Sew Easy Free Form Pillows

Even though it may not "feel" like Fall is approaching, we can still get those Autumn decorations out. Hey, it may be 100* degrees outside but it can look like a cool chill is in the air indoors when you look at your decor. Remember though, that the objective to seasonal home decoration is to enhance your home's atmosphere, not to go broke at the craft stores. So in light of this, I wanted to re-visit with you my frugal sewing project that I did last year using some very inexpensive fall fabric that I got on discount. I had the pillow forms from a sale the year before so it cost next to nothing to make these.

Sew Easy Free Form Pillows


First I laid out my fabric and ironed it. I then set both my pillow forms atop of the material and cut it in half; allowing enough material to completely cover each pillow form. Once the fabric was cut I folded the individual pieces in half lengthwise with wrong sides facing out. Placing the pillow fabric on top of the folded material I marked out where my edges need to be pinned in order to sew the side seams.


Using my pins as a guide, I sewed each side using a basic running stitch on my machine.


Once the sides were complete, I inserted the pillow form to make sure it fit properly.


Next I marked out the bottom seam and pinned it for sewing.

I sewed the bottom edge closed a little more than half way; allowing an opening in order to turn fabric right side out.


Turn fabric right side out.


Next you will want to insert your pillow form inside of the fabric. This may take a little manipulating of the pillow form itself to get it to fit, but trust me...it will fit in there.


Finally, pin your opening together and either hand sew or machine sew it closed. (I opted to use my machine as it saved me time.)


Voila! My new Fall sofa pillow! It was easy and best of all...it didn't cost a thing. Now that's a price I can live with. Happy sewing everyone!!