, sew the top across, then sew the bottom across.  The pillow case should be inside out at this point.  Cut the corners slightly, then turn the case right side out and insert the pillow form.  Voila you have created your very own pillow!

For an extra touch, cut out some "leaves" from a different color fabric.  I used cream colored fleece.  Arrange the first few leaves in a circle and then add in the rest to make a full wreath.  Hot glue everything in place and enjoy your stylish new pillow!

Thanks to mom for the lesson!  Stay tuned this week for more sewing fun and a sneak peak into Nina's laundry room reno!  Have a great Sunday! - J