I told you guys yesterday (HERE) that I was slowly starting my upstairs re-do. I’m changing my rich reds and golds to a lighter mix of blues, teals and whites. I found some scrumptious Shabby Chic bedding last fall and it was on sale, so although it doesn’t match yet, I put it on anyhoo! (I’ll show you all the bedding just as soon as I bathe the dark wood furniture in creamy white)
But I did whip up an easy ruffled pillow the other day. I found a old curtain panel at a thrift store. The fabric was so soft I couldn’t resist it! I also saw a set of full sheets that were the perfect color for what I’m doing upstairs. I wasn’t sure what I’d do with the fabric but I knew I’d find something.
To make the ruffles I cut strips of the curtain panel…
I hemmed the edges but you certainly could leave them rough. Then I sewed a basting stitch down the center of each strip, pulling the top thread to make a ruffle.
Using a normal stitch I sewed the ruffles onto the right side of one of my squares. Put the squares, right sides together, and sew around edges, leaving one side open. Turn to the right side and stuff the pillow. Turn under open edges and sew shut. There are umpteen other ways to sew a pillow this is simply the easiest. If you want other options, “google”!
This was quick and easy and I had lots of sheet left to do another project! I made a really cute bedskirt I’ll show you soon!
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MostlySunny says
January 11, 2011 at 7:43 amThe Pretty White ruffles against the blue is really PRETTY and very shabby chic! I love it!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
January 11, 2011 at 7:52 amWhat a gorgeous pillow! I love it 🙂
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
January 11, 2011 at 7:55 amThat looks so pretty, Robin! I love the white with the blue.
SoutherScraps says
January 11, 2011 at 8:21 amVery pretty! I’m picturing a very soft, relaxing room. Can’t wait to see your finished project.
Laurel says
January 11, 2011 at 9:03 amYour ruffles are too sweet…oh how I wish I could sew. Maybe 2011 is the year??? You’ve inspired me to pull that sewing machine out of the box…soon 😉
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[email protected] Me and My Pink Mixer says
January 11, 2011 at 9:05 amSo pretty! I wish we were neighbors so you could teach me how to sew! It’s one of my goals for the new year 🙂
Jojo says
January 11, 2011 at 9:11 amLove the ruffles!!!
1 Funky Woman says
January 11, 2011 at 9:57 amHow sweet and cozy looking! Especially on a snowy day like today, I’d love to curl up with a blanket and that pillow and read a good book.
Megan
Pinky says
January 11, 2011 at 10:54 amOK, what are you on????:):) You have more energy than anyone I know!!! I love the pillow, it is so soft and pretty!!!! I am officially naming you the energizer bunny 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
Pamela says
January 11, 2011 at 11:18 amVery cute!!!! Did the other two pillow covers come from Target? Because it looks just like what my daughter bought to put in her master bedroom.
Pamela says
January 11, 2011 at 11:20 amVery cute!!!! Did the other two pillow covers come from Target? Because it looks just like what my daughter bought to put in her master bedroom. I can’t wait to see your room all finished…
Elizabeth @ Don't Call Me Betsy says
January 11, 2011 at 11:47 amAdorable, I love those ruffles!
Anna @ Blissful Whimsy says
January 11, 2011 at 11:50 amThese pillows are so sweet and pretty. I don’t think I could ever have too many ruffles in my life :o)
Shelia says
January 11, 2011 at 12:26 pmHi Robin! Adorable pillows. You did so good!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
John'aLee says
January 11, 2011 at 12:40 pmWhat a great pillow. Love your blog!
Julie Garmon says
January 11, 2011 at 1:24 pm“Using a normal stitch….” That part scares me. I don’t know what a normal stitch is. :-0
Nikki says
January 11, 2011 at 2:17 pmCute!
You should enter this in the blogger’s pillow party!
Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea says
January 11, 2011 at 2:22 pmAbsolutely adorable!! Can you make me a few and send them over? LOL!
Kat Landreth says
January 11, 2011 at 3:02 pmWhat a lovely project. And lovely light in your ruffly photos. I love it! Great work on the pillows and the photos 🙂
Holly says
January 11, 2011 at 4:23 pmSo cute!! I am loving ruffles =)
{northern cottage} says
January 11, 2011 at 5:16 pmwould this be any cuter? I think it is so adorable and with your tutorial I think I might even get out the sewing machine and give it a try! Thanks – off to explore your cute blog!
Charlie - Attempting Aloha says
January 11, 2011 at 6:24 pmThese are SO cute! I’ve been drooling over ruffled pillows for awhile and thinking I should do one for my girls out of my wedding dress (one of many I will do). I think your post just pushed me over the deciding edge…ruffled pillows it is! 😉
Aloha,
charlie
Lindsey @harpersvillehome says
January 11, 2011 at 9:29 pmI love it! So easy! Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
Jenn says
January 11, 2011 at 11:05 pmbeautiful pillows! I just got Shannon Okey’s Pillow book and I think I like yours more than any from in that book! Great job:)))
ShannonSews says
January 12, 2011 at 2:32 pmBeautiful pillows. I LOVE ruffles! Lovely fabrics too!
Julie @ Inspired By You says
January 12, 2011 at 9:06 pmI’m loving your pillow right now. I need to test out my new gathering foot. I suppose I’m going to have to copy you now:)
Restoration House says
January 13, 2011 at 5:24 pmLove your little ruffly pillow. I made one and left the edges rough, but I think I like them finished better. Yours is so cute. Can’t wait to see it all done!
Kim:)
TheCraftaholic says
January 14, 2011 at 11:11 amoh, that is so beautiful! I love it.
fitty says
January 14, 2011 at 12:28 pmi really love your pillows! so girly! beautiful!
Heidi Meyer says
January 15, 2011 at 2:42 amSo cute! <3 <3 <3!
Jeanine at One Cheap B*tch says
January 16, 2011 at 10:06 pmOh I just love your pillows! Can you tell me though what is a basting stitch? I just know the basics for sewing but am DYING to make ruffles and I’m just clueless.
Jeanine
Michelle says
January 16, 2011 at 10:27 pmVery pretty! I found you over at Metamorphosis Monday! I love ruffles and thank you for the tutorial!
Allison says
January 16, 2011 at 10:31 pmHow cute! Love the bedding too. Hope you’ll come see the picture wall I helped DD2 create in her home.
Allison
Atticmag
Trisha says
January 17, 2011 at 9:38 amThe pillow is beautiful!! It will go great with the bedding. I am on the mission to make everything light and bright in my home as well.
Jill Harris says
January 17, 2011 at 10:57 amI feel a ruffle fever coming on … I better retire to my sick, I mean craft room … thanks for the inspiration!
xo
Jill
Chari says
January 17, 2011 at 4:50 pmHi Robin…
Ohhh…your ruffle pillow turned out beautifully! Love the fabric that you chose! Ohh…and of those fabrics mixed and matched….look fabulous! I just love the soft aqua, etc. Bet you’re guest room is going to be beautiful! Thank you for sharing your pretty pillow with us and the great tutorial!
Warmest winter wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
{oc cottage} says
January 17, 2011 at 8:16 pmAWESOME!
m ^..^
chris says
January 18, 2011 at 12:30 amThanks for the detailed instructions! I will definately be trying this…. a girl can never have too many ruffles.
~Chris
laxsupermom says
January 18, 2011 at 1:08 pmLove the ruffles! So pretty and they’re set off so nicely against the blue background.
Sandra ~Romantique Inspirations~ says
January 18, 2011 at 6:18 pmVery,very pretty Robin! This is my first time here and I think I hit the jack pot with a girl that appreciate ruffles like I do, except I don’t sew. I’m now a follower of yours and looking forward browsing thru your blog and seeing what’s up next in the following post to come.
Thanks and Have a Wonderful Evening*
abeachcottage says
January 19, 2011 at 11:39 amLove what you’ve done with the pillow. The white ruffles looks pretty with the blue. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah M. says
February 13, 2011 at 7:14 pmI truely enjoy your blog! Thank you for sharing it and your ideas 🙂