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Learn from an expert how to make a decorative pillow in this free online video series.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Learn what supplies you'll need to make your own decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn about choosing the right fabric for your decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn about the different shapes and sizes you can make your new decorative pillow into in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to make a pattern for your decorative pillow from newspaper in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to correctly lay out the fabric for cutting out a decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to mark your pattern on the fabric when making a decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to pin the pillow pattern to your fabric in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to cut the pillow pattern from the fabric to make your own decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to pin the fabric to keep it in place while you sew the decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to sew the seam of your decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to iron your pillow fabric so it will lay flat and smooth in this free video on pillow making.
Learn about clipping the seam, so your decorative pillow will have nice edges, in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to turn the pillow right side out in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to stuff your decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to pin the opening of your newly made decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to thread a needle in preparation for sewing the opening of your decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Learn how to hand stitch the opening of your decorative pillow in this free video on pillow making.
Our expert shows you how to make sure all the threads on your pillow are hidden and gives you some ideas for other pillow projects in this free video on pillow making.
Pillows are small, soft, supportive structures used to support the head or body while sleeping or sitting. Pillows are often used for decorative purposes as well and can be used in ample piles on floors or couches or beds. Pillows come in all shapes and sizes and can be filled with feathers or batting material which is usually a cotton blend. Pillows that are used for sleeping purposes are often covered with washable pillowcases that match the sheet set. Decorative pillows can be covered with any material including silk, suede, leather, crochet designs, and quilted designs.
In this series of expert videos, you will learn how to make your own pillows. Begin with acquiring the proper supplies and materials needed to make a pillow. Our expert shows you how to choose an appropriate fabric and gives tips on choosing the size and shape of your pillow. Once you have chosen a size and shape for your pillow, our expert will show you how to make a pattern for your pillow out of a newspaper. Get expert tips on lying out and marking your fabric and pinning the fabric to the pattern. Learn how to sew the fabric together and stuff the pillow with your filling material. Watch these videos to see step-by-step instructions on how to make a pillow.
Carolyn Saylors Carolyn Saylors has been a professional homemaker and cook for almost 40 years, Carolyn has made thousands of crafts that have been sold or donated to charitable organizations around the world.dkdk
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