Tag: sewing

Make your own bolster pillows

Make your own bolster pillows

Bolsters can pose themselves as a problem if you have trouble with math but don't worry, a few calcuations will get you headed in the right direction to make your own bolster pillow. When planning for your bolster pillow, determine the lenth of the pillow, these come in increments of two and can be quite long (40" or more) or can be much shorter.  The other measurement...Read More
Simple tricks to sewing elegant pillows

Simple tricks to sewing elegant pillows

Pillows are the simplest home dec project to learn to start sewing.  They are a quick project that you can start and finish in an afternoon. This sense of accomplishment will give you the courage to tackle another project down the road. First you need to know what size pillow you cover is for. Standard pillows come in square sizes every two inches. 12"x12" 14"x14" 16"x16" 18"x...Read More