Remember this extra fabric, used in the Fabric as Art post?
Well, I also had some extra white duck from the baby bedding project.
I also had two euro pillow forms that weren't being used.
My bare-minimums husband hates that I store extra 'stuff', but it really comes in handy for making extra projects for FREE. :)
After measuring, I discovered that my striped fabric pieces weren't wide enough to cover the Euro pillows. Rats. I knew I'd have to use the white duck as the back, but I soon realized I'd also have to create some sort of border with the white to make the striped fabric fully cover the front.
It's a bit hard to see on the white comforter, but the following photo shows white strips sewn to two sides.
I then sewed the same size border pieces to the top and bottom leaving the corners loose.
I then pinned the corners like so, and sewed.
After completing all four corners, I just finished up in the normal pillow method- face the fabrics together, pin, sew, flip, stuff, and sew shut.
Bed before:
Bed after!
The ultimate frugal DIY... using things you already have, and not spending a dime, to create a look you want.
:)
-Courtney
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Wow- I am very impressed that you made those! They came out great!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah ... those are gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh I so wish I knew how to sew....
ReplyDeleteI second what Michelle said, I need to learn to sew -- also, this room looks like it is straight out of a magazine.
ReplyDeleteJenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Thanks guys! It isn't that hard, Michelle. :)You have a machine right?
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Nice way to stretch the fabric, looks great!
ReplyDeleteSaw your pillows at the Pillow Challenge. I like the euro pillow and need to make some for our master. They bring some height to the bed which is what I need. You did a great job with them.
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