So the rain is really putting a damper (pun totally intended) on my patio reveal. Sigh - so here is a little indoor project I worked on this weekend to add a little comfort and color to the patio.
I think I have already hinted that red is my pop of color on the patio. I was browsing fabric at Jo Ann's a couple of weeks ago and found this fantastic outdoor fabric! It is a deep red print on burlap-esque fabric! I love it. It was in the clearance remnant section and was marked an additional 50% off. So I got a yard for $2.50! Then the pillows were also 50% off so I got that lil darling below for only $3.00.
So for starters I laid out my fabric and took a little stich witchery and folding down the edges to make a clean seam.
I followed that around the whole piece to give it a nice clean sharp edge.
Next, I folded the fabric around the pillow to determine where I wanted the seams to line up. I flipped it inside out and then added some more stitch witchery around the edges and ironed those down. (I also forgot to take pictures of that step!) I then turned the pillow cover back right side out and smoothed out the corners.
I stuffed my pillow into it's beautiful little cover and voila! Cute no sew outdoor pillow! Took me 15-20 minutes tops to turn this out.
I followed that around the whole piece to give it a nice clean sharp edge.
Next, I folded the fabric around the pillow to determine where I wanted the seams to line up. I flipped it inside out and then added some more stitch witchery around the edges and ironed those down. (I also forgot to take pictures of that step!) I then turned the pillow cover back right side out and smoothed out the corners.
I stuffed my pillow into it's beautiful little cover and voila! Cute no sew outdoor pillow! Took me 15-20 minutes tops to turn this out.
So what do you think? I love it! For $5.50 I have a cute pillow for my lil patio. It is all starting to come together. Hopefully, I will be able to finish up the final details on the patio and show you what I have been working on soon! That is if it ever stops raining here .... stay tuned!
Linking this up with
Trash to Treasure with Kimm @ Reinvented
DIY Day with Kimba @ A Soft Place to Land
Get Your Craft On with Kim @ Today's Creative Blog
Broadwalk Bragfest with Jan @ Bobbyprins Boardwalk
Fab Friday with Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous Design
Also linking this up with The CSI Project's Outdoor Decor Challenge
Get Your Craft On with Kim @ Today's Creative Blog
Broadwalk Bragfest with Jan @ Bobbyprins Boardwalk
Fab Friday with Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous Design
Also linking this up with The CSI Project's Outdoor Decor Challenge
27 frugal friends said ...
I love the fabric you chose! I have a dumb question...does that outdoor fabric keep the moisture out or do you have to bring them in when it rains? I'm visiting from Kimba's party...hope you'll stop by my blog for a visit. :)
Great tutorial, Jess. I love no-sew projects. I'm gathering posts to do a regular blog with them. Do you mind if I add yours?
Great tutorial. So easy and a fabulous result!
What an inspiration! Love the pillow, the fabric, and the fact that it only took a few minutes to make.
Nice! Love that fabric!
Oh what a great DIY project. You are one clever and crafty girl.
I just finished a project that took 23 years to complete.
Come take a peek.
Gorgeous fabric! Fab pillow!!
This turned out great. I didn't do well in Home Ec when it came to sewing so I will try this.
Stitch witchery is great stuff, I use it all the time. I've been wanting to make pillows, thanks for sharing.
Nice project, Jess! Love the fabric. Feel free to link to the Boardwalk Bragfest today, if you wish!
What a great idea!! The pillow looks awesome.
That is my kind of non-sewing! I need to try that. Thanks!
A no-sew pillow? that is my kind of project! What a great idea. I am going to have to investigate this a bit more.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
PS Hope the rain goes away soon!
Jess, thank you so much for sharing this project. I found it amazing that you didn't need to sew in order to make a pillow, and then to end up with such a beautiful pillow for as little money as you spent. Excellent!!!
That's so cute and so easy. What a great project for someone who doesn't sew but wants to make amazing things.
Hey Jess - don't forget to link up to my new blog party today!
www.FrugalFabulousDesign.com
Love that fabric, girl! Can't wait to see the patio, glad you're enjoying decorating your new place!
I am a HUGE fan of Stitch Witchery!
Thank you so much for linking up to the party this week. :-)
Fabulous!! Thanks for the inspiration! I'm making them this weekend!!!
I finally did a no-sew post and added this project! I've got to get some outdoor fabric! http://muralmaker1.blogspot.com/2010/06/no-sewlow-sew-projects.html
Adorable - love the fabric that you used! And for $5!? Wow!
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