15 October 2014

DIY :: Hand Sketched Pillows

DIY :: Hand Sketched Pillows

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We've always been huge fans of Anthropologie and was a little heart broken when this guy was sold out! So we thought long and hard and decided that something had to be done!!

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So we toyed around with some sketches and gathered our resources!!

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What you need ::

Fabric pen (we went with a simple brown)

Fabric (a soft cotton for us because we wanted it to be relaxed and comfy)

Stationery for sketching

Sewing machine/Needle and thread

Cushion or Machine-washable batting!

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We went with the animal du jour - Bunny and Puppy! and experimented with two different fabrics. both less than $8 per meter.

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Measured the size of pillow + 2 inches. The puppy dog was straight-forward pillow case sewing! If you're a beginner, can't go wrong with it!!

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We decided to get a bit creative with Bunny and make a shaped pillow instead!! So trim the edges with pinking shears to prevent fraying.

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Flip the fabric inside own and sew along the edges leaving a two inch opening for stuffing!

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Flip the cushion inside out and stuff the tail with batting! And when you've reached it's desired fluffiness, seal the pillow using slip stitch or blanket stitch (for a more home-made feel!)

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There you have it! Two adorable home-made throw pillows that didn't cost a bomb and adorable to dress your child's room with! Hope you enjoyed it and hope you come back for more DIY ideas!

xoxo