There’s something about a fresh cut of fabric that makes me way happier than flowers ever could. Maybe it’s the possibilities of what it could become, or the pretty color, or a fabulous pattern… I don’t know, but I do know that I love a good sewing project. I’ve shared quite a few of them over the years here, so today we’re taking a look back at 20 sewing projects for all around the house.
Anytime I need to add a little something new to any of my spaces, I make a new pillow cover. It’s like the equivalent of buying new shoes, but cheaper! If you know how to install a zipper, you can make a new pillow cover in less than 15 minutes.
Want to up the fun factor? A bunting pillow cover will definitely do the trick. It’s a little more time intensive, but you can customize it with any colors and patterns to fit your room. Perfect for a kid’s room!
I sold about a bajillion of these pillows on Etsy – the dahlia pillow. They’re so pretty – and super simple to make with a handy dandy glue gun!
If you want to up the cute factor, adding pom pom fringe is the way to go. It’s super easy with my step-by-step tutorial.
Want to customize your fabric? Well you can do that, too – with a stamped pillow cover tutorial.
If you want even more control, make your own wood block stamp to make fabric exactly what you want.
Kirsty Girl says
May 7, 2013 at 9:18 amOh I love them all at the moment I am minus a sewing machine 🙁 as soon as I get a new one I will be making all kinds!
His and Her Restoration says
May 7, 2013 at 11:12 amLove it all! My sewing machine has been in the closet since December! We are moving in a few weeks, and I get to have my craft room…yay! So, pinning this for later!
Thank you as always for an awesome blog post.
Char
Tina Wright says
May 7, 2013 at 2:22 pmGina, I absolutely love your dahlia pillow – it is gorgeous! I wish that I had paid more attention to my mother when she was sewing all the time, but I wasn’t interested in sewing when I was younger. Now I am interested and my mother is now stuck with “teaching an old dog a new trick” 🙂 I’m learning – slowly, but learning 🙂
Can I ask you what make and model of sewing machine you own/use? Also, did the ruffler come with the sewing machine or it is a separate attachment that you had to purchase? I need to purchase a sewing machine and didn’t really know what to get. Thanks!
Jen says
May 22, 2018 at 3:56 amLove your pillows! I have sooo many now decorating my house.. but I can do some more:)
Thanks for great ideas!
Gina Luker says
May 22, 2018 at 9:43 amMe too Jen!! It’s my pleasure, so glad you enjoyed them 🙂