If you are new at sewing this DIY outdoor pillow is the perfect beginning project. I’m obsessed with throw pillows and love that it’s so easy to personalize your decor with fun fabric.
This fun print says ‘when you love everything you need, you love everything you have‘. I chose it because I love how bright it is and that the color really pops against the pool I’ve been lounging in all summer long.
For pillows you really want to use a home decor fabric. A bit more heavy duty these fabrics hold up well for regular use and can still be washed in the washing machine. Home decor fabric usually has a bit of texture as well, giving it more depth then you see in a standard cotton print.
You could easily sew this project by hand but a sewing machine will make sure you have really strong seams.
Start out by cutting out the fabric. I have a front side [the write and pink] and a backside [black]. To make sure that the pillow is really fluffy and the case is secure I am cutting out fabric the same size and the filler [in this instance 27″]. I used a Fairfield World Weather Soft™ insert.
Before starting to sew I ironed both sides to take out any seams or creases. Place the fabric right sides facing one another and sew around 3 of the edges with a 1/2 easing.
When sewing a pillow it’s important that each corner has a diagonal seam across the edge. I don’t know why, but its a magic trick so when you turn the case right side out the corners are sharp.
On the open edge, fold over the raw material and iron along the side. This is what will ensure a nice finished edge to the project. Place the pillow inside and sew across the open side with a 1/2″ ease. Finish the case by sewing all around the edge to create a nice finished look.
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For more fun patio DIY projects head over to the Patio Party post! I am sharing the finished look and you can enter to win a prize pack from Fairfield world.
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