Friends, I don’t usually get super excited about pillows, but I am today! I made my own DIY pillow cover and I’m pretty proud of it – especially since I used two gorgeous fabrics from OnlineFabricStore.
You may remember that I won one of their pillows at the Haven Conference. I chose this double-sided beauty (below) and that’s where I got the idea for this pillow. A double-sided pillow cover is so versatile – just turn it over and you can have a completely different look.
For this project I used:
- 16x16in. Pillow Form
- French Grain Sack Reproduction
- Richloom Birdwatcher Meadow Fabric
- Invisible Zipper
- Sewing Machine
- Thread
- Pins
First, iron the fabric. Then lay the pattern how you want it to show on the pillow and cut, leaving an extra 1-2 inches all around.
When you have your two squares of fabric, face the “good” sides toward each other and slide the pillow form between. Use pins to secure the fabric together and mark where to sew – do this on the three sides but not the bottom. Remove the pillow and sew the three sides that you pinned.
Follow the directions on the package for sewing the invisible zipper onto the bottom, then insert the pillow into the case.
When you’re finished you’ll have a gorgeous new double-sided pillow!
I fell in love with this Richloom Birdwatcher fabric right away. The fabric is so thick and well-made, and the colors are so vibrant!
But this French Grain Sack Reproduction also stole my heart!
I’m thrilled that I can display either side of the pillow and have a different look depending on my mood.
In addition to carrying fabric and supplies to make your own pillows, OFS now carries ready-made decorative throw pillows also – see them HERE.
Now it’s time for you to enter to win some fabulous fabric from OnlineFabricStore!
We’re giving away TWO $100 gift cards to OnlineFabricStore – enter below, and then scroll down to see my friends’ pretty DIY pillows (more will be added every day through Thursday).
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Leslie @ House on the Way says
I love the double sided idea! Two pillows in one…awesome! You did a great job and love the fabrics you chose.
Leslie
Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says
Love both of your fabrics! I didn’t know they carried a grain sack reproduction — very cool! Great job sewing that zipper, too! 🙂
Julie
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Sharon says
How clever! I didn’t know there was such a thing as an invisible zipper. Now I want one. And I LOVE that bird fabric and how gorgeous it looks with your blue pillow.
And I love that you can flip it over anytime you want. Great project!
Monica S. says
The floral is my fav! Thanks for the opportunity~
[email protected] says
I love the idea of a double sided pillow. If you are going to the trouble to sew, you may as well get two looks out of the project. I am embarrassed to admit that I’ve never tackled a zipper. I’m determined to learn how to do it for my next pillow project!
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Jolinda lampo says
Oh my goodness. I need to make a pillow for a Christmas exchange and this is perfect. Thanks so very much.
Angela Cash says
I follow the Pinterest accounts as @angevege (Angela Cash.)
Patricia C says
I like the snowflakes, solids and the be jolly and holly. All are beautiful
Linda Szymoniak says
We recently redid our living room, so I have almost nothing in it. My green plaid couch is now solid green, thanks to a slip cover, so the 16″ x 16″ Savona Spring Blossoms Decorative Pillows would be great on it.
Fonda Rush says
I like OFS™ 16″ x 16″ Oakbrook Multi Suzani Decorative Pillow. Fun design! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
I love easy switch of your double sided pillow! Big fan of going with the mood and mixing it up with a cute pillow like yours. Pretty fabric combo you went with too Jen. Now if I just had the patience to how to work a sewing machine. 🙂
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Meegan says
What a great idea! It’s perfect for any home decor. Thanks for sharing your incredible talent, Jen!
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Robyn says
Beautiful fabric! I love anything with birds. Thanks for sharing.
Robyn says
Also followed Pinterest accounts under wyldchyld6989:)
Lora Cotton says
WOW!!! How is anyone supposed to choose!!! I’m partial to the Anamosa Brown Leopard pillow.
Wendy says
You picked such pretty fabrics. The double sided pillow idea is so fun
Wendy says
I absolutely love your pillow Jen! You picked one of the fabric’s that I have been lusting after from OFS for month’s that I want to use to make new drapes for my craft room makeover (the Richloom Birdwatcher). I think the color’s are fabulous and so versatile.
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Vanessa says
I love how your pillow turned out and I am going to have to try this one out.
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Trista says
My sofa desperately needs to win this. Love all the patterns.
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Holly says
How cute! Such fun fabric
Tami Michel says
I love your double sided pillow, and a zipper to boot! You make it look so easy!
~Tami
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
What a neat idea! I love your double sided pillow, the possibilities are endless. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Christy @ Our Southern Home says
This turned out beautifully!!! I love that reproduction grain sack!!! So need to do this. I haven’t sewn a zipper since I made a bear costume for my son a long time ago! I so need to give this a try on a pillow!!! Beautiful! ~Christy
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Jen says
Thank you Christy! It had been at least 10 years since I sewed a zipper – I prayed this one would turn out, and thankfully it did! 🙂
Beth says
LURVE the double sided pillow Jen and the birdies! Great job!
Beth
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Jen says
Thanks so much, Beth! 🙂
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Your pillow turned out beautifully, Jen!
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Annette says
It was hard to choose a favorite, since they’re all so pretty. But the one that stood out most to me was the OFS™ 16″ x 16″ Rowley Gold Embroidered Decorative Pillow Fabric.