Here in Minnesota when the temperatures dip below freezing (and never seem to come back up again), I want everything around me to be as cozy as possible. I started eyeing the decorative pillows last week. We already changed out the throw blankets for faux fur throws. The pillows were next on the list for a cozy, tactile makeover.
With basic sewing skills, my easy envelope pillow cover is the simplest home sewing project. No matter what your skill level, you can make fun, decorative pillow covers. They are quick, easy, and a fraction of the cost of store-bought pillows.
Building upon my easiest-ever pillows, I added one step in this tutorial to give your pillows a little extra warmth for the cool winter months. (Also, these would make an amazing hostess or holiday gift.)
You can make this easy sweater pillow in 15 minutes or less and with under $10 in materials (minus the pillow insert, check this out for my secret to cheap inserts).
It doesn’t get any easier…
No zipper.
No “stitching in the ditch”, because no one has time to thread a needle anymore.
Only one piece of fabric (no front piece or multiple back pieces).
No fussing with stretchy, see-through sweaters.
With this method, the sweater is automatically lined and stabilized.
Plus, I am sharing my new favorite way to stuff the insert into envelope pillows.
In case you are at work (don’t worry, I won’t tell) or you don’t like watching videos, here are the tutorial notes:
I want to show you the easiest way to make a cozy sweater pillow. This project will take you less than 15 minutes and less than $10 worth of materials, minus the pillow insert.
Supplies:
To make an 18″ square pillow cover you need:
Step by Step:
For a few dollars and less than 15 minutes you have new cozy pillow covers for winter!
P.S. This is what you should do with the rest of the sweater…keep those vases warm, too.