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