The Junk Nest: Pillows

June 20, 2012

DIY Bed Skirt Pillow

If you are in need of some decorative pillows such as this but don’t want to spend a ton of money on them…keep reading….

I spent a total of $1.25 on this pillow.

What makes this pillow so cheap? A bed skirt :)

What you’ll need:

One bed skirt you aren't using {any size}

Something to fill the inside (I bought a regular pillow @ Wal-Mart for $2.50 and used the stuffing)

Sewing Machine

Thread

Scissors

First, you’ll need to cut the middle out of the bed skirt. This is the part that you’ll be using for the pillow fabric.

For the actual pillow…I ~~sort of~~ followed this tutorial by Midwestern Girl DIY.

It was a little time consuming but the pillow is so darling I think it was time well spent.

I also used a bed skirt for a stuffed animal organizer you can check out here.

That’s all :)

Linking to these parties:
Crafty Scrappy Happy - Show and Tell Friday - Feathered Nest Friday - The Shabby Nest

April 24, 2012

Junky Pillow Makeover

I’ve talked about making new pillows for months. Literally. I’m kind of obsessed -- but only in my head {ya sorta have to make them or buy them to get it out of your head right??} Weird.

So I did it. FINALLY.

In order to appreciate these pillows, you have to see what I started with…

I’m sorry but they’ve seen better days. Not to mention they do NOT match the rest of the living room (not shown…but will soon!)

Being the cost conscious person that I am, I decided to split them up and make multiple pillow forms – like this….

Have you looked at the prices of pillow forms? I’m sorry…but FREE puts a smile on this girls face ;)

I just cut them in half, and sewed them shut. The idea came from Linda @ it all started with paint. She has some amazing projects!

{Check out my mint 1976 Singer sewing machine. My grandmother gave me this for christmas and I adore it. No LOVE it.}

I sewed a cover…..

These are much better than what I started with. And much cheaper than store bought pillows. Oh…and did I mention the added satisfaction of knowing I did them? ;)

{I was able to incorporate the last of my flower fabric used on my craigslist lamp makeover project seen here.}