Pillows & Throws

While finding the right decorative sheets for your bed can be a challenge, customizing plain sheets is surprisingly easy and can allow you to choose the trims or accents that work best with your...

A custom-made, pleated throw pillow will add a touch of chic to any room. With some rudimentary sewing skill and an eye for color, you can make a snazzy pillow for your home. This project uses...

Making your own throw pillows is an economical way to add color to a room. Covering a preformed piece of foam with fabric is a straightforward job that can be done by a sewing novice. The...

Large floor cushions are easy to make from materials that can be obtained at your local fabric store. By taking the time to make them yourself, you'll save money and be able to create custom sizes.

Everyone loves custom made pillowcases. Here’s an easy way to make a one-of-a-kind pillowcase for yourself, an overnight guest, a grandchild, or anyone in about half an hour. It doesn’t take...

Need to update your home and give it a fresh new look but don't have a lot of money? Accent pillows can change the look of a room with very little cost. A beginning seamstress can easily make an...

If you know how to sew (or glue) you can make your own chair pads or covered foam cushions. Make them to match your decor, recover old ones that are tattered. You can make a pillow using the same...

Pillows can be a functional and decorative touch in living and bedroom spaces. Some throw pillows can be pretty pricey at retail department stores, but making your own is a great way to add some...

An heirloom Afghan is one that stands up to time and can be used over and over. It’s the Afghan that is the favorite choice of everyone in the house. It’s heavy enough for those...

Lower the thermostat this winter and save a few dollars. Wrap up in this simple to assemble and easy on the pocket book sweater afghan. Teenagers will love to curl up in this afghan in front of...

A zipper makes a throw pillow cover easy to change, in case you need to take it off and wash it or trade it for a different style. Although the zipper won’t show very much, it’s best...

Learn how to make a pillow with tips and techniques such as the final stitches in sewing up the pillow in this free video clip.

Learn how to hand stitch the opening of your decorative pillow - free video.

Top stitching is a popular technique for sewing and attaching the zipper to your couch slipcover. Learn to top stitch the zipper to your couch slipcover with expert tips in this free craft video.

A zipper can be a handy way to add a removable slipcover to a throw pillow. Choose a zipper that’s about 2 inches shorter than the side of the pillow where you want the zipper. Although the...

Making your own throw pillows is a great way to stretch your decorating budget. Plus you have the added advantage of getting exactly the pillow you want. One way to spruce up plain pillows is to...