2.17.2011

Ruffle Pillows

I really believe that everyone should have a ruffle pillow!

Remember this post where I ooohed and ahhed about the ruffle fabric I just received?!  Well, I am happy to show off my very first ruffle fabric project!  And this project is a piece of cake, even for me--the sewing novice.
  
These drab pillows came with our couch, but they have not been very well loved.  They have been collecting dust in my basement long enough.  It was the perfect opportunity to change drab into fab!

This is probably the easiest pillow cover tutorial EVAH!  I started out by measuring the entire circumference of the pillow.  I added an inch for seam allowance.

I did all of my measuring and cutting on the flip side of the fabric.  I cut a strip of fabric the entire circumference of the pillow so that I could simply fold it over!

Lovely ruffles, oh how I love you!

I folded the strip of fabric with right sides together, pinned the sides, and then sewed along those 2 sides only.

Next, I turned the pillow cover inside out and slipped the pillow inside.

This part took the longest:  I blind-stitched the last side closed.  Because this ruffle fabric is part spandex, it bunched up a bit.  However, the ruffles easily cover this, so no biggie!

See--was that easy or what?!  

I actually whipped up 2 of these pillows during Little Man's naptime yesterday.  Now the question is--where should I put them?! (Indecisive decorating again!)
Perhaps on my new favorite chair??

But they also make a nice addition to my other accent pillows on the couch.

So have you ordered your own ruffle fabric yet?!  Just enter "Daisy" at checkout for 10% off your purchase! 

If you have used ruffle fabric, send me some pictures of your projects!  
I want to see what you've been making!

39 comments:

  1. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}February 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    It looks fabulous Alison! Love them!

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  2. FarahFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    So cute ... love to cuddle with them... very feminine touch ...
    Hope you spare a little bit of your valuable time for me …
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  3. Tammy @ she wears flowersFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    You did such a great job!!

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  4. LeslieFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Oh so cute! I love how it turned out!

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  5. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}February 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Adorable!! Such an improvement on the original pillows. Sharing this on my FB page!

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  6. JessicaFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Ruffles on a pillow. Can it get any better than that? :) I need to get me some of this ruffle fabric! If only money grew on trees.

    justenoughstyle.blogspot.com

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  7. DeannaFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Love this! So cute and simple!

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  8. Amy @ Positively SplendidFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    So pretty, Alison!

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  9. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}February 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks for linking up your fabulous pillow friend!

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  10. The Miller FiveFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I love that pillow! Great job. By the way, your new favorite chair is MY new favorite chair.

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  11. SweetSugarBelleFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Adore!!!

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  12. MirandaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love this, great job!

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  13. Alison@howdoessheFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Seriously cute! I stumbled you!

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  14. TiffanyFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Those look great, I love them with your other accent pillows!
    Found you on the Mommaskindacrafty link up.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Oh my goodness that is just so adorable! Love the ruffly pillow.

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  16. TashaFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Oh my word they are fabulous. So so fabulous. I am in love. I think I need some of this ruffled fabric. How simple and so elegant looking. I just love them. They look awesome on your couch and on the fabulous chair of yours.

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  17. {cuppakim}February 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So awesome and super simple! I love that there is premade ruffle fabric! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I liked the before fabric, but I REALLY like the after! Ruffles make everything better! I'd love for you to come share it at this weekend's party! Hope to see you there!

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  19. Heather @ Waking up in VegasFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I LOVE these!! I am working on a ruffle throw and these would look so cute with it! Ah! So excited.

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  20. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    So pretty! I adore ruffle pillows. And that chair is fabulous!

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  21. KimFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I LOVE how you used this fabric for your pillows! I have loads of deco pillows that aren't being used because they need new covers. Thanks for sharing your idea!

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  22. Tammy @ Type AFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    i love this!! i really like that the fabric is already ruffled. very cool. would love it if you shared this at my party on wednesday.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/

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  23. TiffanyFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Hey just wanted to let you know I featured your lovely pillows over at Killing Time

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I love this. Thank you so much for sharing! I would be honored if you would link up your super cute blog over on my blog stalkin' page.

    http://alaynahoward.blogspot.com/p/blog-stalkin.html

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  25. maliaFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    hey alison, thanks for taking the mystery out of making a pillow! i think that ruffle fabric is amazing and the discount seals the deal. i need some asap! malia

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  26. extreme personal measuresFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I love just about anything with a ruffle, and this was no exception. Great job on your pillow!

    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

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  27. annies homeFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    truly love the after effect my grandmother used to remake pillows like this

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  28. Alison AgnewFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    i love these pillows of yours...ruffles are always chic and you even made it look easy...no small feat...just visiting from craftomatic.

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  29. Megan GunyanFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Ruffle fabric! I had no idea those existed! I want some. Awesome pillow. So comfy and purty!

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  30. LibertyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I JUST bought some ruffle fabric just because I liked it... I'm so doing this with some of it! Thank you :)

    xxoo,
    Liberty

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  31. Jeanene @ The Queen Bees HiveFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    This is absolutely adorable! And, so easy!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Great job! Love them on either the chair or couch. Thanks for linking up to Fantabulous Friday!

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  33. Laurel {Make and Takes}February 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Cute pillow and great tutorial! Thanks! I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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  34. The LoopsFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    This is darling. I'm a new follower!

    http://theloops13.blogspot.com/

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  35. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Are you kidding me? I love them. I have two that came with my couch as well and DO NOT like them! I can't wait to try this.

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  36. Yolanda @ Miss RefashionistaFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Cute Pillow!!!!

    Where did you get the fabric from???

    I want to try my luck at it!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I LOVE this,so much I'm sharing it on my blog.

    I'd also like to invite you to share your goodies on my linky party held every Friday. You'll find me here:
    www.wmcraftgoodies.blogspot.com

    Thanks for sharing-
    Wendy

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  38. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I had to laugh when I recognized that pillow. They came with our (same) couch and love seat set, and a variety of cute covers have been lovingly sewn for them. :)

    I love the ruffle pillow. I've yet to try ruffle fabric, but I need to!

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  39. Heather L.March 31, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love it!

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