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Mix and Match Pillows Pattern

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Category:

Sewing

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Pillow

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

If you can sew a straight line with a sewing machine, then you can do this project.

Pattern Description:

My family is room is a comfortable spot where we all gather and spend our evenings. The carpet is beige, the couch is beige, all of the throw pillows were some mismatched relative of beige. Aside from the light yellow-green walls, the entire room was essentially one big neutral. I set out to fix that recently with some accessories: a new colorful ceramic lamp, a few crocheted table toppers, and new covers for all of those uninspiring pillows.

If you would like to breathe new life into one of your spaces, or even if you'd just like to cover one little pillow, this project will show you how. These simple covers are removable and washable, and don't require the use of zippers or buttons.

TOPICS COVERED

Through this ebook you will learn:

How to choose effective colors and fabrics
How to estimate the proper amount of yardage
How to sew a removable pillowcase without zippers or buttons
How to vary the look with simple changes

Materials:

light-to-medium weight fabric in a variety of patterns
basic fabric-measuring-and-cutting supplies
sewing machine
thread to coordinate with fabric
iron
pins
old throw pillows, or new pillow forms