How to Make Decorative Pillows

Ending 2014, in a fun, colorful way by making PILLOWS!

As 2014 began to wind down, I began feeling like I needed a break from the usual grind of upholstering and creating upholstery video tutorials for my upcoming upholstery class membership site. Lucky for me, I got to bring 2014 to a close by creating 12 beautiful pillows for one of my longtime clients. What a nice break from pulling fabric and shooting staples. In my opinion, you can never have too many pillows; my husband, Bill, might disagree! Pillows are a great way to add your favorite color to a room without making a long-term commitment. For example, if you choose to upholster a large piece of furniture in a bright red or orange fabric, you are committing to that color for several years. On the other hand, if you keep your larger, more expensive pieces in a neutral color palette, you can change the feel of your room by adding some bold-colored pillows. Adding details to your pillows using different trims and combining fabrics can really help to show your decorating style and personality.

I have created a short video tutorial that provides additional details and instructions for making a decorative corded pillow. I hope you enjoy the video and will come back soon to see what I am upto in the future.

How to Make Decorative Pillows

Decorative pillows are one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to refresh a room — and once you learn how to make them yourself, the design possibilities are endless.

Here are some fun ones I’ve done for my home:

Valentines Pillows

Christmas Pillows

Adding invisible zippers

Whether you want to add color to your sofa, create custom pillows for a chair, or spruce up a bedroom, pillows can help you get the look you want and they are fun to make!

When you make your own decorative pillows, you can: