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.
Source: How To Make A Pillow
Let's start with the basics.
Source: How to Make a Zippered
And here's how to make a zippered cover.
Source: Craftaholics Anonymous How to Sew
Apparently this only takes 15 minutes to make.
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You could make cushions with any letters you like.
Source: DIY Summer Pillow Sleeve
You could make these for various seasons and holidays.
Source: Bow Cushion Tutorial Sewing For
Of ocurse, you don't have to use gingham but it's so cute.
Source: Round Pleated Pillow Tutorial
Looks classy doesn't it?
Source: DIY Basics: Watercolor-Inspired Throw Pillows
Can you believe these are made with Sharpies and rubbing alcohol?
Source: shabby flower pillow (a tutorial)
Perfect for a shabby chic room.
Source: How To’s Day: Macaron Pillows
Good enough to eat
Source: West Elm Inspired Gold Leaf
Yep - it's gold leaf on fabric - awesome.
Source: DIY Pom Pom Pillows
Pom poms always add a cuteness factor.
Source: mama says sew: PB Flower
I love this.
Source: Teen DIY: DIY Watercolor Pillows
This uses acrylic paints thinned down.
Source: DIY Crafts For Teens: Upcycle
A great way to recycle favorite old tees.
Source: How to Sew a Word
Choose your favorite word.
Source: How to Make a Painted
Pastels are always pretty.
Source: DIY FELT SCALLOPED PILLOW
You have to love a no-sew project
Source: Make a Cottage Farmhouse Home
Doesn't every home need one of these?
Source: Instantly Upgrade Your Living Room
Looks easy and fun to do.
Source: DIY Inspiration Throw Pillows Tutorial
Put your favorite words on show,
Source: DIY: Quote Pillows - Momtastic
Make your own and save money.
Source: Re-Purposed Sweater Pillows - Tidbits
What a great way to use up old sweaters.
Source: Stencil DIY Pillow Shams
Fancy having a go at stenciling?
Source: DIY Knot Pillows Tutorial
If you want something a little different.
Source: Rachel Schultz: HOW TO MAKE
Tassels are easier to make than you might think.
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A cheap and easy way to add color to your room or pimp up your couch.
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Another option if you want words on your pillows.
Source: Miss Lovie: Anthro Knockoff Heart
Why pay Anthropologie prices if you can make your own?
Source: DIY – 'Lace' pillow case
Are you feeling the romantic vibe?
Source: DIY Donut Pillows
You'll have to resist taking a bite.
Source: DIY House Pillow Kit
Cos there's no place like home.
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A change of shape.
Source: high on GLITTER HEART PILLOW
Well you can never go wrong with hearts and glitter - right?