Throw cushions or pillows (whichever you prefer) are a great way to add color to a room, to pull together a decor scheme, to make a statement or just to make a couch more comfy to sit on. Of course, they're also handy to have when watching scary movies. Ever thought of making your own? Here's some ideas.
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1. How to Make a Pillow
Source: How To Make A Pillow
Let's start with the basics.
2. How to Make a Zippered Pillow Cover
Source: How to Make a Zippered
And here's how to make a zippered cover.
3. Easy Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial
Source: Craftaholics Anonymous How to Sew
Apparently this only takes 15 minutes to make.
4. Scrabble Pillows
Source: I liked this design on
You could make cushions with any letters you like.
5. Pillow Sleeves
Source: DIY Summer Pillow Sleeve
You could make these for various seasons and holidays.
6. Gingham Bow Cushion
Source: Bow Cushion Tutorial Sewing For
Of ocurse, you don't have to use gingham but it's so cute.
7. Round Pleated Cushion
Source: Round Pleated Pillow Tutorial
Looks classy doesn't it?
8. CHROMATOGRAPHY Pillows
Source: DIY Basics: Watercolor-Inspired Throw Pillows
Can you believe these are made with Sharpies and rubbing alcohol?
9. Burlap Flower Pillow
Source: shabby flower pillow (a tutorial)
Perfect for a shabby chic room.
10. Macaron Pillows
Source: How To’s Day: Macaron Pillows
Good enough to eat
11. DIY West Elm Knockoff Metallic Pillow Covers
Source: West Elm Inspired Gold Leaf
Yep - it's gold leaf on fabric - awesome.
12. DIY Pom Pom Pillows
Source: DIY Pom Pom Pillows
Pom poms always add a cuteness factor.
13. Flower Cushion
Source: mama says sew: PB Flower
I love this.
14. Watercolor Drips
Source: Teen DIY: DIY Watercolor Pillows
This uses acrylic paints thinned down.
15. T-shirt Pillows
Source: DIY Crafts For Teens: Upcycle
A great way to recycle favorite old tees.
16. Word Applique Throw Pillow
Source: How to Sew a Word
Choose your favorite word.
17. Painted Watercolor Pillow
Source: How to Make a Painted
Pastels are always pretty.
18. DIY Felt Scalloped Pillow
Source: DIY FELT SCALLOPED PILLOW
You have to love a no-sew project
19. Diy Home Sweet Home Pillow
Source: Make a Cottage Farmhouse Home
Doesn't every home need one of these?
20. DIY Stamped Pillows
Source: Instantly Upgrade Your Living Room
Looks easy and fun to do.
21. Word Applique Cushions
Source: DIY Inspiration Throw Pillows Tutorial
Put your favorite words on show,
22. Quote Pillow
Source: DIY: Quote Pillows - Momtastic
Make your own and save money.
23. Re-Purposed Sweater Pillows,
Source: Re-Purposed Sweater Pillows - Tidbits
What a great way to use up old sweaters.
24. Stencil DIY Pillow Shams
Source: Stencil DIY Pillow Shams
Fancy having a go at stenciling?
25. Turks Head Knot Pillow
Source: DIY Knot Pillows Tutorial
If you want something a little different.
26. How to Make Tassels & a DIY Pillow
Source: Rachel Schultz: HOW TO MAKE
Tassels are easier to make than you might think.
27. Dollar Store Bandana Pillows
Source: We're going Bandanas! DIY Dollar
A cheap and easy way to add color to your room or pimp up your couch.
28. DIY Calligraphy Pillows
Source: Bedroom DIYs to Save On
Another option if you want words on your pillows.
29. Anthro Knockoff Heart Collector Pillow
Source: Miss Lovie: Anthro Knockoff Heart
Why pay Anthropologie prices if you can make your own?
30. Diy Lace Pillow
Source: DIY – 'Lace' pillow case
Are you feeling the romantic vibe?
31. DIY DONUT PILLOW
Source: DIY Donut Pillows
You'll have to resist taking a bite.
32. DIY House Pillow Kit
Source: DIY House Pillow Kit
Cos there's no place like home.
33. Strawberry Pillows Tutorial
Source: diyncraftsmag.com
A change of shape.
34. Glittery Heart Cushion
Source: high on GLITTER HEART PILLOW
Well you can never go wrong with hearts and glitter - right?
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