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How to make a bunting pillow cover

I’m a sucker for a cute pillow, and I adore buntings, so I combined them together for a cute little bunting pillow cover. Wanna learn how to make one?

You’ll need:
 two pieces of canvas cut into 17×17 inch squares
5 or 6 different fabrics – cut into 2 inch triangles – it will take 12-18, depending on how full you want it
a zipper
a pencil
a sewing machine
accent color thread and white thread

Let’s get started. First draw your lines on the pillow lightly with a pencil or fabric marker. This will be the draping of the bunting. I used three swooping lines for the shape of my bunting.

Next take your triangles and space them out like you want, using the line as the guide for the straight top edge. If you want these to fray use them as is. If you want them to stay together use iron on fusible webbing on the back.
I stitched mine around all three sides of the triangles. You can use white thread or color coordinating thread to sew them down.
It looks a little crazy now, but we’re not quite finished!

Next take your coordinating thread and carefully run a tight zig zag stitch over all of the pencil lines.

Now your pillow cover front is finished.
Just sew it up with the instructions found in my zipper tutorial.

And then you’re finished – yay!
This cover can be made in so many color variations, the sky is the limit 🙂

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  2. Lindy says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:22 am

    I LOVE that pillow!!! Too cute!!!

    Reply
  3. Honey at 2805 says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:27 am

    Really cute pillow! Thanks for hosting, Gina!

    Reply
  4. Theresa says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Thanks for the tutorial and for the party Gina!
    xoxoxo

    Reply
  5. Karen says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:44 am

    That is an adorable pillow. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  6. Zombie says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Sweet pillow! 😀

    Reply
  7. WhiteWhispers2u says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:04 am

    Way Cute! Love all the fun ideas.Thanks Kim

    Reply
  8. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:06 am

    LOVE that cute pillow!!!

    Reply
  9. Janet says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:14 am

    I love the colors you chose for your pillow! So fun! Thanks for hosting Transformation Thursday each week Gina and for writing great posts. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:15 am

    Thanks for the tutorial! What a cute pillow! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  11. Christie says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:00 am

    The pillow looks fabulous!!! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  12. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:13 am

    Thanks for hosting this blog party.

    Reply
  13. SallyLeeByTheSea.com says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:24 am

    What an adorable pillow – super cute! Thanks for hosting :O)

    Reply
  14. Eileen @ Cottage Beach House says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:12 am

    Wow, Gina, This is an adorable project. I absolutely love your pillow!

    Reply
  15. Amelia@ Wind Chimes says

    May 19, 2011 at 5:02 am

    Hi Gina! You just gave me an excellent idea on my next project. I’m going to redecorate and accessorize my living room for this coming summer and I’m thinking to change my pillows’ covers.

    Your design reminds me of fiestas and festivals in the Philippines – the banderitas. It’s really nice.

    Reply
  16. Marianne@Songbird says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:16 am

    Hi Gina,

    What a cute pillow, thank you for sharing the tutorial with us!
    And thanks for another Transformation Thursday!

    Reply
  17. Ami w/AliLilly says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:28 am

    OH GINA!! Thank you so much for the tutorial. I’m SERIOUSLY gonna give this a try. I just ADORE that pillow! 🙂

    Thanks for hosting! 🙂

    Ami with AliLilly

    Reply
  18. elizabeth@themustardceiling says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:56 am

    That pillow is so cute! Thanks for hosting another great party Gina.

    Reply
  19. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Adorable pillow! I love it girl!!!

    Reply
  20. Exchange Outsourcing says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Nice pillows!

    Reply
  21. Not Your Ordinary Agent says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Wow, I love shabby and I am in love with the pillow! Great ideas! New follower! Thanks for the party.

    Reply
  22. angie @ the cellar door stories says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    LOVING the pillow!

    thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  23. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Thanks for hosting. I am obsessed with bunting and adore that pillow. Too cute!

    Reply
  24. laxsupermom says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Love your bunting pillow! So cute! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this party each week.

    Reply
  25. saltbox treasures says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Your bunting pillow is adorable!
    I’m glad to be linking to your party this week.
    Thanks for hosting.
    ~ Julie

    Reply
  26. Jess @ House Sweet Home says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Love the pillow! Thank you for hosting!

    Reply
  27. Becca says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Fabulous pillow and wonderful tutorial, Gina !! Alas, my pillow would look NOTHING like this if I even attempted to sew !! Thanks for the inspiration … and for hosting. I’m off to be inspired. *Becca*

    Reply
  28. Toyin O. says

    May 19, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Lovely pillow, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  29. Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Absolutely love that pillow. TFS!!

    Also, thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  30. Rhonda says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Your blog is amazing! You have worked so hard and it has paid off! Wow…I can only dream at this point…..”Just Keep Swimming……”

    Reply
  31. Dee O. says

    May 20, 2011 at 3:53 am

    This is such a GREAT idea!! And it came out so nice 🙂

    That GOOD GOOD Blog

    Reply
  32. andie jaye says

    May 20, 2011 at 7:05 am

    that pillow is sooo cute! would love to make something like that if i could sew. thanks for hosting! can’t wait to look through all of these! andiejaye @ crayonfreckles.

    Reply
  33. Katherines Corner says

    May 21, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Gina I love the pillow! Darn I don’t have anything crafty to link up. But, I always enjoy my visits to your lovely blog.I hope you’ll stop by Katherines Corner. The new giveaway is up! xo

    Reply
  34. Allyson says

    May 22, 2011 at 12:29 am

    This is seriously one of the most adorable pillows I’ve ever seen. It’s so beachy and fresh. Thanks for sharing!

    Allyson
    http://cupcakescandycanes.blogspot.com

    Reply
  35. TINK - SONIA says

    May 22, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Hi Gina!! I love your blog,your work inspired me to make it in miniature.Sweets regaqrds from sunny Spain,Sonia.

    Reply

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